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Anay is Green Queen's resident news reporter. Originally from India, he worked as a vegan food writer and editor in London, and is now travelling and reporting from across Asia. He's passionate about coffee, plant-based milk, cooking, eating, veganism, food tech, writing about all that, profiling people, and the Oxford comma.

Consumer Trends & Insights

Yes, Brits are Eating Less Meat & Dairy – But They’re Also Consuming Fewer Vegetables

Anay Mridul Oct 27, 2023

UK government data shows meat and dairy consumption are at their lowest levels since records began half a century ago – but they've also been eating fewer fruits and vegetables, and more cheese. Experts cite the higher cost of living and…
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Future Foods

Cocoa-Free Cadbury? WNWN Prepares to Get Sued with Vegan Alternatives to Popular Chocolates

Anay Mridul Oct 27, 2023

London-based WNWN Food Labs is releasing three vegan cocoa-free chocolate products inspired by British favourites from Cadbury, Tony's Chocolonely and Terry's – in strikingly similar packaging that's as cheeky as it's risky. A year…
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Food & Nutrition

Food is Medicine Series: 7 Produce Prescription Startups Helping Boost Americans’ Food Security

Anay Mridul Oct 26, 2023

As studies highlight the positive social impact of Food is Medicine programs on American lives and healthcare, here are seven produce prescription startups helping feed more nutritious and affordable meals to Americans. This article is…
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Climate Change

Bad Bovina: Food Sector Responsible for 74% of Brazil’s GHG Emissions – With Beef the Major Contributor

Anay Mridul Oct 26, 2023

In Brazil, the food industry is responsible for nearly three-quarters (74%) of total greenhouse gas emissions – and beef is associated with a huge chunk of it, according to a new report. The study, released by Brazilian environmental…
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Alt Protein

APAC AgriFood Report: Funding Hits A Low, But Farm Tech & Novel Foods Are On the Rise

Anay Mridul Oct 26, 2023

Agrifood tech startups in Asia-Pacific saw an investment of $6.5B in 2022, a 58% fall from the year before – but agtech funding for farmers and primary novel food production increased by 24% year-on-year, according to a new report by…
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Policy & Regulation

South Korea Unveils National Plan to Promote Plant-Based Food Industry

Anay Mridul Oct 26, 2023

South Korea becomes the second nation in the space of two weeks to announce a national plan dedicated to boosting local plant-based food production and promoting alt-protein consumption. South Korea's Ministry of Agriculture, Food and…
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Policy & Regulation

The EU Caged Farming Ban is Now on Hold – Thanks to Aggressive Pressure from the Meat Lobby: Report

Anay Mridul Oct 25, 2023

A new investigation has uncovered how meat lobby groups aggressively pushed back on a proposed EU ban on the caged farming of animals like hens and pigs, which has now been put on hold – despite the majority of EU citizens supporting the…
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Future Foods

Future Food Quick Bites: Sizzling Steaks, Parliamentary Protein & Vegan Hot Dogs

Anay Mridul Oct 25, 2023

In our weekly column, we round up the latest news and developments in the alternative protein and sustainable food industry. This week, Future Food Quick Bites covers a bunch of vegan steak launches, the EU's alt-protein commitment, and a…
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Alt Protein

First Bite: APAC Startups Developing Plant Fats, Whole Cuts & Cultured Pet Food Backed by Climate-Centric VC Fund

Anay Mridul Oct 25, 2023

Better Bite Ventures has announced investments in three APAC food tech startups as part of its early-stage First Bite initiative and has opened applications for the next funding round. The three startups part of the latest First Bite…
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Future Foods

50/50 Foods Founder on Flex Meat: ‘We’re the Google to Beyond and Impossible’s Yahoo’

Anay Mridul Oct 24, 2023

Andrew Arentowicz, CEO of blended meat startup 50/50 Foods Inc explains who his target consumer is, why blended meat has failed before, why the category has a marketing problem and his take on the animal welfare question. This article…
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Alt Protein

