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UK Govt Has Poured £75M Into Sustainable Proteins – But Job is Only Half Done
The UK is no longer at risk of falling behind other countries in the protein transition, thanks to a collective outlay of £75M in future food innovation. But more can be done in the upcoming food strategy.
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5 Minutes with A Future Food VC: Big Idea Ventures’s Andrew D Ive
In our new interview series, we quiz future food investors about the solutions that excite them the most, their favourite climate-forward restaurant, and what they look for in successful founders.
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Mosa Meat: Cultivated Meat Pioneer Files for Switzerland Approval After Instant Crowdfunding Success
Dutch cultivated meat pioneer Mosa Meat has filed a dossier for regulatory approval in Switzerland a day after surpassing its crowdfunding goal of €1.5M ($1.56M) in just 24 minutes.
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A Global First: Cultivated Dog Treats Hit UK Shelves As Consumers Seek Sustainable Pet Food
London-based Meatly's cultivated chicken has debuted at Pets At Home in the UK, as part of a hybrid dog treat made by vegan pet food startup The Pack.
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Future Food Quick Bites: Vegan Hot Honey, Dairy-Free February & Earthshot Prize
Our weekly column rounds up the latest sustainable food innovation news. This week, Future Food Quick Bites covers Eleven Madison Park's new vegan hot honey and Kite Hill's post-Veganuary dairy-free campaign.
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People Don’t Want Vegan Alternatives to Taste Like Meat – They Just Want Them to Be Cheaper
A new study suggests that plant-based meat analogues are more attractive to consumers when they're cheaper than conventional options – taste may not matter as much.
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Meat Eaters More Likely To Choose Plant-Based Meal Kits with ‘Moral’ Nudge
By Sophie Attwood, Sebastian Isbanner and David Fechner
New research: targeted messaging can encourage both plant-based and meat eaters to select more plant-based meals on online food ordering platforms.
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50% of Europeans Changing Diet for the Climate, With One Third Reducing Meat
Contrary to recent polls about a disconnect between sustainability and dietary change, a new survey has found that 52% of Europeans are changing the way they eat for the climate.
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Meet the Asian Students Taking on the Future of Food with Global Industry Giants
Self-heating vegan Hanwoo beef, plant-based octopus legs and Beyond Lamb were among the winners of the 2025 ProVeg Food Innovation Challenge.
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Are the FDA’s Proposed Front-of-Pack Nutrition Labels Good for Plant-Based Meat?
The FDA has proposed new front-of-pack labelling rules for packaged foods, which would highlight saturated fat, sodium, and added sugars – could it be a boon for plant-based meat?
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5 Minutes with A Future Food VC: E Squared VC’s Stephanie Dorsey
In our new interview series, we quiz future food investors about the solutions that excite them the most, their favourite climate-forward restaurant, and what they look for in successful founders.
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Upside Foods Eyes Approval For Sale of New Shredded Chicken Products at US Restaurants by End 2025
Californian cultivated meat pioneer Upside Foods is aiming to launch chicken shreds – its second product – in the US by year-end.
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Future Food Quick Bites: Coffee Creamers, Vegan Mayo & Cultivated Meat Legislation
Our weekly column rounds up the latest sustainable food innovation news. This week, Future Food Quick Bites covers two new dairy-free coffee creamers, Hellmann's social media prank, and Oato's launch of fresh oat milks at Sainsbury's.
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French ‘Veggie Burger’ Labelling Ban Rejected by Country’s Highest Court
The French government's proposed labelling ban on plant-based meat products has been cancelled by its top court, echoing a similar decision by its EU counterpart.
Veggie burgers are here to stay – yet again.
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Biden’s Final Food Push: US Government Releases Close to $10M in Sustainable Protein Grants
The US Department of Energy has invested $9.7M in three alternative protein projects to decarbonise the food sector and improve industrial productivity.
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Trumping America: Which Countries Stand to Win From Cultivated Meat Bans in the US?
With Donald Trump having returned to office, 2025 could be a bumper year for cultivated meat bans in the US – here are the countries that could benefit from these policies.
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Replace Animals with Plants: How Supermarkets Can Save Money and Hit Climate Targets
Rebalancing protein offerings to support plant-based diets can help supermarkets reach their climate goals quickly and inexpensively.
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China Opens $11M Cultivated Meat Centre with Support From Local Govt & Businesses
In Beijing's Fengtai District, the New Protein Food Science and Technology Innovation Base is aiming to fill the gap in China's cultivated meat and microbial protein ecosystem.
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C-Label: Do We Need A Certification for Cultivated Meat?
Swiss certification body V-Label has rolled out C-Label, a new accreditation for cell-based products like cultivated meat. But does the industry need it?
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Future Food Quick Bites: Plant-Based Lidl, House of Lords & Powdered Oat Milk
Our weekly column rounds up the latest sustainable food innovation news. This week, Future Food Quick Bites covers Lidl's new plant-based range, a vegan workplace canteen, and the UK House of Lords's nod to cultivated meat.
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Germany’s Project Eaden Spins $15.6M in Series A Funding for Ultra-Realistic Pork-Free Ham
German startup Project Eaden has secured €15M ($15.6M) in a Series A funding round to launch its fibre-spun whole-cut in retail, starting with REWE supermarkets nationwide.
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