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President Xi References China’s Alt-Protein Sector In National Food Security Speech
In a historic first, China’s President Xi Jinping has referenced alternative proteins in a speech during which he underlined his support for domestic food innovation. Speaking at a meeting with agricultural, social welfare and social!-->…
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Aldi China Partners With Yeyo To Stock Plant-Based Coconut Yoghurt As Part Of New Healthy Eating Challenge
Shanghai’s Marvelous Foods has announced its Yeyo brand is now available in Aldi stores throughout China. The coconut yoghurt has been stocked both physically and for online distribution. The move comes as part of Aldi China’s new ‘healthy!-->…
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New Report Finds China and India’s Gen Z Is More Sustainable Than UK and US Young Consumers
Credit Suisse Research Institute released a report this week identifying Gen Z and Millennials in China, India, and other emerging countries as more likely to align with sustainable consumption than those in developed regions. An increased!-->…
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China’s 5-Year Agricultural Plan To Include Cultivated Meat and ‘Future Foods’ For The First Time
China’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs has published its eagerly awaited national plan. Acting as a blueprint for future developments, innovations and national economic strength, the plan has specifically included cultivated!-->…
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‘1000 Trees’: Shanghai Reveals Visionary New Eco-Lifestyle Mall That Mimics A Mountain
Tian An China Investments has completed construction on a new green mall in Shanghai. The building sits snugly amidst the city’s art district. Called ‘1000 Trees’, it is covered with greenery, cascading over various levels, to resemble a!-->…
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WADA Issues Warning To 2022 Olympic Athletes About Drug-Contaminated Chinese Meat
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has doubled-down on recommending caution for 2022 Olympic athletes when consuming meat in China. It comes after confirmation of contaminated supplies and the German WADA counterpart issuing a mandate to!-->…
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China’s Surging Alternative Protein Sector Gets Government Support Ahead Of Next Food Tech Boom
After reviewing public records, The Good Food Institute (GFI) APAC, a non-profit that works to expedite the alternative protein industry across the region, has determined that China’s alternative protein sector is being increasingly better!-->…
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Starfield Scoops $100 Million in China’s Biggest Ever Vegan Protein Funding Round
Chinese plant-based meat company Starfield Food Science & Technology has made history with a $100 million Series B investment round, the country's largest ever for a vegan protein brand. Beijing’s Primavera Capital Group led the round,!-->…
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5 Vegan Traditional Chinese New Year Desserts Recipes To Celebrate With
In Chinese culture, Lunar New Year (also known as Chinese New Year) is the most important celebration of the year . Also called the Spring festival, it denotes a time of positivity and fresh beginnings. Celebrated across Mainland China but!-->…
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Dairy-Free Brand Marvelous Foods Secures $1.2 Million For Expansion In China and Beyond
Beijing plant-based dairy company Marvelous Foods has scooped $1.2 million in new funding. Lever VC and New Climate Ventures, amongst others, participated in the round. The investment will be used to expand the current product portfolio!-->…
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China’s Appetite for Meat Contributes to 90,000 Deaths a Year From Ammonia Pollution
A sixty percent increase in ammonia pollution since the 1980s is now linked to 90,000 premature deaths a year in China, according to new research.
A 30 percent spike in meat consumption over the last 30 years across China and Hong Kong!-->!-->!-->…
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Beyond Meat Targets Global Expansion With New R&D Facility In Shanghai
Los Angeles-based Beyond Meat has finalised details of a new R&D centre in Shanghai, China. It marks the first location of its kind for the company, outside of the United States. The facility will house scientists and researchers!-->…
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Chinese Netizens Attack Vegetarianism Film, Cite ‘Blind Worship Of The West’ As Appetite For Beef Grows
A 45-minute documentary in mainland China promoting vegetarianism has been heavily criticised across the country's social media channels. Well-known Chinese actresses Zhang Jingchu and Tao Hong both appeared in the film, in which!-->…
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Canadian Vegan Brand Noble Jerky Expands Into China
Once a meat-based brand, Canadian vegan brand Noble Jerky has officially launched in mainland China. The news follows recent expansion into Walmart Canada. The company believes China's vegan scene is growing and the move is designed to!-->…
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Oatly Opens Its First China Factory To Double Down On Asian Market
Oatly has opened its first factory in China to accelerate growth across Asia.
Oatly has just opened its first factory in China, just months after it established its first Asian production site in Singapore. The Swedish oat milk!-->!-->!-->…
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Vegan Dog Food Brand V-Planet Enters Chinese Market
V-Planet, the San Francisco-based dog food brand, has just entered the Chinese market. It has partnered with Hong Kong vegan pioneer Green Monday to launch its plant-based dog food range in its Shanghai Green Common stores. V-Planet has!-->…
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Chinese Diners Can Now Grab v2food Vegan Meat Steamed Buns
Australian vegan meat leader v2food has forged a number of new partnerships with local food companies in China to expand its reach in the country. Collaborating with two brands as well as a major food content and recipe platform, diners in!-->…
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Sustainability in China: What Do Chinese Consumers Really Think About It?
A new report on sustainability in China explores how consumers in the country perceive sustainability and what drives eco-purchases.
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China’s Cell-Based Pork Maker Bags ¥70M Series A To Kickstart Production
Joes Future Food, the first food tech in China to produce cell-based pork, has secured 70 million RMB (US$10.9 million) in its Series A.
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Green Common Doubles Down on Chinese Market with 2 New Shanghai Stores
Green Common, the plant-based café and grocery concept pioneered by Hong Kong's Green Monday, just opened two new stores in Shanghai.
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Starbucks Chooses Shanghai For First Circular ‘Greener Store’ Outside North America
Starbucks has chosen Shanghai as the first destination for its Greener Store concept outside of North America. Opening this week, the new store is fitted with repurposed materials and zero-waste initiatives and marks the first in a series!-->…
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