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New Survey Finds Investors Still Optimistic About Alt Protein Despite Stalled Growth
Investor appetite for alternative proteins is still strong despite a decline in investment growth in 2022, says think tank the Good Food Institute and a new survey on 2022 investments into the alternative protein sector.
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Mush Foods Targets ‘Hybrid Meat’ With Mycelium Protein That Blends With Beef
On a mission to make meat hybrids mainstream, Israel-based Mush Foods is now offering a mushroom-derived 50CUT mycelium protein ingredient as a solution aimed at reducing animal protein in meat products.
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Latin America’s First Vegan Fast Food Chain Embraces the Joy of Plants
As the demand for vegan food continues to expand across the globe, Joy Burgers & Plants is the first vegan fast food chain to open in Latin America.
Joy Burgers & Plants opened its doors in Argentina last October. Joy offers a!-->!-->!-->…
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India Smart Protein Industry: 4 Things You Need To Know
Our four takeaways from an industry panel covering India’s smart protein sector, from industry growth to the country's indigenous crop diversity.
By Poorvasha Kar
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With $6 Million In Funding, Planetarians Plots a Future for Low-Carbon Vegan Meat
Planetarians, the San Francisco-based company that creates plant-based protein from minimal ingredients, has received a $6 million venture capital infusion to help it move to its next phase of commercial production.
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Miyoko’s Creamery Lawsuit: Case Filed By Plant-Based Dairy Company Against Founder
Plant-based dairy company Miyoko's Creamery has filed a case against founder Miyoko Schinner alleging breach of contract and company IP misappropriation.
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Beyond Meat Vegan McPlant Nuggets & Burger Come to All 1,429 McDonald’s Germany Restaurants
McDonald's and Beyond Meat are expanding their McPlant line of plant-based products with the addition of McPlant Nuggets and the Mc Plant burger in Germany, starting on February 22.
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The Precision Fermentation Alliance Brings 9 Industry Leaders Together for a More Sustainable Food System
Nine global precision fermentation leaders have come together to establish the Precision Fermentation Alliance, a new coalition that seeks to promote and champion precision fermentation as a trusted solution for a more resilient and!-->…
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Investments into Asia-Pacific Alt Protein Startups Up 43% Says New Report
According to new data, year-on-year funding for alternative proteins across Asia Pacific has increased by 43% and shows strong growth across all sector verticals from cultivated to plant-based to fermentation.
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Clean ‘Carefree’ Vegan Pulled Chicken Made From Peanuts Launches in China
Haofood, the leading producer of vegan chicken made from peanuts, says its clean-label plant-based chicken is now available in China.
Made without any artificial additives, preservatives, thickeners, or MSG, Haofood's clean Carefree!-->!-->!-->…
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Swiss Start-Up Mirai Foods Debuts the World’s First Cultivated Tenderloin Steak
Mirai Foods, the Switzerland-based food tech startup working on cultivated meat, says it has achieved a breakthrough with the first tenderloin steak grown from cells.
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28 of South Korea’s Cultivated Meat Stakeholders Sign MOU to Advance the Industry
Cultivated meat industry stakeholders in South Korea, including manufacturers, academia, and several city and provincial governments are working to advance cellular agriculture.
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60% of US Restaurant Operators See Plant-Based As A Long-Term Trend
One-third of US consumers say they like/love plant-based foods, and restaurant operators are increasingly likely to add plant-based menu items, with price and taste still key attributes for diners.
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Cajú Love’s Cashew Fruit Meat Makes Its Retail Debut
Cashew fruit meat startup Cajú Love has made its retail debut with placement in select retailers across Los Angeles, Portland, and New York.
Hawaii-based Cajú Love is carving a new category in the booming vegan meat market. But unlike!-->!-->!-->…
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Tofu Maker Acquires Tofurky For Undisclosed Amount
Tofurky, a leading producer of plant-based meats in the US, and its sister vegan cheese brand, Moocho, have been acquired by Morinaga Nutritional Foods, the US-based manufacturer of Mori-Nu Silken Tofu.
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Waitrose Debuts Marbled Plant-Based Steak Valentine’s Day Special
Slovenian startup and Y-Combinator alumn Juicy Marbles has partnered with UK supermarket chain Waitrose for a Valentines Day steak dinner special featuring its vegan marbled beef alternative.
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Japan Researchers Create Cultivated ‘Whole’ Steak Cube
University of Tokyo professor Shoji Takeuchi and his colleagues say they have succeeded in producing the world's first cultivated cubed steak.
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Hong Kong’s Plant Sifu Pork Comes to Nosh’s Meal Plan Menu
Plant Sifu, Hong Kong’s first locally established and produced plant-based food brand, has announced it will be the exclusive plant-based meat partner with the regional meal delivery service Nosh in a limited-edition menu!-->…
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Fable Foods’ Meaty Mushrooms Land $8.5 Million As Flexitarians Eat Up Healthy Alternatives
The Australian mushroom startup has secured a $8.5 million Series A round with a diverse group of backers including Princeton Professor Peter Singer, K3 Ventures and former YUM! Brands CEO Greg Creed.
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Vegan Runny Yolk Eggs Debut In Los Angeles Restaurants
Amid the largest avian flu outbreaks in history, Yo Egg is offering Los Angeles-area consumers an alternative: vegan whole-poached eggs.
Israel's Yo Egg has made its U.S. debut in Los Angeles at six area restaurants including two Real!-->!-->!-->…
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If We Build It, Will They Come?
Notes From the Frontlines of the Sustainable Food Movement – an opinion column by Irina Gerry
Food and climate are intrinsically linked: the way we produce food today is not sustainable. This much we know. Startups across the globe are!-->!-->!-->…
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