Green Business

The Good Food Institute, an alternative protein think tank, has released its latest State of the Industry series of reports for 2024. Here's how plant-based, fermentation-derived and cultivated proteins fared in 2024. While investment…
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While most foodservice companies have outlined climate commitments that involve a protein shift, only some caterers are walking the talk, finds new analysis. Only half of the US's leading foodservice providers have commitments to reduce…
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Fermentation has transformative potential for the future of the EU's agrifood system – but industry leaders say they need regulatory and financial support from policymakers. The EU must build its modern fermentation capacity to…
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AI protein discovery platform Shiru is producing its animal-free fat ingredient at commercial scale- CEO Jasmine Hume calls it a "turning point" for the food industry. In a major milestone for the future food industry, a plant-based…
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Molecular farming player Moolec Science – known for its pork-producing soybeans – has announced a merger with Argentina's Bioceres Group and two other firms. Luxembourg-based Moolec Science has agreed to merge with three companies,…
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In our 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. Jenn Burka is a Principal at FTW Ventures. …
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Americans' appetite for meat is increasing, with sales reaching record highs in 2024 amid a cultural shift and changing political landscape. Here's what's going on. Meat is back on American plates – at least if you look at the…
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US startup Compound Foods has expanded its tech platform to help food companies replace at-risk commodities like coffee and chocolate with bean-free alternatives. Coffee and chocolate may go well together, but things are not going all…
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Our weekly column rounds up the latest sustainable food innovation news. This week, Future Food Quick Bites covers Purple Carrot's partnership with Fable Foods, Gosh!'s new points-based packaging, and SimpliiGood's spirulina-based salmon. …
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Neat, the vegan burger chain backed by Sir Lewis Hamilton & Leonardo DiCaprio, has shut its remaining UK locations, after a spate of closures over the last 18 months. Popular plant-based fast-food chain Neat has closed its two…
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Confectionery giant Mondelēz International is facing a major lawsuit alleging that it falsely claims climate neutrality on Clif Bars, pushing offsets into further scrutiny. As false marketing lawsuits on food companies continue to…
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Atlantic Natural Foods, the plant-based company behind Loma Linda and Tuno, has filed for bankruptcy months after withdrawing from a takeover deal by Above Food. In the latest example of the financial challenges facing the plant-based…
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US food tech startup Perfect Day has been hit with a false marketing lawsuit for its FDA-approved, animal-free dairy whey protein. Months after ending its lawsuit with a co-manufacturing partner, Californian precision fermentation…
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European future food startups saw a 25% boost in funding in 2024, making the region a global leader in the space – but economic uncertainty is keeping investors cautious this year. While US tariffs keep business leaders and investors on…
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In our 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. Steve Simitzis is a Partner at Solvable…
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Our weekly column rounds up the latest sustainable food innovation news. This week, Future Food Quick Bites covers This's pasta partnership with Ugo Foods Group, Starday's $11M Series A round, and a nomination for the Earthshot Prize. …
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US consumers value authenticity over science in their beliefs around food and agriculture, with a majority seeking truth as "simple, safe and familiar", a new survey has found. How do you define truth when it comes to the food system…
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Food delivery giant Just Eat Takeaway's German arm has introduced plastic-free food boxes using Xampla's plant-based, 100% biobased Morro Coating. In addition to its partnership with seaweed packaging maker Notpla, Just Eat Takeaway has…
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Plant-based meat maker TiNDLE Foods is keeping tabs on tariffs and the UPF conversation as it builds on revenue growth with retail expansions and prioritises cash reserves. It's never easy to be a business leader, and it feels…
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With all the uncertainties around global tariffs, most industries are in a precarious position, including food tech. Here's what sector VCs are advising startup founders about the global trade war. It's only mid-April, but 'tariff'…
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Mill, a startup tackling food waste through a smart recycling bin, has reached $20M in revenue and rolled out a product designed for the workplace. As food waste becomes a greater priority for businesses in the US, Californian startup…
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