Alt Protein

University of Queensland's Dr David Fechner outlines the behavioural science project he's working on, as part of a fellowship funded by the Australian government. Each year, the Australian government awards 50 prestigious Early Career…
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Reagenics Research produces protein inside potatoes via plant cell culture, and studies show its low methionine content can help build muscle and slow ageing. Could the spud be the key to longevity? Globally, up to 60% of people say…
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Swedish food tech startup Smaqo has rolled out meatballs made with beef and mycoprotein in supermarkets within the ICA Gruppen network. First, it was hybrid dairy; now, it's blended meat. Sweden's largest retailer is going all-in on the…
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Brits could be eating cultivated meat as soon as next year, with the Food Standards Agency hoping to approve two proteins by early 2027 as it releases an outlook on future food innovations. Cultivated meat has never been closer to…
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South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden has signed a bill that puts a five-year moratorium on the sale of cultivated meat, a month after vetoing a proposal to impose a permanent ban. The Mount Rushmore State has temporarily outlawed the sale…
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The EU's scientific advisory board has outlined critical measures to curb agricultural emissions and meet its climate goals, including the removal of livestock subsidies and encouraging plant-based diets. A shift from meat-heavy diets…
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Amid an ongoing fundraising drive, UK mushroom grower Urban Farm-Produce has unveiled Prepared Mane, a range of lion's-mane-based meat alternatives. As sales of plant-based food bounce back in the UK, one company is betting the farm on…
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Our weekly column rounds up the latest sustainable food innovation news. This week, Future Food Quick Bites covers Beyond Meat's Starbucks return, Quorn's ready-to-go bites, and a host of Indian alternative protein launches. New…
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China has released a draft of its policy priorities under its 15th five-year plan for economic growth, with new protein sources and green energy a key part of its climate strategy. At its ongoing Two Sessions summit, China's…
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Plant-based giant Beyond Meat has received a deficiency letter from Nasdaq, warning that the public company faces a delisting risk after its stock registered below $1 for 30 consecutive business days. As it overhauls its brand to drop…
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Australian startup Magic Valley has launched Rogue Pet, a brand of cultivated meat treats for dogs, to generate early revenue. The first drop of products has sold out within a week. As it advances its cultivated pork platform for…
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Novameat, a Spanish startup known for its pulled plant-based meat products, is expanding its horizons by offering its beef alternative for blended meat applications. As blended meat takes over European supermarket shelves, plant-based…
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The European Union has agreed to ban 31 meat-like names from being used on plant-based product labels, but common terms like 'veggie burger' have been exempted. After months of back and forth, the EU has dealt an enormous blow to the…
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As it gears up for a £5M funding round, Upcycled Plant Power, a startup turning waste broccoli stems into high-value ingredients, has introduced its fibre product, Fiba, to the UK foodservice sector. To meet the UK's protein and fibre…
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US plant-based protein bar maker Mezcla has closed a $9.5M Series B funding round to develop new products and expand its distribution. Protein's hold on the food industry shows no signs of stopping, and investors are taking note. New…
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Our weekly column rounds up the latest sustainable food innovation news. This week, Future Food Quick Bites covers Yeastup and Weena's yeast protein bar, Forager Project's Greek yoghurt expansion, and Oatly's Milan Fashion Week appearance.…
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Japanese cellular agriculture leader IntegriCulture has partnered with Sumitomo Riko to demo production of its cultivated meat in Singapore, and aims to file for approval this year. On the back of its first profitable year, Japan's…
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Italy's consumer base for plant-based meat, dairy and other products has expanded by nearly 11% in the last three years, with health at the forefront of the shift. Italians love their polpette, salsicce and salame – and not just the…
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The UN Food and Agriculture Organization is calling on governments to streamline their regulatory frameworks for cultivated proteins and precision-fermented foods. As novel foods like cultivated meat and precision-fermented ingredients…
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From yeast protein to cultivated meat, China is catapulting its bioeconomy with new policies, manufacturing facilities, and regulations. Can it influence the future of Asia's protein supply? As China prepares to release its new…
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At least 65 companies and brands now offer blended meat products amid fast-growing interest from retailers and foodservice operators. Can the category now scale past its proof-of-concept stage? From Disney to the Dutch Grand Prix,…
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