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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

New Zealand’s Off-Piste Provisions Launches Vegan Jerky Following Record-Breaking Pre-Seed Funding

Amy Buxton Dec 1, 2021

New Zealand foodtech startup Off-Piste Provisions has launched one of the country's first vegan jerkies. The launch follows a record-breaking pre-seed funding round that saw the young company raise NZ$1.5 million in just 48 hours. The…
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Alt Materials

Australia’s WOA, the ‘World’s Lowest Carbon Milk’, Raises $20 Million

Amy Buxton Dec 1, 2021

Australia’s Wide Open Agriculture (WOA) announced it has raised $20 million to support a move to domestic plant-based production for its low carbon oat milk. Funding was raised through share purchases, both institutional and individual,…
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Fermentation-Based Alt Protein

African Animal-Free Startup De Novo Dairy Bags Pre-Seed Funding For Milk Without Cows

Amy Buxton Dec 1, 2021

South Africa's De Novo Dairy, the continent's first precision fermentation dairy startup, has announced the close of a successful round of pre-seed funding that will enable to company to push forward on R&D. One of a growing number of…
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Alt Protein

Perfeggt Aims To Crack The Recipe For Vegan Eggs Following Successful Fundraising Round

Amy Buxton Dec 1, 2021

Berlin-based food tech outfit Perfeggt has announced an early 2022 launch of its debut animal-free egg. The news comes after a successful initial funding round that saw the young startup raised $2.8 million. The first product launch will…
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Climate Change

Eating Less Meat Is Critical to Fight Climate Change, Confirms Another Study

Amy Buxton Dec 1, 2021

A reduction in meat consumption, regardless of how small, has been shown to contribute in the war against climate change. This is due to the percentage of greenhouse gas emissions that are created by cattle production. A dip in demand will…
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Vegan

What Are Vegan Eggs And How Do They Taste? Everything You Need To Know

Amy Buxton Dec 1, 2021

Vegan eggs come in a variety of guises and are carefully crafted to replicate not only the savoury standalone taste but also the unbeatable binding qualities of animal-laid versions. Do they live up to what they promise? Do they taste good…
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Beauty

Does Your Eyeshadow Shimmer With Child Labor? New Documentary Reveals the Truth About Mica Mining

Amy Buxton Dec 1, 2021

Scooping the Sustainable Development Goals award at the Japan Prize 2021 ceremony, The Ugly Side Of Beauty has shone a light on the dark side of the cosmetics industry. Calculating the human cost of mica mining, demystifying supply chain…
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Vegan

Banana-Flavored Oat Milk Leader Banana Wave Acquired by Canadian Alt Food Investor

Amy Buxton Nov 30, 2021

Canadian investment outfit Eat Beyond has announced its intention to acquire Florida-based Banana Wave, a banana flavored oat milk drink company. The acquisition will enable Banana Wave to expand further and will give Eat Beyond a stronger…
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Seafood

Global Fish Populations Have Plummeted and Not One Country Is Doing Enough to Save Them, Study Finds

Amy Buxton Nov 30, 2021

Minderoo Foundation’s Global Fishing Index (GFI) has published data suggesting the global fish populations have been depleted to an all-time low. Surpassing previous estimates, the figures are part of the most extensive assessment of fish…
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Research & Scientific Studies

Meat-Eating Men Trump Women When It Comes to Climate Change Emissions

Amy Buxton Nov 30, 2021

A new study has revealed that men who indulge in meat-heavy diets are responsible for 40% more climate-changing emissions than women. Findings also showed that “optional” food and drink choices contributed to 25% of diet-based emissions.…
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Climate Change

‘Voice Of The Glaciers’ Documentary Proves Climate Change Deniers Wrong

Amy Buxton Nov 30, 2021

Documenting a three-week scientific expedition across the Arctic island of Svalbard, award-winning film Voice Of The Glaciers is an eye-opening look at the effects of climate change. Led by director Sindre Kolbjørnsgard, the group…
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Cell-Based News

Cell-Cultured Breastmilk Offers Parents Alternative To Formula

Amy Buxton Nov 30, 2021

By: Ruth Purcell & Bianca Le, The University of Melbourne Science has made impressive gains in the art of producing animal products minus the animal. Now this emerging field of cellular agriculture is taking on its biggest…
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Climate Change

64% of Americans Have Never Been Asked To Eat More Plant-Based, Despite the Climate Benefits: Yale Study

Amy Buxton Nov 30, 2021

A new report by Yale University's Program On Climate Change Communication shows that many Americans find it difficult to commit to buying and eating plant-based foods, and 20% are not aware of the connection between plant-based foods and…
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Singapore

Growthwell Foods Opens New Innovation Centre to Scale Up Vegan Meat And Seafood Production

Amy Buxton Nov 29, 2021

Singapore-based vegan meat maker Growthwell Foods has announced the successful completion of its new innovation and R&D centre. Located within the JTC Food Hub in Senoko, the facility will act as a preliminary production plant, with…
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Cell-Based News

Tiamat Sciences To Create New Proteins For Cheaper Cultivated Meat Production

Amy Buxton Nov 29, 2021

Biotech startup Tiamat Sciences has announced that it is developing a new cellular agriculture growth medium. The move is intended to significantly reduce the cost of producing cultivated meat and allow for faster progression to…
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Alt Protein

Canada’s Vegan Fast Food Chain Odd Burger Opens to Public Investments From U.S. And Europe

Amy Buxton Nov 29, 2021

Odd Burger Corporation, a vegan meat maker and fast food chain based in Canada, has announced it is now able to receive public investment from US investors, after confirming its receipt of eligibility from the Depository Trust Company…
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Research & Scientific Studies

Study Finds Link Between Eating Mushrooms And A Lower Risk Of Depression

Amy Buxton Nov 29, 2021

A new study published in the Journal of Affective Disorders has revealed that eating mushrooms could lower the risk of depression. Sampling data from more than 24,000 adults in the US, between 2005 and 2016, researchers from Penn State…
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Alt Protein

Slovenia’s Juicy Marbles Secures $4.5 Million To Develop Premium Vegan Steaks

Amy Buxton Nov 25, 2021

Slovenian startup Juicy Marbles has successfully completed a $4.5 seed round to scale its whole-cut vegan steak. Self-described as “fancy plant meat”, the Ljublijana-based company is zeroing in on the alt protein market to offer meat…
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Vegan

Miyoko’s Creamery Launches the World’s First Vegan Butter Cooking Channel

Amy Buxton Nov 25, 2021

Vegan dairy pioneer Miyoko’s Creamery has announced it is launching a YouTube cooking channel designed to showcase the versatility of its flagship dairy-free butter product. The channel will feature a variety of shows with hosts ranging…
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Vegan

McDonald’s McPlant Burger Review: A Huge Leap Forward But There’s More To Be Done

Amy Buxton Nov 23, 2021

Answering urgent calls from vegans and flexitarians everywhere, and buttressed by a growing demand for meat-free options, McDonald’s UK has finally released a vegan burger. Dubbed the McPlant burger, fast-food aficionados can now enjoy a…
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