Policy & Regulation

Our weekly column rounds up the latest sustainable food innovation news. This week, Future Food Quick Bites covers Beyond Meat's Starbucks return, Quorn's ready-to-go bites, and a host of Indian alternative protein launches. New…
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Swedish precision fermentation startup Melt&Marble has secured clearance to sell its animal-free fat for food in the US and personal care lipid internationally. Melt&Marble can now commercialise its sustainable "designer fats"…
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China has released a draft of its policy priorities under its 15th five-year plan for economic growth, with new protein sources and green energy a key part of its climate strategy. At its ongoing Two Sessions summit, China's…
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The European Union has agreed to ban 31 meat-like names from being used on plant-based product labels, but common terms like 'veggie burger' have been exempted. After months of back and forth, the EU has dealt an enormous blow to the…
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Our weekly column rounds up the latest sustainable food innovation news. This week, Future Food Quick Bites covers Yeastup and Weena's yeast protein bar, Forager Project's Greek yoghurt expansion, and Oatly's Milan Fashion Week appearance.…
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US food tech startup MycoTechnology has secured self-affirmed GRAS status for Zukora, its precision-fermented sweet protein from honey truffles, and has scaled up to commercial batches. With companies in the US scrambling to reformulate…
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Italy's consumer base for plant-based meat, dairy and other products has expanded by nearly 11% in the last three years, with health at the forefront of the shift. Italians love their polpette, salsicce and salame – and not just the…
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The UN Food and Agriculture Organization is calling on governments to streamline their regulatory frameworks for cultivated proteins and precision-fermented foods. As novel foods like cultivated meat and precision-fermented ingredients…
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PlanetDairy has gained a listing for its hybrid cheeses at nearly 500 ICA Gruppen locations in Sweden, months after the national dietary guidelines placed plant-based milk on par with dairy. As new policies and research expand awareness…
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The Helsinki City Council has voted to halve meat and dairy procurement and replace it with plant-based options in schools, hospitals and other municipal institutions by 2030. Finland's capital is emerging as a trailblazer in…
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A Chinese trade association has developed the country's first national plant-based food standard to address the industry's biggest commercial challenges. Chinese companies are accelerating the country's drive to become a sustainable…
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Dutch food tech startup Vivici has launched its animal-free lactoferrin protein under the Vivitein brand, after self-determining its GRAS status in the US. Precision fermentation firm Vivici is aiming to expand access to functional and…
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Our weekly column rounds up the latest sustainable food innovation news. This week, Future Food Quick Bites covers a new vegan docuseries on HBO Max, Lasso's protein fruit snacks, and PepsiCo's plant-based soup bet. New products and…
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Supportive policies for alternative proteins are one of the most effective ways to curb biodiversity loss, but a high level of funding is needed. In January, the UK government declared biodiversity loss a threat to its national…
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Indian firm PreferCo has teamed up with German biotech giant Glatt to launch a precision fermentation scale-up centre in Hyderabad, weeks after India's landmark trade deal with the EU. It was nearly a month ago that India signed its…
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Bonvivant Cocktail Bistro, a one-Michelin-starred restaurant in Berlin, has ditched dairy and eggs from its brunch offerings, completing its transition to a fully vegan menu. Plant-based haute cuisine is on fire, as more and more of the…
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A coalition of plant-based food representatives is calling for €3B in research and innovation funding to rebalance and greenify Europe's protein supply over the next decade. Europe is in desperate need of a transition towards…
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Harnessing the world's most abundant protein from duckweed, US startup Plantible Foods has secured a 'no questions' letter from the FDA, validating its ingredient for the food industry. Cookies made from leaves could soon be a reality…
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Cultivated meat is at a critical juncture, with investment at a seven-year low and the closure of several pioneering startups. Now, some of the leading players speak to Green Queen about their plans for 2026, and the industry's future. …
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The Polish health ministry has officially published new regulations that will guarantee access to plant-based meals in schools and ramp up food waste reduction strategies. Plant-based meals will soon be the norm in Poland's schools,…
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The US Departments of Agriculture and War have signed an MoU to elevate agriculture into the national security framework, with a focus on advancing novel technologies to address vulnerabilities. Food security is critical to national…
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