Opinion

Regulatory consultant Stephen O’Rourke argues why the EU's current novel food regulation is slow, and what it can learn from competitors. When startups develop novel food ingredients, from precision-fermented proteins to algae-based…
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Owen Ensor, co-founder and CEO of British cultivated pet food startup Meatly, on why political bans shouldn't deter investors from the alternative protein ecosystem. The past year has witnessed a surge in media attention surrounding…
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Dr Sarah Ison, global director of research at Madre Brava, argues that the ultra-processed food discourse is helping worsen climate change. Ultra-processed foods, or UPFs, are dominating news sites, opinion pages and influencers’ social…
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Robert Dupree, general partner at VC firm Alwyn Capital, argues that future foods and alternative proteins are key to winning the AI race. If artificial intelligence (AI) is going to be the new determining factor for global hegemony,…
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I love coffee. I drink it every day. It’s part of my culture, my mornings, my memories. But behind each cup is a fragile system, and that system is breaking. Coffee and cocoa are daily rituals for many of us, but behind every cup or…
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James Murdock, founder of circular tech firm Alchemy, argues that circularity isn't just good for the planet – it makes business sense too, and smart tech brands know it. The circular economy – the infrastructure by which we collect…
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What's the best way to relatably communicate the carbon footprint of food products on their packaging? What do a running man, a banana, and a footprint all have in common? No, it’s not the start of a bad joke, but each of these items…
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Jeff Tripician is the CEO of Meatable, a Dutch food tech startup working on cultivated pork. A former meat industry exec, he argues that a collaborative approach is the only recipe for success. As global demand for meat rises, one thing…
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Thom Norman, co-founder of NGO FarmKind, believes people going vegan may not be the best way to fight factory farming. His solution? Diet offsetting. Here's a radical proposition: the best way to fight factory farming isn’t to go vegan.…
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Marin Vandamme, a fellow at the School for Moral Ambition in Amsterdam, argues why the EU's food strategy must emphasise protein diversification. Let me take you to a familiar scene: a family dinner where everything is going smoothly –…
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Synbio must prove itself as a superior alternative and win consumer trust to succeed amid the battle against ultra-processed foods, writes our columnist Chiara Cecchini. By Chiara Cecchini Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are under fire,…
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In this exclusive op-ed, Daily Harvest CEO Ricky Silver lays out what Robert F Kennedy Jr's confirmation as health secretary means for the US food system, and how we can move forward. In arguably the most polarised moment of our…
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Food and climate tech investors remained cautious with their cash in 2024, as funding for alternative protein dipped, investments failed to align with emissions impact, and women founders were sidelined yet again. The venture sector is…
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Klaus Mitchell, environmental advocate and co-founder of The Sustainability Awards writes about how to create a green future in a divided era. In a new year that will inevitably be marked by deep political divides and escalating…
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Nourish Ingredients CEO James Petrie explores the decline of VC investment in food tech, and how the sector can chart a course forward. As we navigate through what some might call a “food tech funding winter,” I find myself in an…
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Elin Roberts, co-founder and co-CEO of Better Nature Tempeh, believes the way people approach dietary change has shifted past vegan eating – and brands must too. In 2023, Better Nature Tempeh introduced three marinated versions of its…
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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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Welcome to the final edition of Green Queen’s #COP29 Digest. Here, our editorial team curates the must-reads, the must-bookmarks and the must-knows from around the interwebs to help you ‘skim the overwhelm’. Catch up: VOLUME…
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Welcome to Volume 3 of Green Queen's #COP29 Digest. Here, our editorial team curates the must-reads, the must-bookmarks and the must-knows from around the interwebs to help you ‘skim the overwhelm’. Catch up: VOLUME 1 – VOLUME 2 …
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Welcome to Volume 2 of Green Queen's #COP29 Digest. Here, our editorial team curates the must-reads, the must-bookmarks and the must-knows from around the interwebs to help you ‘skim the overwhelm’. Catch up: VOLUME 1 Headlines You…
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Welcome to #COP29 – watch the opening ceremony here. In our Green Queen COP29 Digest, our editorial team curates the must-reads, the must-bookmarks and the must-knows from around the interwebs to help you ‘skim the overwhelm’. It’s…
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