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A long-term committed ethical vegan and 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.

Alt Protein

China’s Surging Alternative Protein Sector Gets Government Support Ahead Of Next Food Tech Boom

Amy Buxton Jan 18, 2022

After reviewing public records, The Good Food Institute (GFI) APAC, a non-profit that works to expedite the alternative protein industry across the region, has determined that China’s alternative protein sector is being increasingly better…
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THIS Promises To Satisfy Meat-Lovers With Vegan Meat, Or Their Money Back

Amy Buxton Jan 18, 2022

In a bid to encourage new customers, the UK’s THIS has made a first-of-its-kind pledge. For people trying its products in January, any not feeling satisfied with the ‘meatiness’ of the plant-based lines can claim a refund. The move comes…
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Green Business

Regenerative Meal Delivery? Scratch Kitchen Is On A Mission To ‘Green-Up’ The Restaurant Industry

Amy Buxton Jan 18, 2022

Regenerative meal delivery? This is what Colorado’s Scratch Kitchen is aiming for. The young company claims it has achieved carbon neutrality on all orders. On top of sourcing local, working with organic farmers and managing 75%…
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Starfield Scoops $100 Million in China’s Biggest Ever Vegan Protein Funding Round

Amy Buxton Jan 17, 2022

Chinese plant-based meat company Starfield Food Science & Technology has made history with a $100 million Series B investment round, the country's largest ever for a vegan protein brand. Beijing’s Primavera Capital Group led the round,…
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Singapore’s Growthwell Foods Unveils Homegrown HAPPIEE! Brand With Four-Product Launch

Amy Buxton Jan 17, 2022

Singapore’s Growthwell Foods has made good on its ambitions to launch a new plant-based brand. HAPPIEE! Has been developed to offer alternatives to conventional chicken and fish products. All items are manufactured at the company’s…
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China

5 Vegan Traditional Chinese New Year Desserts Recipes To Celebrate With

Amy Buxton Jan 16, 2022

In Chinese culture, Lunar New Year (also known as Chinese New Year) is the most important celebration of the year . Also called the Spring festival, it denotes a time of positivity and fresh beginnings. Celebrated across Mainland China but…
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Tech 4 Good Apps

New VeganNation App Aims To Bring Strong Economics And Ethics Together In One Community

Amy Buxton Jan 15, 2022

It was only a matter of time before vegans carved out a space on the blockchain universe. New blockchain app VeganNation is creating an online global community complete with its own economy that gives users access to vegan business…
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Fashion

New York Looks to Pass First Of Its Kind Sustainable Fashion Law

Amy Buxton Jan 14, 2022

January 2022 has seen the fashion world sit up and take notice. A new bill has been put forward to address unsustainable practices within the industry. If the Fashion Sustainability and Social Accountability Act is passed, New York will…
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Animal Rights

New Consumer Survey Highlights Knowledge Gap In People Who Unwittingly Support Animal Cruelty

Amy Buxton Jan 14, 2022

Vegan fried chicken company VFC commissioned an online survey of 5,204 people. A majority revealed that they have little to no knowledge of how chickens are farmed in the UK. Most surveyed claimed that shopping and eating habits would be…
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Impossible’s Vegan Chicken Nuggets Now Served in AMC Theatres

Amy Buxton Jan 14, 2022

Moviegoers in the U.S. can rejoice that popcorn and sweets are no longer their only options at AMC locations. The chain has launched Impossible Foods’ vegan chicken nuggets entering theatres across 37 states. Recognised for its realistic…
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Neat Burger and Heura Team Up To Take On Fast-Food Giants With Vegan Chicken Nuggets

Amy Buxton Jan 14, 2022

Lewis Hamilton's plant-based restaurant chain is taking on the biggest industry players. A new partnership with Mediterranean brand Heura has seen Neat Burger develop vegan chicken nuggets that are available now. The new menu item is a…
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Dairy-Free Brand Marvelous Foods Secures $1.2 Million For Expansion In China and Beyond

Amy Buxton Jan 14, 2022

Beijing plant-based dairy company Marvelous Foods has scooped $1.2 million in new funding. Lever VC and New Climate Ventures, amongst others, participated in the round. The investment will be used to expand the current product portfolio…
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Women & Gender Rights

Vegan Women Summit Reveals Increase In Bias Faced By Female-Identifying Company Founders

Amy Buxton Jan 13, 2022

The 2021 Women Founder Report, compiled by the Vegan Women’s Summit (VWS), highlights concerning trends facing female-identifying leaders. Despite the plant-based business world experiencing vast growth, attitudes towards non-male figures…
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Plantish Reveals World’s First Plant-Based Whole-Cut Salmon Fillet

Amy Buxton Jan 13, 2022

Israeli foodtech startup Plantish is ready to reveal its first product prototype. The company has developed a 100 percent plant-based salmon fillet that replicates every aspect of conventional fish. The successful development is a result…
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Health

NHS Doctor Claims Vegan Diet Will Save UK’s Embattled Health Sector £30 Billion

Amy Buxton Jan 13, 2022

Dr. Shireen Kassam claims that the NHS would save billions if more people embrace a plant-based diet. Kassam is the Founder of the Plant-Based Health Professionals network. She has bolstered her claim with global study findings. …
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Vegan

Morrisons Joins The Plant-Based Race With 50 New Vegan Products

Amy Buxton Jan 13, 2022

UK supermarket chain Morrisons has launched its Plant Revolution brand. The fully vegan range aims to make plant-based eating simple and interesting. The brand’s debut features 50 products from grab-and-go sandwiches to ready meals and…
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Beyond Meat’s Vegan Sausage Joins the Permanent Menu at All Pizza Hut Locations in Canada

Amy Buxton Jan 12, 2022

Pizza Hut Canada has made Beyond Meat’s Italian Sausage Crumbles a permanent menu fixture. It comes after the U.K.market announced a similar initiative last July. The move went live on Monday 10 January. Last year, Pizza Hut’s parent…
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Healthy Food Trailblazer Daily Harvest Launches New Harvest Bakes Ready-Meal Line

Amy Buxton Jan 12, 2022

Following a successful launch in 2016, US-based Daily Harvest is expanding its range of convenient healthy meal deliveries again. The subscription-based service allows consumers to select plant-based dishes which are delivered to their…
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5 Reasons Why India’s Evolving Smart Vegan Protein Sector Makes It a Country To Watch

Amy Buxton Jan 12, 2022

India’s love affair with dairy is well documented. As a country, it has the largest dairy herd in the world and milk production accounts for 5 percent of the national economy. Local cuisines frequently feature dairy, as well as eggs and…
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Veganz And Aramark Partner Up To Bring Sustainable Catering To Sporting Events And Corporate Sectors

Amy Buxton Jan 12, 2022

Berlin’s Veganz has signed a long-term cooperative agreement with food service provider Aramark. The partnership will see Veganz vegan products used across the whole Aramark business model. Increased vegan options throughout sports,…
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5 Vegan Seafood Alternative Launches To Watch

Amy Buxton Jan 12, 2022

Basic meat replacements, such as burgers, have become widely available. Now, attention is being turned to vegan seafood alternatives, a shift motivated by a global drive to reduce commercial fishing (and partly inspired by the Netflix…
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