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Oatly Partners with Haidilao & KFC for New Ice Creams in China
Oatly has launched three ice creams via partnerships with Haidilao and KFC in China, where it has initiated a strategic reset this year.
Swedish oat milk giant Oatly has partnered with hotpot giant Haidilao and fast-casual chain KFC to!-->!-->!-->…
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When Told About the Benefits, Almost Everybody in China Would Eat More Plant-Based Foods
New research shows that health is the priority for Chinese consumers when it comes to plant-based food – and the more they know about the benefits, the more they'll eat it.
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Nestlé Brings Plant-Based & Upcycled RTD Coffee Products to China
Nestlé has introduced six new coffee lines to China, which include plant-based beverages and a first-of-its-kind upcycled innovation.
Already a market leader for 36 years now, global CPG giant Nestlé has invigorated its coffee portfolio!-->!-->!-->…
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70/30 Food Tech Closes $700K Seed Extension & Launches Research Lab for Mycelium Protein
Singapore-based 70/30 Food Tech has closed a $700,000 seed extension round, which has helped it launch a research lab to develop mycelium-based protein products, starting with shredded chicken.
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L’Oréal Launches Animal-Free Collagen Skincare in China, As Recombinant Technology Gains Steam
With leading beauty conglomerates announcing new beauty lines featuring recombinant collagen, the potential for China to be a leader in the synthetic biotechnology ingredient industry.
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What Do Asian Consumers Want From Plant-Based Meat? 4 Startup Founders Spill All.
At a major APAC food tech conference in Singapore last month, I spoke to four alt-meat founders from India, China, the Philippines and Australia to find out what Asian consumers want from plant-based meat products.
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China Alt-Protein: 10 Things to Know About Protein Diversification in China – New Report
A new report by Asymmetrics Research outlines the opportunity for protein diversification in China, highlighting key active categories, overall trends and what's in store for the future for alternative proteins in the country.
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‘The Centre of Challenges & Solutions’: 7 Alt-Protein Takeaways from GFI APAC’s State of the Industry Report 2023
The Good Food Institute (GFI) APAC's first State of the Industry report highlights the funding rollercoaster that is alt-protein, Singapore's reputation as an innovation launchpad, barriers to the adoption of plant-based meat, and the!-->…
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Exclusive: Vegan Celebrity Chef Matthew Kenney Expands His Plant City Empire to China
Matthew Kenney, the vegan author and celebrity chef behind Plant Food + Wine, is expanding his empire to China with food halls inspired by his Plant City F&B concept, with the help of global scale-up firm The Wellness Agency.
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Can Industry Collaboration Help Accelerate the Regulatory Approval of Cultivated Meat in APAC?
Launching this week, a new platform of industry stakeholders across nine Asia-Pacific countries is looking to facilitate collaboration to advance the regulatory approval of cultivated meat in the region.
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APAC AgriFood Report: Funding Hits A Low, But Farm Tech & Novel Foods Are On the Rise
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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Shanghai Cellular Agriculture Company Opens China’s First Cultivated Meat Pilot Factory, Aims for 2025 Launch
Shanghai-based cellular agriculture company CellX has announced the completion of the first large-scale cultivated meat pilot factory. It follows the firm's strategic partnership with food manufacturing specialists Tofflon in February when!-->…
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Peanut Meat Brand Haofood Unveils Vegan Pork Mince Soup Dumplings
Shanghai food tech brand Haofood, known for its plant-based chicken made from peanuts, has launched soup dumplings filled with peanut-based pork mince. The first plant-based meat brand to use peanut protein as the base ingredient, this!-->…
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5 Delicious Vegan Asian Sausage Recipes From Lap Cheong To Cha Lua Chay
Vegan sausages are just as juicy as traditional sausages, easy to make, and the biggest bonus: so much healthier. These Asian sausage recipes don't disappoint.
Asia is a magical place for vegan food lovers. We have such a richness of!-->!-->!-->…
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CellX, China’s Most Funded Cellular Agriculture Startup Lands $6.5M in Series A+ Round
China's cultivated meat front-runner, CellX, has successfully procured $6.5M in a Series A+ funding round.
Shanghai-based CellX's new funding comes by way of a collection of strategic investors. The funding propels CellX toward the!-->!-->!-->…
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Changing Bio Debuts Microbial Dairy: ‘There Is No Need for Vast Grasslands and Pastures’
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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New Report Details How China’s Dietary Guidelines Could Improve Health and Sustainability
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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The Future of New Protein in China: Insights from VeggieWorld Nanjing 2023
Last month, I had the opportunity to attend the VeggieWorld Expo & New Protein China Forum in Nanjing, where I experienced first-hand the state of food innovation and sustainable protein in China. I found myself leaving with both!-->…
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As Demand for Sustainable Protein Soars In China, Zrou’s Plant-Based Meat Expands
Youkuai Group International and Beijing-based food distributor Usource are joining forces to increase North China's access to plant-based meat products.
China, like the rest of Asia, continues to show strong interest in plant-based food!-->!-->!-->…
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Joes Future Food Tech Secures More Funding for Cultivated Pork in China
China-based Joes Future Food Technology Co., Ltd. says it has secured "tens of millions" of Yuan (RMB) in a Series A+ funding round exclusively funded by Qiming Venture Partners.
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First Bite: APAC Initiative Backing Future Food Founders Choose 4 Alt Protein Startups
APAC alt protein fund Better Bite Ventures unveils four new investments via early-stage funding initiative First Bite and reopens applications for aspiring founders.
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