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90% Global Public Investors Have ESG Investment Policies, New Survey Finds
Over 90% of global public investors now have specific environmental, social and governance (ESG) investment policies in place or are in the process of implementing them, reveals a new survey from independent think tank OMFIF and American!-->…
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The Ultimate Hong Kong CBD Guide: From Lattes To Snack Bars To Dog Treats
The humble hemp plant is having a moment in our fair city. Hong Kongers in the know have been using CBD for a couple of years now (and we've banging on about it for a while), but suddenly it seems CBD is everywhere. Your aunt's tried a CBD!-->…
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Clean Break: Lightlife Attack On Beyond Meat & Impossible Foods Sees Vocal Industry Backlash
A salty debate has erupted amongst the netizens of the plant-based world, with industry watchers, food tech startups and big food names alike all chiming in with their take on the latest controversy: Lightlife Foods, the long-time U.S.!-->…
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Patagonia, Unilever & IKEA Among The Brands Ranked By Experts As Global Sustainability Leaders
In a new survey conducted by public opinion research consultancy GlobeScan and global think tank SustainAbility, experts ranked Unilever, Patagonia, IKEA, Interface and Natura &Co as top leaders in sustainability. Experts say that!-->…
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Q&A w/ FMCG Gurus: Plant Based Consumer Attitudes in 2020
In the past couple of years, plant-based foods have become more popular amongst the masses. This is being driven by consumers changing their diets to lead healthier and more sustainable lifestyles and associating plant-based ingredients!-->…
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5 Signs That Japan’s Vegan Food Scene Is Having A Moment
While the plant-based trend seems to have experienced a slower uptick in Japan, it looks like it’s now hitting the country in a major way. From vegan bakeries serving up dairy-free Japanese-style milk buns to 100% plant-based burger joints!-->…
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5 Reusable Masks We Are Loving And Breathing Through
Facial masks are here to stay. Even if the number of Covid-19 infections suddenly plummets, the aftermath and new hygiene protocols will stay longer, if not forever... And that means, we have to treat face masks as a part of daily life, an!-->…
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6 Ways KFC Became The Fast Food Giant That Embraced Alt Protein
From dishing out plant-based chicken nuggets to participating in a 100% meat-free week movement, KFC is quickly making a name for itself as the restaurant chain that is embracing alternative proteins. As consumer demand for more!-->…
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Nestlé: Plant-Based Sales Grow 40% Since January While Other Categories Decline
Swiss food giant Nestlé has revealed that its plant-based sales have grown 40% in the past half-year amid the coronavirus crisis, which has sent consumers opting for meatless groceries more than ever before. Earlier this year, the!-->…
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Plant-Based Food Market To Hit US$74.2B By 2027 Due To Consumer Demand, New Report Says
New data from a report conducted by market research firm Meticulous Research predicts that the plant-based food market, which includes meat and dairy alternatives, plant-based ingredients and distribution channels, will reach US$74.2!-->…
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10 Stats About Consumers & Their Plant-Based Food Habits During Covid-19
New market research conducted by San Francisco-based F&B consultancy firm Mattson has revealed what consumers are thinking about plant-based foods amidst the coronavirus pandemic at a recent virtual education conference called SHIFT20.!-->…
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Values Matter: 57% Of Consumers Want Brands To Stand Up For The Planet
In the wake of the ongoing coronavirus crisis and the social justice movement, consumers are looking for brands that publicly stand for causes that are important to them, a new study finds. The top three issues that consumers want brands!-->…
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5 Virtual Running Challenges To Join While Official Races Are Still On Hold
2020 will be remembered as a year of cancelled events thanks to 'Rona (or Covid-19 as it is officially known) and us trail runners have been a particularly disappointed bunch. By definition, trail running is a sport that requires the!-->…
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New Study Defies UN Global Population Predictions, Suggest Drastic Drop By 2100 & Warns Reproductive Rights At Risk
New research suggests that the global population is likely to peak far earlier than originally predicted and begin declining by mid-century. By 2100, the researchers predict that the world population could be as much as 2 billion below!-->…
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Nearly 20% Drop In Red Meat Production Recorded In The U.S.
According to new figures released by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), red meat production has dropped almost 20% this May compared to the same period last year. The data comes amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, which!-->…
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Value-Led Recruiting: Patagonia’s Purpose Mission Attracts 9,000 Applications Per JD (Including Interns)
Patagonia, the famed outdoor apparel brand known for its green credentials and do-good mission, is attracting the top talent amongst younger generations. In a recent speech at Columbia Business School, the brand’s CEO Rose Marcario shared!-->…
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Conscious Consumers: 10 Ways Millennials & Gen Zs Are Changing How & What We Buy
Look around your regular grocery store or high street shops, and it’s pretty hard to miss the major changes that have taken place as new trends shake up decades-old established industries. Thanks to millennials (people born between 1981!-->…
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Dairy Industry May Be Wiped Out By Coronavirus Crisis & Rising Plant-Based Trend
Dairy farmers are now in the midst of an existential crisis as the coronavirus continues to wreak havoc on the industry while consumers keep shifting to plant-based alternatives. Even with billions of dollars provided by stimulus packages,!-->…
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Coronavirus Triggers Biggest Decline In Global Meat Consumption In Decades
New data shows that the coronavirus pandemic is sparking the biggest fall in meat consumption in decades all around the world. The trend, which analysts predict will last for at least the next few years, represents good news for the!-->…
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Lululemon To Acquire Home Workout Platform Mirror In US$500M Deal
Lululemon, the darling of the athleisure world, has announced that it will acquire the stay-at-home fitness company Mirror for US$500 million. It marks the brand’s first acquisition, and is yet another sign that the future of fitness!-->…
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South Korea: Vegan Population Triples As Plant-Based Market Explodes
Recent data is showing that like the rest of the world, South Korea’s plant-based movement is picking up speed. From the numbers of vegans to flexitarians, more consumers are opting to ditch meat for plant-based substitutes!-->…
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