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A long-term committed ethical vegan and formerly Green Queen's resident plant-based reporter, Amy juggles raising a family and maintaining her editorial career, while also campaigning for increased mental health awareness in the professional world. Known for her love of searing honesty, in addition to recipe developing, animal welfare and (often lacklustre) attempts at handicrafts, she’s hands-on and guided by her veganism in all aspects of life. She’s also extremely proud to be raising a next-generation vegan baby.

Chef David Chang Adds Extra Flavour To Meati’s Official Market Launch Of Mycelium Superfood Whole-Cuts

Amy Buxton Mar 23, 2022

Boulder-based Meati has launched its proprietary mycelium whole-cut meat substitutes, with some help from chef David Chang. Meati's Classic and Crispy Cutlets are now available, direct-to-consumer, with a steak analogue anticipated for…
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Karana Brings Jackfruit Vegan Meat Stateside With Multiple Restaurant San Francisco Launches

Amy Buxton Mar 22, 2022

Singaporean jackfruit alt meat startup Karana has announced distribution in the U.S. The move comes after a successful rollout through Singapore and Hong Kong. Three San Francisco restaurants will be serving the startup’s flagship…
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Molecular Startup Miruku Gets $2.4M To Disrupt Global Dairy Industry With ‘Plant Factories’

Amy Buxton Mar 22, 2022

Founded in 2020 by a former New Zealand dairy executive and an Israeli food tech innovator, molecular farming startup Miruku has unveiled its animal-free dairy mission as part of a $2.4 million seed round announcement. Miruku, which…
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Do Dietary Campaigns Like Veganuary Encourage Long-Term Change? These Figures Suggest Yes

Amy Buxton Mar 22, 2022

Veganuary has revealed that the majority of those who took part this year will make permanent changes to their diet. This year’s event was the biggest on record, with more than 629,000 participants signing up, representing 228…
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Research & Scientific Studies

Rapid DNA Analysis System Being Developed To Audit Processed Vegan Foods

Amy Buxton Mar 22, 2022

Cross-contamination is a big concern for allergy sufferers, as well as vegans. With numerous companies producing ‘fully vegan’ products, EthiChain developed technology that could put such claims to the test. It has done so to heighten…
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Vegan Startup Growth & Investment Platform Vevolution Secures $330,000 For Fintech Improvements And Expansion

Amy Buxton Mar 22, 2022

London-based Vevolution has bagged $330,000 in a seed raise. The round was led by Capital V, Kale United and CULT Food Science. Funding has been earmarked for tech improvements, portfolio expansion and continued support of the plant-based…
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As Humans Continue to Decrease Meat Consumption, So Do Our Animal Friends

Amy Buxton Mar 21, 2022

The rise of flexitarianism and veganism appears to be having a tangible side effect, other than improved personal and planetary health. According to recent vegan pet food sales figures, pet owners are increasingly switching their animals…
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Eat Just Breaks Ground On Largest-Ever Plant-Protein Factory in Singapore

Amy Buxton Mar 21, 2022

Californian startup Eat Just has officially broken ground on its new production facility in Singapore. The mammoth site is located in the city's Pioneer area and sits atop a 2.7-hectare plot. Construction completion is anticipated within…
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Odd Burger Signs With SGE To Brings Its ‘Guilt-Free Fast-Food’ To 36 New Canadian Locations

Amy Buxton Mar 21, 2022

Odd Burger, Canada’s first vegan fast-food chain, has signed an agreement with Saskatoon-based Sai-Ganesh Enterprises (SGE) to open 36 new locations. Restaurants will be split between Alberta and British Columbia. All 36 premises will be…
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Vegan Chicken Brand Earns an ‘A’ Eco Impact Grade, Calls On Meat Industry To Share Its Results

Amy Buxton Mar 21, 2022

Vegan fried chick*n brand VFC has announced its eco impact figures and issued a challenge to the meat industry to “come clean and then clean up”. Following its grading by Foundation Earth, the startup was independently found to outperform…
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Impossible Foods Founder Pat Brown Steps Down As CEO, Chobani Exec Takes Over

