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Study: Switching To Plant Protein Could Remove More Than A Decade Of Emissions
New research has shown that swapping out meat for plant-based protein sources such as lentils, beans and nuts could dramatically reduce the effect of more than a decade of carbon emissions on the climate. The paper also found that!-->…
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Starbucks Rolls Out Plant-Based Options In Asian Markets With Impossible, Beyond & Oatly
Global coffee chain Starbucks has announced that it is adding new plant-based items on its menus across Asia this month, including products made with leading plant-based brands such as Impossible Foods, Beyond Meat and Oatly. The!-->…
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Q&A With abillionveg Founder Vikas Garg: “We’ve Created A Meritocracy Of Vegan Food”
abillionveg, the popular social platform for vegan food reviews and recommendations, is on a mission to help drive the plant-based movement for a sustainable planet and convert a billion people to a more eco lifestyle. The young startup is!-->…
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Burger King Launches The Vegetarian Butcher Plant-Based Chicken Nuggets In Germany
Burger King in Germany has just added plant-based chicken nuggets to its menu this month. It is part of a collaboration between the fast food giant and The Vegetarian Butcher, a Dutch plant-based meat brand, in response to growing demand!-->…
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Plant-Based Review App abillionveg Announces US$3 Million Pre-Series A Round & Partnership With Impossible Foods
Singapore based plant-based review and discovery app abillionveg has closed a pre-Series A funding round totalling US$3 million with injections by Hong Kong's Nan Fung Group, CloudKitchens and York Capital. In addition, Twitter’s head of!-->…
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Majority Of Public Now Shifting To Flexitarian & Plant-Based Diet, New Survey Finds
A new poll has found that nearly 60% of the American public are now transitioning to a flexitarian or plant-based diet. The research, conducted by market research firm OnePoll and commissioned by Eat Just, the makers of the famous!-->…
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Beyond Meat: First Foreign Plant-Based Company To Develop Production Facility In China
Beyond Meat has just announced an agreement with Jiaxing Economic & Technological Development Zone (JXEDZ) to design and develop its manufacturing footprint in the area with a new facility with ready access to Shanghai. This will make!-->…
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Thailand: Homegrown Food Tech Startups Race To Meet Plant-Based Demand Surge
Much like the rest of the world, Thailand’s plant-based movement is picking up pace. From the number of restaurants rolling out meatless dishes to the emergence of homegrown food techs developing accessible and affordable plant-based!-->…
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6 Reasons Why Miley Cyrus Is Wrong About Veganism
Singer-songwriter and actress Miley Cyrus recently revealed that she is no longer a vegan, claiming that she has felt “sharper” after reintroducing fish into her diet in 2019 in a recent episode of the Joe Rogan Experience podcast. She!-->…
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New Chinese Plant-Based Startup Hey Maet Secures Investment With Beyond Meat Supplier
Hey Maet, a new plant-based meat startup that just entered the Chinese alternative meat industry, has recently announced significant investment as well as a partnership with Shuangta Food, a pea protein company that supplies Beyond Meat.!-->…
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Eco Kicks: Sean Wotherspoon & Adidas Release Vegan SuperEarth Sneaker Collab
Sean Wotherspoon, one of the most renowned sneakerheads in the world and brainchild behind the famous Nike Air Max 97/1, has teamed up with sportswear giant Adidas to launch SuperEarth, a new collaboration of vegan-friendly and sustainable!-->…
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Canadian Plant-Based Brand Sol Cuisine Closes C$10M Financing Round
Sol Cuisine Inc., long-time plant-based brand headquartered in Ontario, has recently secured C$10 million (US$7.6 million) in a funding round led by BDC Capital’s Industrial Innovation Fund, the venture arm of Canada’s national development!-->…
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This Indian Startup Is Upcycling Floral Waste Into Vegan Leather
Phool is an Indian startup using floral waste to make vegan-friendly leather materials. While vegan leather alternatives on the market might be cruelty-free, they aren’t always eco-friendly if they are derived from plastic or synthetic!-->…
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Plant-Based Startup THIS Breaks Crowdfunding Record, Hits US$ 5.2 Million In 2 Days
THIS, a London-based plant-based meat company, has recently closed its crowdfunding campaign, which was publicly live for just 2.5 days before hitting its £4 million (US$5.24 million) overfunding target. The campaign, which was launched on!-->…
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U.S. Vegan Cooking Show Now Streaming Globally Following Popular Demand
New Day New Chef, a vegan cooking show based in the U.S. has just been made available to watch in England, Ireland, Canada, Australia and New Zealand on streaming platform Amazon Prime. It follows its initial success on both Amazon Prime!-->…
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Flaxseed Milk Brand Good Karma Regains Majority Ownership From Bankrupt Dairy Giant
Vegan flaxseed milk brand Good Karma Foods has been able to regain majority ownership from Dean Foods, the recently bankrupt dairy giant, with a new round of investment. Good Karma Foods will continue to operate as an independent company!-->…
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Mother Pearl: Hong Kong Welcomes First Plant-Based Bubble Tea Shop With A Healthy Twist
There is no shortage of choices in Hong Kong when it comes to bubble tea (aka boba tea or pearl milk tea), with holes in the wall serving up one of Taiwan's most famous food exports to thirsty folks who lap up the tapioca bubbles and iced,!-->…
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Revealed: The 5 Biggest Misconceptions About Veganism
While veganism might be one of the hottest trends in the world right now, many are still not exactly sure about what it means. To be clear, veganism is a lifestyle that seeks to exclude all forms of exploitation, cruelty and consumption of!-->…
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David Attenborough Urges People To Ditch Meat In New Film
In his upcoming documentary, the legendary Sir David Attenborough calls for a mass dietary shift to plant-based foods in order to re-wild the Earth and save the planet. Called A Life On Our Planet, 94-year-old stresses in the film that!-->…
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International Vegan Film Festival To Go Virtual For The First Time This Year
The International Vegan Film Festival is going to be showcased online this year, marking the first time the annual event will take place virtually in its three-year history. Taking place from October 10 to 17, the event will screen a!-->…
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New Zealand Startup To Launch Plant-Based Hemp Meat Next Year
New Zealand alternative protein food tech Sustainable Foods, better known by its retail brand The Craft Meat Co, is gearing up to launch a new hemp plant-based meat that is high in protein and fibre and minimally processed by early 2021.!-->…
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