Future Foods

The world's leading fast-food chains – McDonald's, Burger King, Subway, Pizza Hut and KFC – are offering an increasing number of plant-based options, according to a nine-country report by food awareness organisation ProVeg International.…
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Plant-based newcomer Recreate Foods has appointed Michael Salem, creator of Burger King's Impossible Whopper, as its president. Previously the curator of Kevin Hart-owned restaurant Hart House's menu, he joins a vegan chicken brand that…
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Prolonging what CEO Ethan Brown called "the most difficult period" for the plant-based giant, year-on-year sales at Beyond Meat fell by 30.5% to $102M, with a $53.5M net loss. The company has now reduced its full-year revenue forecast and…
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Joining other food businesses in contributing to Singapore's 30 by 30 food security initiative, Agrocorp International's HerbYvore brand has launched the country's first locally produced vegan cheese range. The HerbY-Cheese products are…
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Shanghai food tech brand Haofood, known for its plant-based chicken made from peanuts, has launched soup dumplings filled with peanut-based pork mince. The first plant-based meat brand to use peanut protein as the base ingredient, this…
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US molecular farming pioneer Nobell Foods has launched an ad campaign imagining the impact of climate change on the future of pizza. The Bill Gates-backed brand, which is developing animal-free cheese from soy-derived casein protein and…
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A week after its rebranding and product expansion announcement, TiNDLE Foods has launched new vegan chicken pieces in Singapore and the Netherlands. It marks the brand's first offering fully designed and manufactured in Singapore, and one…
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Dutch startup Meatable has raised $35M in funding to scale the production and accelerate the commercial launch of its cultivated pork. Bringing the total funding received by the company to $95M, the announcement comes a month after it…
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On August 5, 2013, a team of Dutch scientists from Maastricht University, led by Dr Mark Post, showcased the world's first burger made from cultivated meat at a tasting in London. It was the result of decades of research and trials, with…
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Beyond Meat's first new ad campaign after a difficult year sees the plant-based meat brand go back to its roots – literally. Titled There's Goodness Here, Beyond tackles misinformation about plant-based meat in a subtle response to the…
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At the 2023 US Conference of Mayors, 1,400 elected officials followed the lead of New York City's vegan mayor Eric Adams to ratify a resolution promoting a shift to plant-based diets across the country. The leaders say following such an…
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Israeli-cultivated meat startup Aleph Farms has filed for regulatory approval to put its cell-based steak on restaurant menus in the UK, reports Bloomberg. The alt-protein producer made the application on July 21, days after applying for…
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Israeli startup Chunk Foods' plant-based whole-cut meat is now on the menu at Charley's Steak House in Orlando – the first time a US steakhouse chain is offering a vegan alternative. Backed by Robert Downey Jr's VC firm FootPrint…
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The link between coffee and climate change is well-documented. The industry has been hit with low harvests, uneven yields and uncertainty due to extreme temperatures and changing weather conditions. Coffee is among the foods with the…
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The governments of Taiwan and Saudi Arabia have joined a growing list of countries backing the vegan industry, announcing startups and funding, respectively, to create plant-based meat. Taiwan plans to produce whole cuts via a spin-off…
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Following heavy backlash for its meat-intensive menus in previous years, the UN has confirmed it will serve mostly vegan food at the upcoming Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai. The landmark decision is a first for the…
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In yet another sign of the growing popularity of plant-based seafood, Californian frozen vegan sushi brand Konscious Foods has raised $26M in a seed funding round. Founded by French chef Yves Potvin, who also launched Yves Veggie Cuisine…
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The LIVEKINDLY Collective (LKC) has acquired Californian plant-based meat startup Alpha Foods, which becomes the sixth food brand under the former's portfolio. Founded in 2015, Alpha's lineup includes frozen burritos, burgers, nuggets and…
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Flora Ventures has announced the launch of its $80M fund, with its first closing securing commitments of $50M and establishing it as the largest Israeli-based AgriFood venture capital firm. The data from IVC confirms Flora Ventures is…
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Yo Egg, the creators of the world's first plant-based sunny-side-up and poached eggs, has announced a partnership with U.S.-based vegan fast-casual chain, Veggie Grill. Yo Egg and Veggie Grill are launching three new limited-time…
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Leading U.K. tempeh producer Better Nature has announced the nationwide rollout of its Organic Tempeh, Curry Tempeh Pieces, and Mediterranean Tempeh Pieces into all 966 Lidl stores across the U.K. Better Nature's product expansion…
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