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Born and bred in India and dedicated to the cause of sustainability, Tanuvi Joe believes in the power of storytelling. Through her travels and conversations with people, she raises awareness and provides her readers with innovative ways to align themselves towards a kinder way of living that does more good than harm to the planet. Tanuvi has a background in Journalism, Tourism, and Sustainability, and in her free time, this plant parent surrounds herself with books and rants away on her blog Ruffling Wings.

Climate Change

U.N. Report: We Need To Restore A Billion Hectares Of Land To Avoid Ecosystem Collapse

Tanuvi Joe Jun 3, 2021

With the launch of the United Nations (UN) Decade on Ecosystem Restoration 2021-2030, the UN has called on nations to meet their sustainability commitments by 2030 with the warning that collectively, at least 1 billion degraded hectares of…
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Food & Nutrition

Over 60% Of Nestlé’s Products Are ‘Unhealthy’ & The Food Giant Knows It, According To Leaked Documents

Tanuvi Joe Jun 3, 2021

According internal document, Swiss food giant Nestlé has acknowledged that over 60% of its F&B products do not "meet a recognized definition of health" with the company further stating that “some of our categories and…
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Alt Protein

New Israeli Startup Hub Looks To Fast Track Sustainable Agri & FoodTech Startups

Tanuvi Joe Jun 3, 2021

Global specialty minerals and chemicals company ICL Group has launched the ICL Planet Startup Hub, which aims to fast track innovative foodtech and agritech startups to the marketplace and provide them with support, including mentoring and…
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Alt Protein

Carbon Negative & Meat-Free: Better Nature Debuts Most Sustainable & Affordable Product Yet

Tanuvi Joe Jun 3, 2021

UK-based tempeh startup Better Nature has launched a new product range of meat-free products that are also carbon and plastic negative as part of its commitments to tackle climate change, making it the startup's most sustainable one…
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Travel

Cathay Pacific Pledges To Reach Net-Zero Carbon Emissions By 2050

Tanuvi Joe Jun 3, 2021

Hong Kong’s flagship airline carrier Cathay Pacific has committed to meeting net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 through the use of sustainable fuel, employing offsetting carbon methods, and reducing its overall emissions through efficiency…
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Alt Protein

Planted: Gullspång Re:food Invests In Swiss Pea, Oats & Upcycled Sunflowers Plant-Based Meat Company

Tanuvi Joe Jun 2, 2021

After recently closing its CHF 17 million (approx. US$18.1 million) Series A funding, in the latest announcement plant-based meat startup Planted has received an investment from food-tech investor Gullspång Re:food. Zürich-based Planted…
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Climate Change

Data Centres & 5G: China’s Digital Emissions Set To Increase 289% By 2035, Report Reveals

Tanuvi Joe Jun 2, 2021

According to a new report by non-governmental environmental organization Greenpeace East Asia, the electricity consumption from China's digital sector, which includes data centres and 5G base stations, is set to soar by a predicted…
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Alt Protein

‘Beans Not Beef’: U.S. Physicians Ask For Government To Focus On Plant-Based Foods To Tackle Climate Crisis

Tanuvi Joe Jun 2, 2021

The nonprofit doctors group Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine(PCRM) has petitioned the White House to make changes to its executive order 'Tackling the Climate Crisis at Home and Abroad' in order to put forward policy changes…
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Climate Change

1% Pledge To Restore The Planet: Zero Foodprint Asia Launches Hong Kong Restaurant Program To Capture Carbon

Tanuvi Joe Jun 1, 2021

Led by Hong Kong's very own acclaimed plant-based chef Peggy Chan and her sustainable food consultancy Grassroots Initiatives, and in partnership with non-profit climate organization Zero Foodprint, Zero Foodprint Asia has officially…
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Alt Protein

‘How To Vegan’ Author Unveils Naturally Flavoured Notorious Nooch, Nutritional Yeast Designed For Plant-Based Diets

Tanuvi Joe Jun 1, 2021

Author of 'How To Vegan' Steven Wildish, whose book explores the A-Z of veganism, has co-founded Notorious Nooch Co., a naturally flavoured nutritional yeast for meat-eaters and vegetarians to easily transition to plant-based diets. …
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Chocolate

