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Climate Change Fears Driving 40% of People to Avoid Having Children, Survey Finds
A new survey finds growing concerns over climate change are impacting a number of key considerations, including the decision to avoid having children.
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European Consumers Are Driving the Demand for Sustainable Protein, Survey Finds
European consumers are keen to see more alternatives to conventional animal products, finds a new survey.
More than 60 percent of consumers across four European countries—France, Spain, Germany, and Italy—say more alternatives to meat!-->!-->!-->…
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They’ve Got Beef: Beyond Meat Vs. Impossible Foods Burger Showdown: What’s The Difference?
Arguably, no two food tech companies have played a bigger role in making it seem possible for the planet to go plant-based than California-based rivals Beyond Meat and Impossible Foods. Both companies manufacture animal-free burger patties!-->…
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10 Stats Proving Secondhand Fashion Will Explode As Consumers Factor In Sustainability
The latest data shows that secondhand fashion that will lead sustainable fashion and see explosive growth in the next few years.
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Sustainable Texting? Green Queen’s Climate Conscious Emoji Guide
Emojispeak totally count as a language on its own nowadays. But using the laughing face or the red heart emoji is so 2016. It's 2022, time to upgrade your emojis the sustainable way.
PSA: it's now officially cool to be sustainable! So!-->!-->!-->…
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Can Eco Labels Help Consumers Shop Smarter? The U.K. Could Find Out Soon.
New research could help create an eco labeling system that would bring more clarity to shoppers about the sustainability of their purchases.
The findings, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, could help the!-->!-->!-->…
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13 Things You Need To Know About The Global Alt Protein Industry
The global alt protein industry is changing every day. Here's what you need to know.
In its annual 'State of the Industry 2021' report, The Good Food Institute (GFI) dived deep into the alternative protein landscape.
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British Meat-Eaters ‘Pleasantly Surprised’ By Vegan Alternatives To Animal-Based Dishes
British brand The No Meat Company has conducted a survey of 2,000 U.K. adults to gauge attitudes around plant-based meat. The key takeaway was that 46 percent of the participants had previously harboured disinterest in ‘different’ foods,!-->…
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Is Vilifying Food Waste The Secret To Limiting Global Warming? New Research Says Yes
Reducing food waste is the single best solution to the climate crisis, suggests a recent study. Project Drawdown identified the strategy as having the most tangible potential to reduce emissions. It is not the first time that an adaptation!-->…
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Gucci Asks Gen Z Consumers To Focus On Health Fashion With Connected Wearable Collaboration
Gucci has announced a collaboration with technology-infused jewellery brand Oura. The two have developed a Gucci branded Oura ring that functions as a fashion statement, fitness and sleep tracker. It marks an unusual move away from!-->…
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Gen Z Americans: 60% Approve Of Meat Tax And More Are Open To Meat Alternatives
A new study, conducted by Veylinx, has revealed consumer insights critical to the growth of the alternative protein sector. A key takeaway for brands looking to entice new customers is confirmation that price and taste are bigger drivers!-->…
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‘Beef But Better’: Kerry Identifies What Australia Consumers Are Looking From Plant-Based Beef Burgers
Consumers across the globe are adopting flexitarian diets, motivated by health and environmental factors. Newly published research by Kerry, the global leader in taste and nutrition, suggests the move towards alternative proteins starts!-->…
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Brits Are More Climate Conscious Than Ever, According To Search Engine Data
Google has released data that appears to demonstrate a shift towards climate awareness in the U.K. Users of the search engine have been looking for ways to reduce their environmental footprint, with specific methodologies starting to!-->…
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The How and Why of Carbon Labelling: Q+A w/ Just Salad’s Chief Sustainability Officer
As we've covered before, Just Salad is not your typical fast casual food chain. From introducing a 'Zero Foodprint' menu to boost regenerative farming to launching the first plastic-free anti-food waste meal kit brand, the salad bowl!-->…
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Launching a Food Startup? You’ll Want To Think About These Five Climate Consumer Trends
A new Earth Day study looked at the impact of food choices on the climate crisis and how far consumers are willing to adapt their buying habits and the overarching message is that the vast majority of consumers are still not that aware!-->…
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From Rooftop Gardens to Microgreens: Hong Kong’s Urban Farming Pioneers
A metropolis of skyscrapers, frenetic sidewalks and dazzling nightlife, Hong Kong's thriving economy has always fallen short on one thing - food security. The city is dangerously dependent on food import; a shocking 90 percent of the total!-->…
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IWD 2022: Celebrating the Queens Of Alt Protein Who Are Forging The Future Of Food
The two biggest plant-based protein startups in the world are run by men. The majority of the rising cell-based protein startups are also run by men, alongside most of the vegan investment groups that fund them. The leader of the NGO think!-->…
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How Changing Markets Foundation Disrupted London Fashion Week With Its Virtual Launderette: Everything Comes Out In The (Green)Wash
Changing Markets Foundation Launched a new website during London Fashion Week, held last month. The virtual computer game-style site shines a light on greenwashing and outs major offenders, via a virtual laundrette. The stunt was supported!-->…
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Beyond Meat CEO Predicts Market Recovery After Stock Dip, Blames ‘Covid-Related’ Fall In Demand
Beyond Meat CEO Ethan Brown has revealed he is confident that the company can overcome disappointing market performance in 2021. In a recent earnings conference call, he discussed factors that impacted revenue, including Covid-19 and said!-->…
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Clothing Retailers Are Looking To Capitalise On Growing Popularity Of Secondhand Shopping
Used clothing sales are expected to reach $77 billion by 2025. The figure is predicted to be directly impacted by popular resale sites and apps. Retailers have identified the surge in resale activities and are looking to cash-in with!-->…
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More Than 25% of Dutch People Want the Netherlands to Go Meat-Free
Research commissioned by ProVeg Netherlands has found that 28 percent of Dutch people want to see a future without meat. One fifth would like to see the government ban slaughterhouses. The research was conducted by Kieskompas, with the VU!-->…
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