Vegan

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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Meat Free Made Easy, a UK campaign to help people eat less meat, has launched a new platform that leverages collaborative marketing to attract more people to the plant-based sector. Months after bringing together more than 50 food…
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A majority of people in Germany are in favour of a lower VAT rate on plant-based milk, which is bought by nearly half of the country's consumers now. People in Europe's largest plant-based market want its government to level the playing…
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New data shows surging demand for plant-based food in Canada, but prices remain both an opportunity and a challenge for companies in this space. More than half of Canadians are looking to increase the amount of plant-based food they…
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Amid the GLP-1 boom, Impossible Foods has partnered with Equii to cater to America's protein demand by combining plant-based meat with grain-based pastas and breads. Days after the new Dietary Guidelines for Americans emphasised greater…
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Children's health is garnering more attention amid rising obesity and ultra-processed food concerns – here are seven brands that are truly better for kids, and simultaneously planet-friendly. At the start of this year, the UK's ban on…
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Leading plant-based meat maker Rebellyous Foods has commercially launched its Mock 3 Production System on the back of a 30% sales growth and $3.5M in new funding. In the alternative protein world, most companies continue to face…
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The new US Dietary Guidelines have largely ignored scientists' advice to prioritise plant-based proteins, instead endorsing red meat and full-fat dairy in a much-criticised move; seed oils and UPFs are side-stepped. After months of…
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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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After expanding in several European markets, dairy-free cheesemaker Dreamfarm more than doubled its sales in 2025 – and it's eyeing similar success this year. Italian non-dairy cheese startup Dreamfarm bucked the plant-based decline…
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Symplicity Foods is tapping into the UK's whole-food plant-based movement with the retail debut of its fermented-vegetable-based burgers, sausages and 'nduja. Meat analogues in the UK struggled yet again last year, as 60% of Brits cut…
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Headline-grabbing startup Juicy Marbles is targeting the "sweet spot" between hyper-realistic meat alternatives and veggie patties with its new Umami Burger. Slovenian meat-free startup Juicy Marbles has become the latest plant-based…
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Livekindly Collective has made its latest acquisition in the plant-based meat sector, taking over TiNDLE Foods' foodservice business in the US, the UK and Germany. A month after announcing its plans to divest from the US and focus on…
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The European Union has failed to reach an agreement over the highly contentious plant-based meat labelling ban, with negotiations now delayed to 2026. Veggie burgers can stay in the EU – for now. After intensive talks in…
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The Jensen Meat Company has integrated vegan meat maker Before the Butcher into its plant-based division, bringing it together with Cool Beans to accelerate its growth in the sector. In a year where consolidation has become second…
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Spanish food emulsion producer Lasenor has introduced a new pea protein texturiser that can help bakery manufacturers reduce eggs amid supply and price shocks. The latest company to join the egg replacement drive, Barcelona-based…
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The Beatles star Sir Paul McCartney has joined eight UK politicians to call on the EU to drop its proposed ban on the use of meat-like terms on plant-based products. Sir Paul McCartney has become the latest public figure to voice their…
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US startup Bettani Farms has acquired vegan cheese brands Stockeld Dreamery and Numu, and plant-based meat maker Hungry Planet, bringing them under one brand umbrella. Consolidation is the name of the game in the plant-based space right…
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The Dutch food regulator has temporarily suspended its ban on the labelling of plant-based protein products as 'mince', instead opting to wait for EU-level clarity on the subject. A month after introducing a law that would fine vegan…
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US pea milk leader Ripple Foods has secured $17M in fresh funding ahead of launching an organic range and driving growth of its high-protein offerings. California's Ripple Foods is targeting the market for organic, protein-rich, and…
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To offer better-tasting, more affordable vegan options, Finnish startup Happy Plant Protein has unveiled a textured vegetable protein offering made from fava beans. Usering in a new era for textured vegetable protein (TVP) – one without…
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