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We INFORM. We INSPIRE. We EMPOWER. Founded by serial entrepreneur Sonalie Figueiras in 2011, Green Queen is an award-winning sustainability & impact media platform advocating for social & environmental change in Asia. Our mission is to shift consumer behaviour through our authentic, original and ground-breaking content.

Alt Protein

Denmark’s Tempty Foods Taps Quorn’s Mycoprotein Source to Expand Its Vegan Meat Offerings

Green Queen Team May 30, 2023

Marlow Ingredients, the UK-based parent to vegan meat brand Quorn, has collaborated with Danish food start-up Tempty Foods to introduce a range of meat alternatives. Like the popular Quorn product range, the new Marlow partnership with…
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Climate Change

New Report Details Food R&D Strategy for Tackling Global Methane Emissions

Green Queen Team May 29, 2023

Reducing methane emissions in the global food system is crucial for achieving climate targets, and a new report from the Climateworks Foundation highlights innovative solutions that can lead to substantial reductions. Between 2021 and…
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Alt Protein

Canned Food Pioneer Launches yumeat™, Asia’s Most Affordable & Versatile Plant-Based Protein Brand

Green Queen Team May 29, 2023

Over the past few years, the average Singaporean’s food habits have gone through some major changes. Led by a younger generation that is more climate-aware than ever, two in five Singaporeans are now following a flexitarian diet, which…
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Alt Materials

Changing Bio Debuts Microbial Dairy: ‘There Is No Need for Vast Grasslands and Pastures’

Green Queen Team May 27, 2023

Changing Bio has debuted its novel microbial protein-based cream and cheese made from yeast. The products were launched at the 25th China International Bakery Exhibition, the world's largest professional exhibition for the bakery food…
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Alt Protein

New Report Details How China’s Dietary Guidelines Could Improve Health and Sustainability

Green Queen Team May 26, 2023

A new report looks at China's current Dietary Guidelines and how they could benefit from a pivot to foods better for people and the planet. According to the new report from the World Resources Institute (WRI) widespread adoption of…
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Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s First Sustainable School Food Summit Calls for a Wholesale Dietary Shift

Green Queen Team May 26, 2023

Last month, a groundbreaking summit dedicated to the sustainability of school meals took place in Hong Kong, led by school students and The Alliance for Sustainable Schools (TASS). The event, which coincided with Earth Day, was…
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Climate Change

10 Ways That War Impacts On Wildlife And Essential EcoSystems

Green Queen Team May 26, 2023

By John. R. Platt As war and conflicts rage on in Ukraine, Yemen, South Sudan, Libya and other places around the globe, it’s important to look at the long-term effects of military strife, which can destroy the environment as easily as…
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Climate Change

Chef José Andrés and George Washington University Partner to Transform Global Food System

Green Queen Team May 25, 2023

Chef José Andrés has joined forces with the George Washington University (GW) to establish the Global Food Institute to help fix the food system. José Andrés, known for his commitment to addressing hunger, poverty, and public health…
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Alt Materials

These Energy Bars Are Tackling Coffee Waste

Green Queen Team May 25, 2023

Australia-based snack bar start-up I Am Grounded has released the first energy bar made from coffee waste by upcycling the nutrient-rich coffee fruit. In a bid to innovate in the energy bar sector while tackling agricultural waste, I Am…
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Vegan

What Draws Seventh Day Adventists to Vegan And Vegetarian Lifestyles?

Green Queen Team May 25, 2023

By Tamas Lestar. Christianity is often regarded as a staunch opponent of veganism – after all, most Christian denominations are highly carnivorous in their dietary ethics. Many proclaim liberty to consume animal flesh as they assume…
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Alt Protein

Because Animals Rebrands to BioCraft As It Doubles Down on Cultivated Pet Food

Green Queen Team May 24, 2023

BioCraft Pet Nutrition, previously known as Because Animals, has unveiled its rebranded identity as part of its focus on revolutionizing the pet food industry through the development and commercialization of cultivated meat. Biocraft…
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Alt Protein

Wicked Kitchen Stays ‘Ahead of the Curve’ With Vegan Seafood Brand Acquisition

Green Queen Team May 24, 2023

Wicked Kitchen, the leading global plant-based food brand founded by brothers Chad and Derek Sarno, broadens its reach with the strategic acquisition of Current Foods, a pioneering alt-protein seafood startup. In a fresh wave of…
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Health

Planetary Health Needs To Be At The Heart Of Medical Advice, Researchers Say

Green Queen Team May 23, 2023

Facing the intersection of chronic disease and climate change, physicians must prioritize planetary health for the sake of their patients, researchers say. In a recent viewpoint published in the JAMA Network, researchers out of New…
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Alt Protein

Lever VC Report Navigates Cultivated Meat Risks: ‘It Is Especially Important to Scrutinize’

Green Queen Team May 23, 2023

Lever VC has released its "Cultivated Meat Scientific Benchmarks" white paper in an effort to bolster investor understanding and confidence in the cultivated meat sector. The investment firm Lever VC, notable for its ventures in…
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Alt Protein

Megmilk and Agrocorp Join Forces to Tap into Asia’s Plant-Based Ingredients Market

Green Queen Team May 22, 2023

The new Megmilk-Agrocorp collaboration marks a significant milestone in both companies' strategic plans as they set out to redefine the plant-based food ingredients market in Asia. Tokyo-based dairy giant Megmilk Snow Brand Co., Ltd.…
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Alt Materials

Lypid Says Phytofat Is ‘the Secret Sauce’, Extends ‘Open Invitation’ to Food Service

Green Queen Team May 22, 2023

San Francisco's innovative food tech company, Lypid, has announced its entry into U.S. food service and B2B markets this month with the debut of its revolutionary plant-based PhytoFat. To provide an authentic meaty experience to…
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Alt Protein

ADM and Air Protein Will Co-Produce Sustainable Protein Made From CO2

Green Queen Team May 19, 2023

American multinational food processing and commodities company Archer-Daniels-Midland has entered into a pivotal partnership with Air Protein, the innovator in air-based nutritional protein production that negates the need for agriculture…
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Alt Dairy

Fresh Del Monte Invests In Vegan Cheese

Green Queen Team May 19, 2023

With a new strategic partnership with vegan cheese brand Vertage, Fresh Del Monte forges ahead with its sustainability commitments. Its latest sustainability commitment Fresh Del Monte has announced a strategic alliance with Vertage, a…
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Alt Protein

Behind The Burger: How Scientists Make Plant-Based Foods Look, Taste & Cook Like Meat

Green Queen Team May 19, 2023

By: Mariana Lamas In 2019, Burger King Sweden released a plant-based burger, the Rebel Whopper, and the reaction was underwhelming. So, the company challenged its customers to taste the difference. Burger King Sweden created menu…
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Climate Change

12 Environmental Novels for Your Summer Reading List

Green Queen Team May 19, 2023

Check out these new environmental novels that help us explore the complex geographies of climate change, pollution and the extinction crisis.
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Alt Protein

Beyond Meat Misled Its Investors, Class Action Lawsuit Claims

Green Queen Team May 18, 2023

Beyond Meat faces a class action lawsuit over claims it misled investors about its production and growth plans. The Retail Wholesale Department Store Union Local 338 Retirement Fund filed a lawsuit last week against Southern…
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