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Hobose: New China AR App Gives Personalised Food & Dietary Advice While You Grocery Shop
Chinese startup Coolhobo recently launched Hobose, an augmented reality app that acts as a tool for consumers to understand which food products to put in their shopping basket. Users will be given “traffic light guidance” when they point!-->…
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Trend Forecaster Li Edelkoort: Coronavirus Offers Planet Chance For Restart
The coronavirus outbreak, now declared a global pandemic, will eventually enable humanity to reset its values for the benefit of the planet, said top trend forecaster Li Edelkoort. In an interview with Dezeen, Edelkoort said that the!-->…
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Lab-Grown Oil? Bill Gates Invests In Deforestation-Free Palm Oil Startup C16 Biosciences
Microsoft billionaire Bill Gates has just invested in New York-based startup C16 Biosciences in a Series A funding round that attracted US$20 million in total. The startup uses bioreactors in their labs to grow an oil alternative that is!-->…
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5 Depressing Facts Ahead Of International Women’s Day 2020
International Women’s Day is internationally observed on the March 8th every year, representing a focal point for women’s rights and is a celebration of the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. Some people wonder!-->…
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No More Chicken: KFC Branch To Go 100% Meat-Free For Week Without Meat
A branch of KFC in Rotterdam, the Netherlands will be replacing all chicken with meat-free Quorn products to mark the national “Week Without Meat” initiative, which will be taking place across the country this year from the 9th to 15th!-->…
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Japan Airlines To Serve Vegan Beyond Burgers On Select Flights Until May
Japan’s national flag carrier line Japan Airlines will be serving vegan burgers using Beyond Meat’s plant-based patties on select routes between Tokyo and the United States. The vegan burger option will be available to first class!-->…
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Gap Partners With ThredUP, Latest Fashion Retailer To Join Resale Trend
Gap has become the latest retailer to hop on the secondhand resale market, following multiple high-profile players looking to stay relevant and cash-in on shifting consumer tastes for sustainable fashion. In partnership with one of the!-->…
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Are LSD & Psychedelics Making A Wellness Comeback?
Psychedelic drugs are currently classified as an illegal substance in most countries around the world, yet explosion of recent research findings have put LSD and other psychedelics back onto the map for their potential as a!-->…
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Colgate Enters CBD Space With Acquisition Of Natural Oral Care Brand Hello
Multinational personal care giant Colgate Palmolive is to acquire Hello Products, the fastest-growing natural oral care brand in the United States whose product line includes a range of CBD-containing oral health products. The move by the!-->…
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BREAKING: Pizza Hut UK Is Looking At Replacing Dairy Cheese With Vegan Substitute
In an announcement made on Wednesday, Pizza Hut UK revealed that it is considering replacing all its dairy cheese with a vegan alternative in order to reduce their carbon emissions. The plan, which was unveiled at a London event, is a part!-->…
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Bye ‘Millennial’ Pink! Green Is The New Colour Of The Year Says Vogue
According to designers all over the world, it’s time for millennial pink to step aside and make way for green to take over the new decade. At a time when we are feeling more disconnected from nature than ever before and when climate!-->…
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Future Of Wellness Report 2020: The 5 Most Interesting Industry Trends
Every year, the Global Wellness Summit (GWS) trends forecasting team publishes a report predicting the new developments that will influence the now US$4.5 trillion health and wellness industry. Titled the Future of Wellness 2020, this!-->…
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Michelin Guide Features New Sustainable Gastronomy Clover Icon
Michelin has recently debuted a new emblem for sustainable gastronomy in its recent Michelin Guide France 2020 and Michelin Guide Nordic Countries 2020. The new clover leaf icon will recognise restaurants that promote sustainable practices!-->…
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‘Vote With Your Dollar’: The Mother-Daughter Duo Who Changed How We Think About Food
While the word “plant-based” seems to have only made its way into major restaurant chains, supermarket shelves and recipe books in recent years, the trend has its roots carved out of a groundbreaking book in the 1970s. Titled Diet for a!-->…
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Central Banks & Regulators Are Now Preparing To Make Radical Changes Due To Climate Crisis
A new report by international audit and advisory firm Mazars and independent think tank OMFIF reveals that central banks are now planning to make radical regulatory changes to tackle the climate crisis. From introducing climate stress!-->…
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Global Organic Food Market Now Worth Over US$100 Billion As Demand For Safe Food Skyrockets
According to new data contained in The World of Organic Agriculture 2020, published by Research Institute of Organic Agriculture (FiBL) and IFOAM Organics International, organic agriculture farmland and organic food retail sales has!-->…
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Nestlé Commits To Global Plant-Based Innovation As Vegan Food Becomes Mainstream
Swiss multinational food and beverage giant Nestlé believes that the future of “reviving” pre-prepared dishes and cooking aides lies in going plant-based, citing the rapid growth in popularity of its meat-free products in the past year.!-->…
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OPINION: Are The Kardashians Destroying The Planet?
No, I’m not just talking about how the famous Kardashians are fuelling social media superficiality and glorifying the culture of toxic diet pills and negative body image. Whether you agree with their social actions and self-aggrandising!-->…
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Big Brands Want In On Zero-Waste With Circular Delivery Service Loop
Since the launch of the reusable packaging e-commerce platform Loop last year, more giant consumer brands and for the first time, even supermarket retailers want in on the zero-waste solution. The trend has been driven by the consumer!-->…
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Upcycled, Reused & Sustainable: Our Favourite ‘Green’ Carpet Oscars Looks
While the red carpet is typically famous for featuring the most glamorous brand new custom-made gowns, this year’s Oscars saw high-profile Hollywood celebrities turn away from the wasteful tradition in favour of more eco-friendly looks.!-->…
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Vegan-ish: Welcome To The Era Of The Part-Time Vegan
While the concept of being a part-time vegetarian has been around for decades, the idea of dabbling in the 100% plant-based diet and vegan lifestyle is becoming more widespread than ever before. Dubbed by some as the “vegan-ish” trend, we!-->…
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