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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.

Alt Protein

US Hamburger Chain Takes On Asia’s Plant Protein Appetite with All-Vegan Restaurant Brand in Japan

Anay Mridul Oct 11, 2024

Connecticut-based Wayback Burgers' franchisee in Asia has opened a 100% plant-based chain called Next Restaurant in Japan, with major expansion plans in sight. Fast-casual chain Wayback Burgers is going all-in on Asia's hunger for plant…
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Alt Protein

Plant-Based Meat Matches Beef on Protein Quality and Fills You Up More Quickly, Finds Research

Anay Mridul Oct 11, 2024

Two new studies have found that plant-based meat can match or outperform beef on many nutritional fronts, while also making you full faster. A vegan mince product can have the the same protein quality and digestibility as conventional…
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Cell-Based News

Cultivated Meat Could Bring 90,000 Jobs and €85B to the EU Economy – But Only If Lawmakers Bite

Anay Mridul Oct 10, 2024

New analysis lays out the widespread benefits of cultivated meat to the EU and the environment, but not without significant support from parliamentarians. In late July, French startup Gourmey announced it had officially filed an…
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Alt Dairy

The State of Play: Unlocking China’s Appetite for Plant-Based Milk

Anay Mridul Oct 10, 2024

China is on course to becoming the world's third-largest dairy producer – what does that mean for its plant-based industry? People in China are eating more protein than Americans now, but a majority of this comes from plant-based foods.…
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Alt Protein

Jack & Annie’s Maker Adds $5M to Series B to Tackle America’s Fibre Deficiency with Jackfruit Meat

Anay Mridul Oct 10, 2024

The Jackfruit Company and its consumer brand Jack & Annie's have raised $5M in a Series B extension round to support their product development and expansion efforts. In a nod to consumers' growing appetite for fibre-packed food…
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Cell-Based News

Umami Bioworks Heads to the Home of Fish & Chips, Seeking UK Regulatory Filing for Cultivated Seafood

Anay Mridul Oct 9, 2024

Singaporean cultivated seafood producer Umami Bioworks has expanded operations to the UK, and is in talks with the country's regulator as it maps a path to market. Umami Bioworks's international expansion rages on, with the cultivated…
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Alt Protein

Exclusive: Think Tank Shows How Governments Can Create National Protein Transition Strategies

Anay Mridul Oct 9, 2024

Devising a national action strategy for alternative proteins is crucial for countries' climate targets and global food security – a new report shows how. In the next 25 years, the world will need 56% more food to feed its expanding…
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Future Foods

Future Food Quick Bites: Coconut Infant Formula, Vegan Sushi Rolls & Regulatory Help

Anay Mridul Oct 9, 2024

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 coconut-based infant formula, Marriott Hotels's food waste driven, and…
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Alt Protein

Impossible Foods Targets Convenience with New Pre-Seasoned & Family-Friendly Products

Anay Mridul Oct 9, 2024

Plant-based meat leader Impossible Foods has rolled out three new products to appeal to families looking for convenient vegan options, including Disney-themed nuggets and pre-seasoned beef mince. Impossible Foods is channelling its…
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Alt Materials

THG Labs to Use Palm Oil Alternative Made From Waste Bread for Beauty & Personal Care Products

Anay Mridul Oct 9, 2024

British cosmetics manufacturer THG Labs has partnered with Clean Food Group to develop beauty and personal care products with eco-friendly oils made from food waste. THG Labs, the product development division of British personal care…
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Green Business

People Are More Concerned About Climate Change Than Two Years Ago – Here’s How Brands Can Help

Anay Mridul Oct 8, 2024

Consumer concern about the climate crisis has escalated since 2022, but half of the world finds sustainable living expensive. With climate scientists sounding the alarm about the unrealistic path to 1.5°C – just as the Arctic burns, the…
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Pets

Formula One Champion Lewis Hamilton Invests in ‘Vet-Formulated’ Vegan Pet Food Startup

Anay Mridul Oct 8, 2024

Lewis Hamilton has made a second investment in plant-based pet food startup Bramble to raise awareness about vegan diets' impact on dog health. Formula One legend Lewis Hamilton and his dog Roscoe have partnered with New York-based…
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Cell-Based News

UK Government Pumps £1.6M, Opens New Regulatory Office in Milestone Move for Cultivated Meat

Anay Mridul Oct 8, 2024

The UK government has awarded £1.6M to the Food Standards Agency to create a 'sandbox' to fast-track cultivated meat approval, alongside a new regulatory office. Nearly five years after breaking away from the EU, the UK is rapidly…
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Green Business

Nuggs Maker Simulate Bought By Ahimsa Companies After Period of Uncertainty for the ‘Tesla of Chicken’

Anay Mridul Oct 8, 2024

Vegan chicken startup Simulate, famous for its Nuggs, has been acquired by Ahimsa Companies to get the business back on track after months of (dis)quiet. Simulate, the plant-based meat brand known for its meme-famous Nuggs, has been…
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Policy & Regulation

The Veggie Burger Debate: EU Court Blocks France’s Attempt to Ban Meaty Names On Plant-Based Food Labels

Anay Mridul Oct 7, 2024

The European Court of Justice has rejected France's proposed 'veggie burger' labelling ban, allowing plant-based food producers to continue using meat-like terms on their packaging. What happens next? In a major win for the plant-based…
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Vegan Dining

McDonald’s France Finally Goes Vegan, Offering Veggie McPlant Nuggets With Beyond Chicken

Anay Mridul Oct 7, 2024

McDonald's France is introducing vegan nuggets made from Beyond Meat, its first plant-based option, offered at the same price as conventional chicken. Fast-food giant McDonald's is finally offering a plant-based option in France, its…
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Alt Protein

‘La Vie est Belle’: French Vegan Meat Maker Doubles Funding Pot with €25M Investment, Rolls Out Meatballs

Anay Mridul Oct 7, 2024

Parisian plant-based meat startup La Vie has raised €25M in investment amid a fourfold hike in sales, and announced the launch of vegan meatballs. With growing popularity among retail shoppers and an extended foodservice footprint,…
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Climate Change

The Arctic’s On Fire, the Amazon’s Destroyed, and 1.5°C Is Out the Window – But Are We Reaching Peak Emissions?

Anay Mridul Oct 7, 2024

Recent extreme weather events serve as a warning of what's to come if governments don't get their house in order, with most climate scientists now prophesising "catastrophic" 2°C warming. Hurricane Helene has ravaged six states, some…
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Chocolate

Döhler Backs Fava Bean Chocolate Maker As Climate Change Eats Up Cocoa Crops

Anay Mridul Oct 4, 2024

German food manufacturing specialist Döhler has invested in UK startup Nukoko to scale up its bean-to-bar cocoa-free chocolate, ahead of a market launch in 2025. This month, cocoa futures in the UK dropped by 16%, marking a rare gulf…
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Policy & Regulation

In Latest Setback to Green Deal, EU Proposes 12-Month Delay to Anti-Deforestation Law

Anay Mridul Oct 4, 2024

The EU is considering a year-long delay to its landmark anti-deforestation law after facing calls from governments and companies alike. In the latest episode in the EU's long-running tussle over environmental policies, the bloc is now…
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Zero Waste

Nestlé, Tesco, Sainsbury’s Join Call to Make Food Waste Reporting Mandatory

Anay Mridul Oct 4, 2024

It should be mandatory for food producers in the UK to disclose how much goes to waste, a group of food businesses have told the environment secretary. With around 11% of Brits going hungry every year, the potential to address food…
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