Green Business

It has been a milestone year for the future food industry, with regulatory approvals, big partnerships, and major court rulings. These are (in chronological order) the 10 biggest wins for food tech in 2024. Vow goes to market with…
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The number of UK universities barring fossil fuel companies from graduate fairs has increased by 30%, but only 15% have meat-free food outlets on campus. More and more British universities are ending recruitment links with fossil fuel…
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Brits are buying fewer meat alternatives out of a fear of ultra-processing, which has made traditional proteins like tofu and tempeh the darlings of the UK plant-based industry. In March, the UK's biggest supermarket made a prediction…
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Atlantic Natural Foods, the parent company of Loma Linda and Tuno, has terminated an agreement to be acquired by fellow plant protein maker Above Food. Three years after first announcing the deal, Canadian plant-based ingredients…
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Swedish oat milk giant Oatly has announced the closure of its production facility in Singapore, a move that will see a total of 59 workers laid off. In its latest move to streamline operations and reach profitability, Oatly has…
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As awareness about the environmental and welfare detriments of the textile industry grows, a new crop of startups is developing novel alternatives to change the way we dress and live. If things continue the way they are, the fashion…
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New Culture now needs much less animal-free casein to produce its mozzarella compared to conventional cheese, a critical step in its path to match the price of dairy. Californian startup New Culture has achieved a significant cost…
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Conagra Brands will introduce an On Track label on some of its Healthy Choice ready meals to cater to users of GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic. Will a 'GLP-1 Friendly' packaging label convince you to buy a product? That's what Conagra…
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Tomorrow, a new startup from Seattle, is hoping to disrupt the refrigerator category with technology that prolongs the shelf life of produce and reduces food waste. 2 May 2025 Update: Tomorrow's founder told The Spoon that the company…
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Over 60 climate activism groups have penned an open letter urging governments not to adopt GWP*, a controversial methane reporting tool that leaves the door open for greenwashing. A day after a New Zealand government panel paved the way…
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The world loves chocolate, but the planet itself? Not as much. Industry giants like Mondelēz, Lindt and Barry Callebaut understand that, and are backing startups changing the game with cocoa-free and cell-based alternatives. Chocolate…
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New research has found that associating lone fruits with 'sad' emotions can make supermarket shoppers feel sorry for them, increasing sales and mitigating food waste. Have you ever felt so sorry for a single banana that you've ended up…
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Migros, Givaudan, and Bühler Group have opened The Cultured Hub, a biotech facility to speed and scale up the production of cellular agriculture foods. Three years after announcing the partnership, some of Switzerland's largest food…
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Popular product scanning app Yuka has rolled out a new feature that allows users to hold food companies accountable for questionable ingredients. For years, Parisian startup Yuka has been a platform for consumer transparency and…
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Food waste has increased in British retailers, which are selling twice as much animal protein than needed and off track on the zero-deforestation goal for 2025, according to a new report. Supermarkets in the UK are lagging behind…
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British brand H!P has designed an oat milk chocolate based on the winning submission in a festive competition run by Amazon and The King's Trust. The kicker is a surprise ingredient. Chocolate-covered bacon may be a modern American…
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A UK court has dealt a blow to Oatly by ruling that 'milk' should not be used on plant-based products, in what is a big win for Big Dairy. A year after Oatly won the legal right to keep using the term 'milk' in its marketing, an appeals…
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Unilever is planning an auction to sell The Vegetarian Butcher, its flagship plant-based meat brand. This news has sent ripples through the industry, prompting many to ask: What does this mean for the future of plant-based meat, and how…
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A new analysis of job posts in the alternative protein sector shows what kind of roles are most popular, where people want to relocate to, and the disconnect with remote work. With the right investment, the alternative protein industry…
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Zomato has introduced a Food Rescue feature to allow customers to buy cancelled orders at a discounted rate, but restaurants remain divided over the move. India isn't just home to the world's largest population, it's also responsible…
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Food tech organisations have signed a deal to advance the alternative protein industry in South Korea, where cultivated meat is set to make its entry soon. As South Koreans prepare to welcome cultivated meat to their plates,…
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