Magic Chocolate: Ethical Soap Pioneer Dr. Bronner’s To Launch Vegan & Fair Trade Range Of Bars

Tanuvi Joe Jun 1, 2021

Natural soap pioneer Dr. Bronner’s is set to launch Magic Chocolate, a new range of organic, fair trade and vegan chocolate made using dynamic agroforestry, a type of sustainable farming practice, and the company says the bars will be…
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Alt Protein

Tesco-Owned Wicked Kitchen Unveils New Vegan Ready Meals With Beyond Meat

Tanuvi Joe Jun 1, 2021

British plant-based food brand Wicked Kitchen has partnered with Californian plant-based meat pioneer Beyond Meat to expand its existing product portfolio with a new vegan ready and frozen meals range across Tesco stores in the United…
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Vegan

Aether: In A First, Diamonds Made From Air Pollution Certified As Vegan

Tanuvi Joe May 31, 2021

Luxury jewelry company Aether has become the first company in the world to earn a vegan certification for its diamonds created by capturing carbon from air pollution, thus leaving a positive impact on the environment. N.Y.- based Aether…
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Alt Protein

Nestlé-Owned Sweet Earth Foods Launches Vegan Hot Dogs, Fava & Hemp-Based Burger Across U.S.

Tanuvi Joe May 31, 2021

Part of Swiss food giant Nestlé's family of brands, plant-based Sweet Earth Foods has recently debuted new vegan Jumbo Hot Dogs and a reformulation of its Awesome Burger 2.0 that is made using hemp and protein derived from fava beans that…
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Alt Protein

No Meat Today: Netherlands-Based Van Loon Group Launches New Alt Meat Brand

Tanuvi Joe May 30, 2021

Dutch traditional meat products manufacturer Van Loon Group will replace its 2019 brand The Blue Butcher with a new meat substitute brand called No Meat Today. Netherlands-based Van Loon Group, which consists of Van Loon Vlees,…
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Vegan

Veganzone: Social Media Platform Bags US$3M To Help Plant-Based Users Connect

Tanuvi Joe May 30, 2021

Veganzone, a community-based platform for vegans and vegetarians received its first round of financing, a US$3 million from Istanbul-based investment firm Focus Global Project to continue to help plant-forward netizens socialize together.…
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Alt Protein

Global VCs Brinc & Blue Horizon Jointly Invest US$3M+ In New FoodTech Scaleup Cross-Border Accelerator Program

Tanuvi Joe May 28, 2021

Asia venture accelerator firm Brinc and European FoodTech venture fund, Blue Horizon Ventures will invest over US$3 million into global foodtech startups through Brinc’s new scaleup program, which aims to help growth-stage…
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Alt Protein

Plant Power Fast Food Raises US$7.5M Series A To Double Its Vegan Restaurants Across U.S.

Tanuvi Joe May 28, 2021

Plant Power Fast Food has secured a US$7.5 millionSeries A, which the company claims is the largest funding round for a plant-based fast food chain globally, and which will enable the chain of 100%…
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Alt Protein

Carbon Footprint Of Seitan Is 130 Times Lower Than Beef, Claims New Industry Research

Tanuvi Joe May 28, 2021

According to new research conducted by carbon footprint analysts Thrust Carbon, compared to traditional meats and dairy products like beef, lamb, cheese and chicken, wheat gluten, also known as seitan and developed using gluten, the main…
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Consumer Trends & Insights

U.S. 2020 Organic Sales Skyrocket To US$62 Billion As Pandemic Makes Home Cooks Out Of Millions

Tanuvi Joe May 28, 2021

According to a new survey released by the Organic Trade Association(OTA), U.S. organic sales of food and non-food products skyrocketed to a new high last year, recording a 12.4% jump, marking the first time that total organic sales have…
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Vegan

‘Happiness & Sustainability Go Hand In Hand’: New Survey Shows Vegans Are Happier Than Meat Eaters

Tanuvi Joe May 28, 2021

A new study was looking to do a deeper dive into the many misconceptions about vegans and vegetarians has taken meat eaters by surprise, with the results showing that vegans reported higher happiness levels (+7%) than those who consume…
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