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Innovation Clusters, Investment & Shared Hubs Key to Netherlands’ Alt-Protein Transition
The Dutch alternative protein ecosystem is faced with a host of challenges, but increased investment and policy support can propel a climate-friendly food system.
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While Other States Ban Cultivated Meat, Massachusetts is Investing in Alternative Proteins
A new economic bill in Massachusetts pledges investment into alternative proteins, with Senator Barry Finegold calling food science a climate and health priority for the state.
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Cult Food Science Set to Begin FDA Feeding Trials for Cultivated Dog Treats Under Noochies! Brand
Cult Food Science subsidiary Further Foods will submit its design of feeding trials to the FDA later this month, in pursuit of regulatory approval for cultivated chicken for dogs.
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Friends & Family Pet Food Co. to Debut Cultivated Fish Treats for Cats with Umami Bioworks
Friends & Family Pet Food Co. has partnered with cultivated seafood company Umami Bioworks to roll out treats and supplements for cats.
It's a big week for cultivated pet food.
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How Big Meat & Dairy Use the Tobacco Playbook to Influence Governments, Consumers & Climate Policy
The world's largest meat and dairy producers are using tobacco industry tactics to hinder global climate action and influence policymakers and the public in their favour.
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With UK Greenlight, Meatly’s Pet Food Becomes First Cultivated Meat to Be Approved in Europe
London-based Meatly is now allowed to sell its cultivated meat for pets in the UK, marking Europe's first approval for these proteins, and the world's first for pet food.
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Project Eaden: ‘The First Meat Alternative to Get So Close To Animal Meat’
Project Eaden co-founder Jan Wilmking on why fibre-spinning technology can solve plant-based meat's woes, the startup's investment plans, and when it will come to market.
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Future Food Quick Bites: Ben & Jerry’s Tour, Kids’ Protein Shakes & Blended Sausages
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 Ben & Jerry's non-dairy ice cream tour, a cultivated seafood grant,!-->…
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Could the Labour Government Hamper Novel Food Regulatory Reform in the UK?
With a change of government, the UK's plans to shake and speed up its regulatory process for novel foods like cultivated meat could be derailed.
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Pets Choice to Acquire Vegan Dog Food Brand Hownd, With Founders Exiting the Business
UK manufacturer Pets Choice has agreed to acquire vegan dog food maker Hownd for an undisclosed sum, in what is described as a "positive" deal for the brand.
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Lidl, Ahold Delhaize in Race to Be World’s First Retailers to Align Protein Sales with Climate Goals
Europe's supermarkets are increasingly pledging more plant protein offerings, spearheaded by Lidl and Ahold Delhaize. A mass transition is still far away, though.
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Slutty Vegan to Open Fast-Food Joint in the World’s Busiest Airport
Popular plant-based chain Slutty Vegan has begun construction for its forthcoming location at the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, which is set to open by the end of the year.
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UK Farmers Recognise Potential Benefits of Cultivated Meat, Shows Government-Funded Report
Farmers have always been pitted against cultivated meat, but a new report suggests that despite concerns, they recognise the opportunities presented by these proteins.
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How Alternative Protein Companies Can Learn From the EV Industry
Many have drawn parallels between alternative proteins and electric vehicles, but their disruption of conventional industries is far from the same. So how can the former learn from the latter?
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NovoNutrients Closes $18M Series A to Make Protein from CO2 for People & Pets
US alternative protein startup NovoNutrients has raised $18M in a Series A funding round ahead of opening its pilot facility, with a renewed focus on humans and pets.
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Bayou Best Foods: Big Idea Ventures Launches Vegan Seafood Company, Acquires IP From New Wave Foods
Food tech investor Big Idea Ventures has launched a new vegan seafood company that utilises intellectual property from New Wave Foods, which shut down last year.
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Future Food Quick Bites: Crownless Pineapples, Spent Coffee Cookies & A Brat Summer
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 Aldi's zero-waste pineapples, a Charli XCX-inspired marketing drive, and!-->…
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NatWest Gives In to Pressure from Livestock Lobby, Waters Down Advice to Eat Less Meat & Dairy
NatWest has scaled back its dietary recommendations to users of its banking app after months of lobbying pressure from livestock farmers.
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Umami Bioworks Looks to India to Scale Up Cultivated Seafood
Singapore's Umami Bioworks has partnered with two Indian entities as it aims to advance R&D and reach commercial-scale production for its cultivated seafood.
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Nestlé Enters Blended Meat Space with Soy-Based ‘Meat Extender’
Nestlé has introduced Maggi Rindecarne, a plant-based meat product meant to be blended with conventional beef, in Chile.
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Lidl Teams Up with WWF to Promote Sustainable Diets, Cut Food Waste & Help People Make Greener Choices
German discount retailer Lidl has partnered with the World Wildlife Fund to conserve biodiversity, promote planet-friendly diets, and reduce food waste across 31 countries.
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