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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

Vegan Protein As Effective As Whey For Building Muscle, Study Finds

Amy Buxton Jan 20, 2022

New research into the effectiveness of vegan and animal-based protein sources has confirmed no difference between the two. The data show that men who eat plant-based protein and supplement with soy can bulk up as much as those who include…
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Vegan

One-Stop Vegan Food Platform VEats Pilots In Sydney Ahead of Australia-Wide Launch

Amy Buxton Jan 20, 2022

Founded by Australian duo Lara Young and Susan McCarthy, VEats is a new plant-based platform focussed on helping consumers looking for convenient plant-based options in the country. They describe the digital solution as a…
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China

WADA Issues Warning To 2022 Olympic Athletes About Drug-Contaminated Chinese Meat

Amy Buxton Jan 20, 2022

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has doubled-down on recommending caution for 2022 Olympic athletes when consuming meat in China. It comes after confirmation of contaminated supplies and the German WADA counterpart issuing a mandate to…
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Alt Protein

Natalie Portman-Backed French Vegan Bacon Startup Breaks Records With $28.3M Raise

Amy Buxton Jan 19, 2022

French veggie bacon maker La Vie, formerly known as 77 Foods, has announced a successful Series A funding round totalling €25 million ($28.3M) today. The round, which was led by VC fund Seventures, is the largest single alternative protein…
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Alt Protein

7-Eleven Becomes Latest Chain To Partner With Lightlife In Canada

Amy Buxton Jan 19, 2022

In a move that will significantly increase the availability of plant protein for mass consumers, 7-Eleven Canada has made Lightlife vegan chicken tenders available in more than 600 locations across the country. They will be served hot from…
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Alt Protein

Dairy-Free Ice Cream Is So Hot Right Now: 5 News Stories That Prove it

Amy Buxton Jan 19, 2022

The dairy-free ice cream sector looks set to witness a lot of competition in 2022. In recent weeks, numerous new launches have been announced, alongside innovations within the field. Big brands and independent startups alike are vying for…
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Alt Protein

Chile’s The Live Green Co To Set Up US Headquarters After Closing $7 million Pre-Series A Round

Amy Buxton Jan 19, 2022

Chilean AI alt meat startup The Live Green Co has successfully closed a $7 million funding round to help support expansion. The Pre-Series A was led by DRADS Capital, with investment earmarked for U.S.headquarters creation and…
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Alt Protein

Finnish Researchers Develop Fungi-Based Egg White Alternative

Amy Buxton Jan 19, 2022

As innovators and scientists race to develop animal-free alternatives to chicken eggs, a research team in Finland has created a new egg white alternative made from fungi; the development could represent the first of its kind. Like The…
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Alt Protein

UK Vegan Fried Chicken Brand VFC Bags $10.2 Million To Accelerate US Expansion

Amy Buxton Jan 18, 2022

Vegan fried chick*n brand VFC Foods has announced the closure of a successful seed round led by impact VC fund Veg Capital. The £7.5 million (approx. $10.2 million) investment brings the young alt meat company's total funding to date to…
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Alt Protein

Startup Creates New Chickpea Strain With 75% More Protein

Amy Buxton Jan 18, 2022

San Francisco’s NuCicer has created a strain of chickpeas with 75 percent more protein than regular varieties. The new super legumes are non-GMO and have been created using wild genetic diversity. Traditional breeding cycles were reduced…
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Alt Protein

Unlimeat Enters the US Via Online Channels As 2022 Globalisation Strategy Kicks Off

Amy Buxton Jan 18, 2022

South Korea’s Unlimeat, the Zikooin alternative meat brand that makes sliced beef from upcycled food waste amongst other products, has finally landed in the US. The launch announcement was made with a Times Square advert on the Thomas…
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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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Alt Protein

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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Alt Protein

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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Alt Protein

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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Alt Protein

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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