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Meet The Vegan Fishmongers: The Rising Tide of Plant-Based Seafood
Vegan seafood is on the rise — but what’s behind its growth, and who are the key players? And are plant-based seafood whole-cuts a reality?
If you look at the myriads of lists forecasting vegan trends in 2022, plant-based seafood!-->!-->!-->…
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Canned Food Pioneer Launches yumeat™, Asia’s Most Affordable & Versatile Plant-Based Protein Brand
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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I Tasted Solein Protein Made From Thin Air, And Here’s What I Thought
Solar Foods unveiled the first tasting of Solein, the company’s protein made from thin air. Is it a marketing gimmick or the future of food?
Proteins made from thin air? At first, I couldn't wrap my head around it. The idea of protein!-->!-->!-->…
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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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5 Countries Prioritizing Low-Carbon, Plant-Forward National Food Policy
National decarbonization plans require a focus on food-related greenhouse gas emissions and these five countries have put plant-forward diets front and center of domestic climate policy.
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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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HackSummit: The Climate Conference You Can’t Miss
Green Queen's founder shares her take on HackSummit, the must-attend yearly climate and food tech event that just took place in Lausanne, Switzerland.
Should climate activists travel to conferences? It’s a tough question to answer.!-->!-->!-->…
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Because Animals Rebrands to BioCraft As It Doubles Down on Cultivated Pet Food
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.
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Wicked Kitchen Stays ‘Ahead of the Curve’ With Vegan Seafood Brand Acquisition
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.
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Lever VC Report Navigates Cultivated Meat Risks: ‘It Is Especially Important to Scrutinize’
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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The Dirty Business Of Fats And Why Alternatives Are Key To Future-Proofing Our Food System
A handful of startups around the world are pioneering new ways to produce the fat we all know and love, and unlocking a more sustainable food system in the process.
Fat is an important, but often misunderstood, core macronutrient. It!-->!-->!-->…
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Megmilk and Agrocorp Join Forces to Tap into Asia’s Plant-Based Ingredients Market
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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ADM and Air Protein Will Co-Produce Sustainable Protein Made From CO2
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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Miyoko’s Creamery: Plant-Based Dairy Founder And Company She Started Agree To Resolve All Lawsuits And Withdraw Legal Claims
Three months after the vegan dairy company filed a lawsuit against its founder and former CEO, both parties say they have resolved all disputes and withdrawn all legal claims.
In social media post published by both Miyoko Schinner and!-->!-->!-->…
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Fresh Del Monte Invests In Vegan Cheese
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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Behind The Burger: How Scientists Make Plant-Based Foods Look, Taste & Cook Like Meat
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.
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Beyond Meat Misled Its Investors, Class Action Lawsuit Claims
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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Motif FoodWorks Hopes to Raise the Bar on Vegan Meat With Its 3 New Categories
Pioneering food tech company, Motif FoodWorks, has unveiled a new range of vegan meat products under the Motif PorkWorks, Motif BeefWorks, and Motif ChickenWorks labels. It will debut the new range at the National Restaurant Association!-->…
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New Culture’s Pizzeria Mozza Debut Sets a New Standard for Animal-Free Cheese
In 2021, San Francisco food tech startup New Culture said it was planning to launch its precision fermentation mozzarella into pizzerias by 2023. The company is making good on that promise, launching in Nancy Silverton's iconic Los Angeles!-->…
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Foody’s and Cocuus Launch the First Large-Scale 3D Vegan Meat Bioprinting Facility
Spain-based food tech companies Foody's and Cocuus have announced they are joining forces to industrialize and commercialize 3D-bioprinted plant-based products.
The new alliance between Foody's and Cocuus marks a pivotal moment for the!-->!-->!-->…
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With Its First Whole Cut Vegan Chicken, TiNDLE Sees ‘Unlimited Potential’
Singapore-based vegan meat brand TiNDLE has announced TrueCut, its first whole-cut plant-based chicken product, with what it says is the same taste, texture, and experience as whole-cut meat.
TiNDLE, a Next Gen Foods brand, says it!-->!-->!-->…
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