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California’s BlueNalu Bets on Premium Sushi & Price Parity with Cultivated Bluefin Toro
US cultivated seafood startup BlueNalu is targeting an initial launch of its bluefin tuna in California and has cemented partnerships to take the product global.
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The 6 Types of Plant-Based Meat Consumers, and How Brands Can Attract Them
The "addressable market" for plant-based meat and dairy in the US is large, with potential consumers largely omnivores. What does it say about the industry's future?
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Global Plant-Based Sales Up By 5% in 2024 Despite US Setback: New Report
The Good Food Institute, an alternative protein think tank, has released its latest State of the Industry series of reports for 2024. Here's how plant-based, fermentation-derived and cultivated proteins fared in 2024.
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Beef, Beliefs & Billionaires: Why Meat Is Booming Again in America
Americans' appetite for meat is increasing, with sales reaching record highs in 2024 amid a cultural shift and changing political landscape. Here's what's going on.
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In Trump’s America, Only 14% of Republicans Call Climate Change A Threat
More Americans now believe climate change is a serious threat, although this is outlined by a huge partisan divide.
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Globally, 60% Believe in Climate-Smart Diets, and 89% Want More Govt Action
Transitioning away from emissions-heavy animal proteins is critical to saving the planet, but it isn't possible without government action.
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Americans Know Beef is Bad for the Planet, And They Want Their Leaders to Talk About It
Over half of Americans identify beef as the most polluting food, and many are open to eating plant-based, but they need policy changes to support the shift.
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The Best Way Forward for Plant-Based? Stop Copying Meat, Says One Startup
With sales of meat analogues continuing to drop, some plant-based companies are moving away from replication and betting on new product formats. Revo Foods is one of them.
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In A Worrying Sign for Food Tech, Americans Trust Authenticity Over Science to Identify ‘Truth’
US consumers value authenticity over science in their beliefs around food and agriculture, with a majority seeking truth as "simple, safe and familiar", a new survey has found.
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Explainer: What is the Non-UPF Verified Label, and What Do Brands Need to Know?
The Non-GMO Project recently launched a new on-pack certification to help consumers identify ultra-processed foods – here's what you need to know, and what it means for plant-based meat.
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Brazilians Cool on Beef as Health Risks Take Precedence
Polling shows that health concerns are the biggest consumption driver in Brazil, potentially pushing 74% of its population to reduce or eliminate meat from their diets.
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Could Extended Reality Be A Silver Bullet for Plant-Based Meat?
Researchers in Finland are using extended reality to create a multisensory eating experience and enhance the appeal of plant-based meat alternatives.
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Understanding ‘Switching Potential’: Better Taste & Access Could Unlock Thirst for Plant-Based Dairy
Dairy-free milk is the most evolved market in the plant-based industry, and a majority of non-drinkers show a potential to switch if certain barriers are removed.
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Trend Report: From Syrups to Cereal, Protein is Everywhere – These Startups Make Sure It Doesn’t Cost the Earth
We may be overconsuming protein, but the global appetite for the nutrient continues to grow – and future food brands are listening.
Protein-enhanced coffee may have been around for a few years, but how often do you find protein in your!-->!-->!-->…
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McDonald’s New Meat-Free Burger in Canada Is All About the Veggies
McDonald's Canada is trialling the McVeggie, featuring a patty that ditches plant-based meat for vegetables.
After the Beyond Burger failure in Canada, McDonald's is banking on vegetables for its latest meat-free main.
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India: In the World’s Most Populous Country, Health is Putting Plants on the Plate
A nation known for its meat-free culture, India's plant-based food market is on the "brink of transformation" as healthy eating and protein intake take centre stage.
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‘Rivalling Tofu’? Plant-Based Innovator Juicy Marbles Rolls Out Whole-Cut Pork with Nutri-Score A
Slovenian whole-cut meat analogue maker Juicy Marbles has released Pork-ish, the second product in its Meaty Meat lineup, its cheapest offering ever.
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No Meat, No Fuel: Massive Attack’s Bristol Concert Breaks Record as Lowest-Carbon Live Music Event
British trip-hop band Massive Attack's music festival in Bristol last summer produced the lowest emissions of any concert ever, according to a new report.
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Ultra-Processed Furore & Raw Milk Craze Hike Dairy Sales, But Plant-Based Alternatives Are Here to Stay
Consumption of non-dairy alternatives witnessed a dip at the start of the year, while conventional products like whole milk enjoyed growing sales.
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Taste Still A Barrier for Plant-Based Meat, But Top Brands Show the Way Forward
Meat-eaters find most plant-based alternatives inferior to animal protein in taste and texture, but some industry-leading products show how to bridge the gap.
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The Cost of Climate Change: 6 Foods You Love Are About to Get More Expensive
Climate change is already disrupting food supplies across the world, causing shortages and raising prices for consumers – here are six staples under threat.
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