Amy Buxton Mar 20, 2022

Impossible Foods’ Pat Brown is walking away from his role as CEO at the company he founded 11 years ago in order to focus his time on key strategic initiatives. He will remain as chief visionary officer, reporting to the board and…
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Amazon Adds 15 New Plant-Based Foods To Its Fresh Brand Line

Amy Buxton Mar 18, 2022

Amazon’s private label line, Fresh, has added 15 new vegan products. The newly named Fresh Plant-Based is available online and from Fresh store locations. The new meat and dairy alternatives include almond milk, nuggets, patties, and…
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This German Startup Has Made A Slaughter-Free Schnitzel To Break With Convention But Maintain Tradition

Amy Buxton Mar 18, 2022

Alife Foods has unveiled its first cultivated meat prototype, a schnitzel (breaded cutlet) made in collaboration with LabFarmFoods and the Fuchs Group. The product is currently undergoing taste trials and sensory evaluations. The company…
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Nature’s Fynd Announces Distribution Of Fungi-Based Vegan Breakfast Patties Into Whole Foods Market

Amy Buxton Mar 18, 2022

Chicago’s Nature’s Fynd, which is famously backed by tech billionaire Bill Gates, has announced its Meatless Original Breakfast Patties will be sold in select Whole Foods Market stores across the U.S. from April. The patties are made with…
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The Netherlands Edges Closer to Cultivated Meat Approval With Samples Now Legalised

Amy Buxton Mar 18, 2022

The Netherlands’ House of Representatives has just passed a motion to make cultivated meat samples legal. Dutch cell-based startups have heralded the move as significant progress towards regulatory approval. The D66 and VVD democratic…
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MeliBio Scoops $5.7 Seed Funding To Keep The Buzz Going For Real Honey Made Without Bees

Amy Buxton Mar 17, 2022

California’s MeliBio has closed a successful seed round with $5.7 million invested for its bee-less honey made without bees led by Astanor Ventures, with some existing backers doubling down and new names coming on board. Funding will be…
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Circular Economy

Resale Platform Vestiaire Collective Acquires Industry Peer Tradesy As Circular Fashion Economy Continues To Grow

Amy Buxton Mar 17, 2022

Global resale platform Vestiaire Collective has acquired fellow industry peer Tradesy. The two secondhand platforms represent a global commitment to promotion of a circular fashion model. Both companies were launched in 2009, in Paris and…
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Is the Future Of Plant-Based Meat Pumpkin And Sunflower Seeds? Israel’s More Foods Thinks So

Amy Buxton Mar 17, 2022

Israel’s More Foods is making a bold claim. The startup, founded in 2020 by Leonardo Marcovitz, says that realistic plant-based meats can be made from seeds. Specifically, upcycled pumpkin and sunflower seed solids that are used to create…
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Singaporeans More Open To Cultivated Meat Than The US Consumers, New Study Finds

Amy Buxton Mar 17, 2022

Singaporeans are more accepting of cultivated meats than their U.S. counterparts. The finding comes from a study conducted by the Singapore Management University (SMU). Data points to a correlation between social image and acceptance of…
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Circular Economy

Pandamart And Olio Join Forces In Singapore To Tackle Food Waste Through Redistribution

Amy Buxton Mar 17, 2022

Pandamart Singapore, an online cloud grocery store, has entered into a partnership with free-sharing app Olio. The two are working together to reduce food waste in the Lion City by redistributing unsold food, for free, within local…
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Natalie Portman Backs Tender Food In $12 Million Seed Round For Vegan Whole-Cut Meats

Amy Buxton Mar 17, 2022

Boston-founded plant-based meat startup Tender Food has closed a $12 million seed round. The round was led by Chris Sacca’s Lowercarbon Capital. Former investor Rhapsody Venture Partners participated alongside activist and actor Natalie…
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