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90% of Koreans are Willing to Try Cultivated Meat, with Price & Taste Key Targets for Producers
A new report by the APAC Society for Cellular Agriculture (APAC-SCA) has revealed that an overwhelming majority of South Koreans are willing to try cultivated meat at least once, while price and taste remain key barriers. Regulatory!-->…
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Cocoa-Free Cadbury? WNWN Prepares to Get Sued with Vegan Alternatives to Popular Chocolates
London-based WNWN Food Labs is releasing three vegan cocoa-free chocolate products inspired by British favourites from Cadbury, Tony's Chocolonely and Terry's – in strikingly similar packaging that's as cheeky as it's risky.
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Food is Medicine Series: 7 Produce Prescription Startups Helping Boost Americans’ Food Security
As studies highlight the positive social impact of Food is Medicine programs on American lives and healthcare, here are seven produce prescription startups helping feed more nutritious and affordable meals to Americans.
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APAC AgriFood Report: Funding Hits A Low, But Farm Tech & Novel Foods Are On the Rise
Agrifood tech startups in Asia-Pacific saw an investment of $6.5B in 2022, a 58% fall from the year before – but agtech funding for farmers and primary novel food production increased by 24% year-on-year, according to a new report by!-->…
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South Korea Unveils National Plan to Promote Plant-Based Food Industry
South Korea becomes the second nation in the space of two weeks to announce a national plan dedicated to boosting local plant-based food production and promoting alt-protein consumption.
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Green Queen in Conversation: Cultivated Meat Pioneers – Josh Tetrick of GOOD Meat
The below conversation is the transcript of the first episode of the podcast miniseries Green Queen in Conversation: Cultivated Meat Pioneers featuring Josh Tetrick, founder and CEO of Eat Just and GOOD Meat, interviewed by show host!-->…
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Future Food Quick Bites: Sizzling Steaks, Parliamentary Protein & Vegan Hot Dogs
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 a bunch of vegan steak launches, the EU's alt-protein commitment, and a!-->…
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First Bite: APAC Startups Developing Plant Fats, Whole Cuts & Cultured Pet Food Backed by Climate-Centric VC Fund
Better Bite Ventures has announced investments in three APAC food tech startups as part of its early-stage First Bite initiative and has opened applications for the next funding round.
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50/50 Foods Founder on Flex Meat: ‘We’re the Google to Beyond and Impossible’s Yahoo’
Andrew Arentowicz, CEO of blended meat startup 50/50 Foods Inc explains who his target consumer is, why blended meat has failed before, why the category has a marketing problem and his take on the animal welfare question.
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Israel’s Food Tech Founders Unite to Feed 6,000 Vegan Meals to Soldiers
In the midst of conflict, vegan food companies, chefs and volunteers came together to feed Israeli Defence Force soldiers, their loved ones, and people who have been injured or displaced.
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Vegan Sushi Revolution: Konscious Foods CEO Yves Potvin on Disrupting Plant-Based Seafood
Konscious Foods founder and president Yves Potvin talks to Green Queen about microwaving frozen sushi, plant-based meat's challenges, consumer reception of its rolls, poke bowls and onigiri, and creating new vegan seafood analogues.
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Sweetgreen Will Now Only Use Extra Virgin Olive Oil to Cook Veggies, Grains & Proteins
Sweetgreen will become the first fast-casual restaurant chain in the US to exclusively use heart-healthy extra virgin olive oil to cook its vegetables, grains and proteins. Known for its salads and grain bowls, the brand is leaning into!-->…
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Gulfood Manufacturing: Ingredion Targets Middle East with Plant-Based, ‘Natural’ Products
Global food and drink ingredients giant Ingredion is partnering with its distributor Univar to showcase a range of plant-based, low-sugar, 'natural' products at the Gulfood Manufacturing conference this November.
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What Do Brits Want? 5 Takeaways from A New UK Consumer Survey on Plant-Based Meat
A new survey of 1,000 UK consumers highlights the importance of taste, price and more information when it comes to plant-based meat. Here are five key takeaways from the poll.
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Zayt Bioscience: Turning Fruit Waste into Precision Fermentation Butter
Berlin-based biotech startup Zayt Bioscience is using precision fermentation to upcycle fruit waste into planet-friendly fats and oils. The company has just emerged from stealth and aims to begin fulfilling orders for its Zayt Butter by!-->…
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Pork Soybean Startup Raises $30M to Produce More Animal Proteins via Plants
Warwick-based startup Moolec Science, which makes animal proteins using plants through molecular farming, has raised $30M in cash and kind from investors via convertible notes. It comes months after the company unveiled soybeans that!-->…
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Nongshim: South Korean Food Giant to Invest $7.4M in Food Tech with Cultivated Meat Focus
South Korean food and drink giant Nongshim is investing ₩10B ($7.4M) in venture funds aimed at incubating food tech startups, particularly those working with cultivated meat.
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Cult Food Science Launches Vegan Cat Treats Under Noochies Brand
Canadian alt-protein platform Cult Food Science has launched vegan cat treats under its sub-brand Noochies. The new product uses the company's patented Bmmune nutritional yeast ingredient.
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THIS is On TV: Plant-Based Sausages ‘Fool’ British Food Critic Grace Dent
Andy Shovel, co-founder of UK plant-based meat brand THIS, talks to Green Queen about the company's new TV ad, profitability plans, and why he's optimistic about the vegan meat industry.
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Che Sorpresa! Italy U-Turns on Cultivated Meat Ban – For Now
Months after voting to ban the production and sale of cultivated meat in the country, Italy has withdrawn its notification of the proposed bill to the EU. But while this could spell a victory for alt-protein and a sustainable future food!-->…
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A Global Roadmap To Address Anthropogenic Climate Change
How can we realistically shift away from animal agriculture, incorporate more plant-based foods in our diet, and ensure policies and funding go towards helping the environment and mitigating climate change? Two researchers put forth their!-->…
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