Research & Scientific Studies

Backed by a $2.1M state grant, Tufts University will open a future food innovation hub this year, with an open-source cell bank for cultivated meat research. An upcoming centre at Tufts University's Medford campus offers "truly…
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Young men's meat consumption is rising faster than any other age group in the UK. Still, Gen Z remains the most likely demographic to follow a vegan or vegetarian diet. The UK has long been a trailblazer in the meat-free movement. It…
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Researchers in the UK have devised a method to turn the yeast left over from beer production into edible scaffolds for affordable cultivated meat. When it comes to meat, nose-to-tail eating could give way to a "pint to plate" approach,…
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Blended meat is entering the protein mainstream – but are snacks like beef jerky a more viable format than burger patties? And is seaweed a better option than other plants? A new study answers it all. Go to the supermarket, and you can…
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Dogs that eat premium, meat-rich diets can have a larger climate impact than their owners, with the ingredients in British dog food making up 1% of the country's total emissions. Your dog's diet could harm the planet more than your own,…
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The US leads the world in the number of alternative protein producers, but countries in Asia-Pacific show strong consumption and availability trends for plant-based food. Despite the negative media coverage, in the eyes of consumers,…
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Well-planned vegan and vegetarian diets can be healthy for children, according to a nutritional analysis of the eating patterns of nearly 50,000 kids. In the largest review of its kind, researchers from Italy, Australia and the US have…
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The UN FAO has released its annual Statistical Yearbook for 2025, featuring data about the food and agriculture system, land use, emissions, and more. Here are the 10 most important charts. Each year, the UN Food and Agriculture…
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Scientists at Italy's public research agency have developed prototypes of nutrient-rich sweet snacks from cultured plant cells and fruit residues, offering a glimpse at the future of food. Italy may have rejected cultivated meat, but…
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Two new surveys highlight the growing consumer acceptance of alternative pet food, with cultivated meat particularly piquing their interest. It has been a year when sustainable pet food truly found its footing. People in the UK were…
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The annual carbon footprint of beef recipes promoted by the US's leading food outlets on social media exceeds that of Belgium, shows new analysis. The media's influence on sustainable eating is under the spotlight once again, with a new…
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A new MIT study calculates the climate impact of the live music industry, identifying fan travel and food and beverage as the biggest sources of emissions. How audiences travel to concerts and the kind of food they're served have the…
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The global green economy is outpacing all industries except tech, and within the sustainability sector, food and agriculture is poised to be the second fastest-growing segment. Despite what headlines might suggest, the global…
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Meat prices in the UK have increased over six times faster than beans and lentils, causing a slowdown in sales of animal proteins in favour of plant-based options. As the cost of meat reaches unprecedented highs, Brits are feeling the…
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Asia's water insecurity is escalating, threatening further economic and social risks; adopting measures like better irrigation systems and sustainable diets can avert this crisis. The world's largest continent is home to 60% of its…
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Despite sustainable diets and meat reduction being identified as key levers to mitigate the climate crisis, only a small fraction of media coverage focuses on these topics. As scientists raise alarms about our current meat consumption…
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A group of scientists have identified 10 bottlenecks hindering China's alternative protein progress, calling for policy and investment support to overcome the barriers. Long heralded as a leader in the green energy and mobility spaces,…
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Climate action organisation Project Drawdown has launched a new Explorer tool to classify environmental solutions based on their level of impact (or lack thereof). There are legions of ways to fight the climate crisis, both on an…
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Welcome to the final edition of Green Queen’s #COP30 Digest. Here, our editorial team curates the must-reads, the must-bookmarks and the must-knows from around the web to help you ‘skim the overwhelm’. Catch up: VOLUME 1 |…
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Welcome to #COP30. In our Green Queen COP30 Digest, our editorial team curates the must-reads, the must-bookmarks and the must-knows from around the web to help you ‘skim the overwhelm’. Catch up: VOLUME 1 | VOLUME 2 Headlines…
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Welcome to Volume 2 of Green Queen’s #COP30 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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