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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.

Wellness

Dutch Algae Oil Innovator Secures €1.2 Million For Fish-Free Portfolio Growth

Amy Buxton Jan 1, 2022

Wellness Innovations BV has announced a successful crowdfunding round. The 1.2 million cash injection came via the DuurzaamInvesteren investment platform. Funds will be used to continue the company’s algae oil product portfolio expansion.…
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Alt Protein

Quorn Targets Veganuary Sign-Ups With Five New Product Launches

Amy Buxton Dec 31, 2021

British plant-based stalwart Quorn has announced five new releases in time for Veganuary. Each uses the company’s signature mycoprotein meat alternative. The new items are focussed around chicken-style alternatives, with a variety of…
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Alt Protein

Planteneers Take New Digital Configurator Live To Slash Development Times For Plant-Based Products

Amy Buxton Dec 31, 2021

German R&D company Planteneers has unveiled a new configurator. The ‘Plantbaser’ has been designed for use by food manufacturers. The platform allows new product ideas to go from concept to prototype in as little as two weeks. Samples…
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Research & Scientific Studies

Kerry Study Reveals India Is A Key Driver For The Plant-Based Food And Flexitarian Markets

Amy Buxton Dec 30, 2021

Taste and nutrition giant Kerry has undertaken a study into demand for meat alternatives, identifying India as a particularly high-growth market for plant-based foods. Findings demonstrated an overall openness to animal-free foods in the…
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Alt Protein

Singapore Scientists Create Plant-Based Emulsifier To Supersede Eggs And Dairy

Amy Buxton Dec 29, 2021

Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) has announced a plant-based breakthrough. A team of its scientists has successfully developed a protein and antioxidant-rich emulsifier. It is free from traditional eggs and…
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Kids

Yumi Bags $67 Million For Improved Omnichannel Distribution Of Organic Plant-Based Baby Food

Amy Buxton Dec 29, 2021

Los Angeles-based Yumi has announced the closing of a successful $67 million series B funding round, bringing total company funding to $79 million since its 2017 launch. Jazz Ventures Partners, AF Ventures, and 23andMe’s Anne Wojcicki led…
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Animal Rights

Italy’s Fur Farming Ban Is the Latest Blow to a Dying Industry

Amy Buxton Dec 28, 2021

December 21 2021 saw the Italian Budget Senate Committee approve a permanent ban on fur farming. 10 mink farms currently operate in Italy. Each will be closed within six months. The news comes after extensive campaigning for the Human…
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Alt Protein

Budweiser’s Parent Company Invests In Belief That Beer Waste Is The Future of The Alternative Protein Sector

Amy Buxton Dec 28, 2021

Belgium’s Anheuser-Busch InBev is developing alternative proteins made from spent brewing grains that constitute beer waste. The world’s largest brewer, best known for its Budweiser brand, has partnered with EverGrain throughout 2021.…
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Alt Protein

Vegan Fast-Food Innovator Ready Burger Announces 99p Burger Just In Time For Veganuary

Amy Buxton Dec 27, 2021

Ready Burger is the U.K.’s answer to conventional fast-food chains. It offers 100 percent plant-based convenience food at a price comparable to large franchises. The company has just announced that it will be driving down the cost of its…
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Animal Rights

Jane Goodall Supports Call For Global Charities To Stop Harmful Animal Gifting Initiatives

Amy Buxton Dec 24, 2021

Alongside prominent scientists, celebrities, and religious leaders, Dr. Jane Goodall is calling for an end to animal gifting. A well-meaning practice used by numerous charities, the primatologist says it's unsustainable. Recipients are…
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Vegan Dining

Gordon Ramsay Includes Vegan Burgers On New Chicago Restaurant Menu

Amy Buxton Dec 23, 2021

Acclaimed chef Gordon Ramsay is welcoming vegans to his new Chicago restaurant. Gordon Ramsay Burger will feature plant-based patties that can be substituted in any meat dish. The menu will showcase a "Vegan Burger" as well. The new…
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Consumer Trends & Insights

New Survey Reveals That 53% Of Consumers Can’t Identify Greenwashing Claims On Product Packaging

Amy Buxton Dec 23, 2021

Research conducted by consumer rights group Euroconsumers has highlighted a knowledge gap when it comes to verifying true green claims versus greenwashing. The survey was conducted via a self-administered questionnaire in 2021 in Belgium,…
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Climate Change

Your Ikea Kid’s Furniture Might Be Tainted By Illegal Logging, Year-Long Investigation Finds

Amy Buxton Dec 23, 2021

Budget furniture manufacturer Ikea has been named in an illegal logging investigation. The chain has been connected to tainted wood supplied by Evgeny Bakurov. Ikea has denied knowledge of the unsustainable practices but has since cut…
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Alt Protein

Korean Food Companies Target The Vegan Market As Demand Rises For Animal-Free Meat

Amy Buxton Dec 22, 2021

A growing number of Korean food companies are diving into the vegan meat trend as millenial and Gen Z consumers look to healthier and more planet-friendly protein options. Big Food players are joining new startups in launching fully…
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Alt Protein

Crackd Launches New “Microwavable In Minutes” No-Egg Egg Formulation In Response To Consumer Feedback

Amy Buxton Dec 22, 2021

U.K. vegan egg brand Crackd partnered with The Vegan Society to gain insights into its v1 formulation and the results revealed that scrambled eggs and omelettes were the top uses for the product. Originally developed for baking, the 2.0…
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Alt Protein

Beyond Meat Targets Global Expansion With New R&D Facility In Shanghai

Amy Buxton Dec 22, 2021

Los Angeles-based Beyond Meat has finalised details of a new R&D centre in Shanghai, China. It marks the first location of its kind for the company, outside of the United States. The facility will house scientists and researchers…
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Alt Protein

‘Superfood, Not Just Meat Alternative’: Better Nature Unveils Company-Wide Tempeh Rebrand

Amy Buxton Dec 22, 2021

U.K. tempeh brand Better Nature has rebranded across its entire product range ahead of Veganuary 2022. New packaging has been designed to highlight the benefits of tempeh as a superfood, not a meat alternative. The revamped livery goes…
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Alt Protein

CULT Food Science Partners With Umami Meats To Drive Down Cultivated Seafood Industry Costs

Amy Buxton Dec 21, 2021

Canadian investment platform CULT Food Science Corp. has announced a strategic partnership with Singapore's Umami Meats as part of a seed round. Umami Meat is the latest cultivated brand to be added to its portfolio of sustainable food…
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Alt Protein

Wildtype Signs U.S. Distribution Deals For Cultivated Salmon Despite No Sign Of Regulatory Approval

Amy Buxton Dec 21, 2021

San Francisco startup Wildtype has announced distribution deals with U.S.-based sushi bar franchiser Snowfox and poké chain Pokéworks. The former operates in-store sushi bars at over 1,230 grocery store locations throughout the country,…
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Alt Protein

Future Meat Secures Record-Busting $347 Million In Series B Funding Round

Amy Buxton Dec 21, 2021

Israel’s Future Meat Technologies has secured the world's largest ever funding raise for the cultivated meat sector. Its $347 million Series B round was co-led by ADM Ventures with participation from Menora Mivtachim, S2G ventures, and…
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Alt Protein

Mighty Drinks’ New Dairy-Free M.LKology Range To Hit UK Supermarkets In January

Amy Buxton Dec 21, 2021

Straight off the back of a successful seed plus round, U.K.-based Mighty has announced the launch of a third-generation plant milk range. The new M.LKology product line showcases the company’s most authentic dairy-free milk to date.…
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