Vegan

While sales of meat alternatives fell by 7% in the US in 2024, MyForest Foods's clean-label mycelium bacon grew fourfold, both in terms of sales and retail presence. The conversation around vegan meat products revolves more around…
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Plant-based companies are no longer allowed to label ground meat products as 'mince' in the Netherlands, according to a new ruling by the government's food regulator. The Dutch government's goal to make half of the national protein…
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A new study from France suggests that nutritious plant-based diets high in UPFs don't lower the risk of heart disease more than minimally processed, meat-rich diets. But experts warn it is highly misleading. Does highly processed equal…
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Plant-based company Beyond Meat's share price has been on a rollercoaster ride over the last week – short sellers, meme stocks, and a Walmart deal are all at play. On Thursday, October 16, Beyond Meat's share price crashed to an…
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Burger King Austria has announced that all hot drinks will now be made exclusively with Oatly's Baristamatic oat milk, phasing out cow's milk while retaining the price. In a move intended to encourage the uptake of sustainable options,…
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Plant-based giant Beyond Meat has kicked off the Beyond Test Kitchen, releasing its clean-label Ground products and whole-cut mycelium steak to quick success. As it works to turn around its sales and eliminate its debt, US plant-based…
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Spain's alternative protein ecosystem is thriving, with investments rising by nearly 550% in 2024. Now, experts are calling for public funding and a national plant-based action plan. Plant-based, microbial, and cell-cultured protein…
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Italian non-dairy cheese maker Dreamfarm has expanded into supermarkets in France, bringing its suite of innovations to the Paris area. Parisians can get a taste of classic Italian cheeses made without the cow, as Dreamfarm brings its…
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Over a dozen hotels in the Filipino province of Cebu have received an A grade for sustainability after committing to increasing plant-based options on their dining menus. In May, Ascott Limited became the first hotel group to…
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The US will introduce vegan meals and snacks in the military in 2027, in response to requests from service members. American troops will be able to choose vegan food as part of an upcoming update to the Meals, Ready to Eat (MREs)…
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UK startup The Pack and Germany's MicroHarvest have teamed up to roll out vegan dog treats featuring the latter's microbial protein ingredient. British dog owners can now buy microbial protein treats that are good for the planet and…
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Sales of meat alternatives are on the rise in Thailand, as plant-based proteins get cheaper and consumers look to shift away from animal-sourced foods. The plant-based meat market is struggling in Western markets like the US and the UK.…
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As food innovators respond to soaring egg prices with replacers ranging from yeast to pea protein, one French startup is betting on chickpea water – but in a new format. For some years now, aquafaba has been the go-to egg white…
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Time Magazine has released its annual list of the world's best inventions, recognising a range of alternative protein and future food innovations. From fish grown in bioreactors to butter made from carbon, some of this year's most…
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Impossible Foods' plant-based beef and burger have earned NSF's "gold standard" certification for sports, opening up possibilities to serve MLB and NHL clubs. Last month, at the Major League Baseball (MLB) game between the Los Angeles…
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Meat and milk consumption has declined in Germany, while the production of plant-based proteins has doubled since 2019, spotlighting the flexitarian consumer base. Germany isn't Europe's largest market for plant-based food for no…
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The EU Parliament today voted in favour of a ban on meat-like designations on plant-based meat product labels, paving the way for trilogue negotiations. The conservative European Parliament has voted to ban terms like 'beef', 'bacon'…
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Accor, Hilton, Four Seasons, Marriott International, IHG and others have teamed up with Vegan Hospitality to cut food-related emissions via plant-based dining. Some of the world's biggest hotel groups are turning to plants to curb their…
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As part of their climate strategies, Lidl and Wolt Market have pledged to increase the share of plant-based proteins they sell in Denmark. Lidl is further extending its goal to sell more plants and less meat in its stores, announcing a…
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US artisan vegan cheesemaker Climax Foods has raised $6.5M, rebranded to Bettani Farms, and hired a new CEO in a major overhaul for the business. Climax Foods is shaking things up with a new name, a new CEO, and a new funding round for…
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The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published a new standard for plant-based food labelling, which experts say could bolster consumer confidence. While Europe once again debates whether plant-based burgers can…
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