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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.

Alt Protein

The 7 Best Vegan Dog Food Brands: Waggy Tails With No Animal Products

Amy Buxton Feb 4, 2022

Vegan dog food is on the up and up. Just a few years ago, there were barely any companies offering meat-free nutrition for our pooch companions, but now pet owners are spoilt for choice. From complete kibble to pea-protein fuel in a can,…
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Eating Out

Mana! Closes Its Hong Kong Doors After 10 Years of Plant-Based Pioneering

Amy Buxton Feb 4, 2022

An early adopter of plant-based and zero waste eating in Hong Kong, vegetarian fast-casual chain Mana! closed its doors permanently this week after a decade of operation. The final location to close was in the city's SoHo district. In a…
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Alt Protein

Food Security, Climate Resiliency & Improved Nutrition: Why India Needs Cultivated Meat

Amy Buxton Feb 4, 2022

A new joint report from business technology outfit CIIE.Co and the Good Food Institute (GFI) claims that cultivated meat could radically transform India’s food system. Stronger national food security, a more climate resilient food supply…
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Future Foods

African Super Millet: Should Fonio Be In Your Grains Pantry?

Amy Buxton Feb 3, 2022

Undervalued and little understood outside of West Africa, fonio is a superfood waiting in the wings for its star moment. A viable alternative to quinoa and couscous, the gluten-free grain is a powerhouse of potential. Its benefits reach…
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Alt Protein

Actual Veggies: First WFPB Veggie Burger To Launch In The Meat Case Next To Real Meat Burgers

Amy Buxton Feb 2, 2022

Actual Veggies, which makes vegetable-only burger patties, has announced a distribution partnership with Plum Market. In a bid to tempt meat-eaters away from conventional burgers, its products are being merchandised next to meat items.…
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Food & Nutrition

Wicked Kitchen Sales Double at Tesco During Biggest Ever Veganuary

Amy Buxton Feb 2, 2022

Leading UK supermarket Tesco says it saw an increase in sales across its vegan products, with revenues doubling compared to Veganuary 2021 on some ranges. New versions of classic dishes were released in time to capitalise on the…
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Alt Protein

Beyond Meat And Panda Express Collaborate Again To Trial Two New Plant-Based Beef Dishes

Amy Buxton Feb 1, 2022

Beyond Meat is expanding its partnership with Chinese-American fast-food giant Panda Express. The duo have debuted two new plant-based beef dishes to be served at the Panda Express Innovation Kitchen, located in Pasadena, California. They…
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Alt Protein

Thai Union Expands Into Vegan Seafood With Cultivated Options Being Explored

Amy Buxton Feb 1, 2022

Thai Union Group (‘TU’), one of the world’s largest seafood manufacturers, has announced it is exploring cultivated seafood. The tinned tuna giant, which owns brands including John West and Chicken of the Sea, has unveiled a new…
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Vegan

Meet Tomi Makanjuola: The London-Based Vegan Chef Making Nigerian Food Deliciously Accessible

Amy Buxton Feb 1, 2022

Nigerian food takes you on a journey. The combination of earthy, wholesome ingredients and piquant flavourful spices has the power to transport you, particularly away from a grey day in the U.K. capital. Classics like Jollof Rice and Àkàrà…
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Alt Protein

Vegan Lamb Maker Black Sheep Foods Raises $5.2 Million

Amy Buxton Feb 1, 2022

San Francisco startup Black Sheep Foods has closed a $5.2 million seed funding round. New Crop Capital and AgFunder participated in the round, among others. The move comes the company debuted its vegan lamb last year. Capital raised will…
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Climate Change

20% of Brits Are Eating Less Meat To Actively Fight Climate Change, Survey Finds

Amy Buxton Jan 31, 2022

A Censuswide survey, commissioned by environmental search engine Ecosia, has revealed new plant-based trends. Major takeaways include more than 20 percent of participants reducing meat intake in light of the climate crisis. It was revealed…
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Climate Change

New Research Claims Displaying Environmental Messages Ahead Of Food Ordering Can Encourage Plant-Based Eating

Amy Buxton Jan 31, 2022

A study conducted by the World Resources Institute (‘WRI’) demonstrated a positive correlation between environmental messaging and sustainable food choices. The ultimate goal was to provide restaurants with guidance for conveying messages…
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Beauty

L’Occitane Doubles Down On Sustainable Initiatives With Solid Vegan Shampoo Bars

Amy Buxton Jan 31, 2022

French beauty and skincare brand L’Occitane has announced the launch of a reduced-waste line of products. Vegan and free of plastic, the range includes solid soap and shampoo bars. Both products and packaging have been developed with…
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Vegan

Vegan Chef Beats Grill Master Bobby Flay In Blind Taste Competition

Amy Buxton Jan 31, 2022

Founder of Souley Vegan, chef Tamearra Dyson just made history on Food Network favourite, Beat Bobby Flay. Having won the first round of the cooking show, beating chef Adyre Mason from Alabama, she faced off against Flay himself. Dyson won…
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Alt Protein

Plant-Based Frozen Foods Are Healthy and Are About to Become a Major Global Trend

Amy Buxton Jan 31, 2022

Pre-cooked plant-based frozen meals are being lauded as a growing market across the world. The claim has been made following the release of the Lausanne Index Prize winners. More meat-free options than ever before featured prominently,…
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Fashion

Open Letter: Dear Gen-Z, Shein Is Using You

Amy Buxton Jan 30, 2022

As an aging millennial in a world of Gen-Zers/Zoomers, I need to say something. You have GOT to stop shopping on Shein. And when I say that, I include all fast fashion companies, whether they hide their environmental disregard or not. Yes…
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Circular Economy

Our ‘Throwaway Culture’ Is Significantly To Blame For Climate Change. What Can We Do About It?

Amy Buxton Jan 28, 2022

Advocacy organisation Circle Economy has denounced continued participation in what it calls the ‘throwaway global economy’. The impact organisation states that more than half a trillion tonnes of virgin materials have been consumed in the…
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Alt Protein

FairFlavor Launches World’s First Kenari Nut-Based Vegan Gelato Brand

Amy Buxton Jan 28, 2022

Founded by Italian food scientists, Indonesian food tech company FairFlavor Foods has tapped into an underused food source. Using kenari nuts, which hail from one specific part of the Indonesian rainforest, the two have developed a gelato…
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Alt Protein

Could 6% of All Meat Be Plant-Based By 2030? New Data Suggests It Is Likely

Amy Buxton Jan 28, 2022

Using publicly available data, non-profit and alternative protein advocacy organization the Good Food Institute (‘GFI’) has identified commonly-recognised predictions about the future of plant-based meat. A newly released report suggests…
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Alt Protein

Carbon Neutral Oat Milk Maker Nude Bags $5 Million Series A To Expand Across Latin America

Amy Buxton Jan 27, 2022

Latin America’s (LATAM) first carbon-neutral food company, Nude, has closed a Series A funding round. $5 million was raised by multiple investors, led by Vox Capital and Lever VC. Other notable participants include Endeavor Scale-Up…
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Climate Change

New Study Finds Plant-Based Diets Can Reduce Carbon Emissions by 61%

Amy Buxton Jan 27, 2022

Recent research has concluded that high-income countries adopting plant-based diets could help to alleviate climate change. Findings came through a multinational study that identified a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions and more…
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