Israel’s Food Tech Founders Unite to Feed 6,000 Vegan Meals to Soldiers

Anay Mridul Oct 24, 2023

In the midst of conflict, vegan food companies, chefs and volunteers came together to feed Israeli Defence Force soldiers, their loved ones, and people who have been injured or displaced. Like the rest of the world, Omer Tal woke up in…
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Policy & Regulation

The Big Ag Lobby is Influencing EU Politicians to Oppose Pesticide Reduction and Green Policies: Report

Anay Mridul Oct 24, 2023

A new investigation by climate media outlet DeSmog has revealed the deep ties between agriculture lobby groups and a group of influential EU politicians, who are consequently pushing against the bloc's green agriculture reforms around…
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Policy & Regulation

Singapore & UAE Sign Deals to Combat Climate Change, Support Green Economy & Boost Food Security

Anay Mridul Oct 24, 2023

Singapore and the UAE have signed eight deals, which include strengthening their commitments to reducing carbon emissions, adapting to climate change and supporting climate-vulnerable nations at the COP28 climate conference, which the…
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Policy & Regulation

Meat & Dairy Lobby Pressured UN Body to Censor Work on Livestock Farming Methane Emissions: Report

Anay Mridul Oct 23, 2023

Former officials at the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) said they were censored and undermined by the body when reporting on the methane emissions caused by the animal agriculture industry, owing to pressure from the livestock…
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Seafood

Vegan Sushi Revolution: Konscious Foods CEO Yves Potvin on Disrupting Plant-Based Seafood

Anay Mridul Oct 23, 2023

Konscious Foods founder and president Yves Potvin talks to Green Queen about microwaving frozen sushi, plant-based meat's challenges, consumer reception of its rolls, poke bowls and onigiri, and creating new vegan seafood analogues. …
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Food & Nutrition

Sweetgreen Will Now Only Use Extra Virgin Olive Oil to Cook Veggies, Grains & Proteins

Anay Mridul Oct 23, 2023

Sweetgreen will become the first fast-casual restaurant chain in the US to exclusively use heart-healthy extra virgin olive oil to cook its vegetables, grains and proteins. Known for its salads and grain bowls, the brand is leaning into…
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Alt Protein

Gulfood Manufacturing: Ingredion Targets Middle East with Plant-Based, ‘Natural’ Products

Anay Mridul Oct 23, 2023

Global food and drink ingredients giant Ingredion is partnering with its distributor Univar to showcase a range of plant-based, low-sugar, 'natural' products at the Gulfood Manufacturing conference this November. According to Ingredion,…
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Consumer Trends & Insights

What Do Brits Want? 5 Takeaways from A New UK Consumer Survey on Plant-Based Meat

Anay Mridul Oct 20, 2023

A new survey of 1,000 UK consumers highlights the importance of taste, price and more information when it comes to plant-based meat. Here are five key takeaways from the poll. Published earlier this week, the research – conducted by…
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Fermentation-Based Alt Protein

Zayt Bioscience: Turning Fruit Waste into Precision Fermentation Butter

Anay Mridul Oct 20, 2023

Berlin-based biotech startup Zayt Bioscience is using precision fermentation to upcycle fruit waste into planet-friendly fats and oils. The company has just emerged from stealth and aims to begin fulfilling orders for its Zayt Butter by…
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Alt Protein

Pork Soybean Startup Raises $30M to Produce More Animal Proteins via Plants

Anay Mridul Oct 20, 2023

Warwick-based startup Moolec Science, which makes animal proteins using plants through molecular farming, has raised $30M in cash and kind from investors via convertible notes. It comes months after the company unveiled soybeans that…
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Future Foods

Nongshim: South Korean Food Giant to Invest $7.4M in Food Tech with Cultivated Meat Focus

Anay Mridul Oct 20, 2023

South Korean food and drink giant Nongshim is investing ₩10B ($7.4M) in venture funds aimed at incubating food tech startups, particularly those working with cultivated meat. Nongshim, the company behind the ultra-famous Shin Ramyun…
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