Vegan

Scientists at ETH Zurich have developed a freeze-structuring technique to turn whole legumes into gels with a texture similar to animal muscle fibres, offering a minimally processed path to meat and seafood alternatives. The bean…
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Legumes, tofu and tempeh are driving the resurgence of the UK's plant-based protein sector, with conventional and vegan meat falling out of favour due to health and price concerns. As meat prices continue to climb and vegan alternatives…
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Retailers in the Northeastern US are now stocking whole-cut plant-based meat and seafood products from 3D-printed protein producer Steakholder Foods under the Perfecta brand. Americans can now get their hands on 3D-printed meat…
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Plenish, the clean-label plant-based dairy brand owned by Carlsberg Britvic, has expanded its Clean Protein range with a four-ingredient oat milk that contains no oils or additives. The furore around ultra-processed foods has piqued…
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Oat Milk Goodness, the Australian plant-based milk brand co-founded by cricketer Steve Smith, is set to roll out three new protein SKUs with support from a new capital placement for its parent company, OMG Group. Joining the influx of…
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US plant-based dairy brand Planet Oat is leaning into the clean-label trend with a new Humble Edition oat milk that contains just five ingredients and is free from additives, but is also light on the nutrition front. Can bananas and…
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US plant-based meat maker Daring Foods has rolled out a line of skillet meals at Sprouts Farmers Market, aiming to capitalise on the protein and fibre craze that has gripped the nation. Daring Foods, which makes a wide range of vegan…
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Fysh Foods, the influencer-founded vegan seafood startup that won a Shark Tank deal in 2024, has been bought by City Roots Hospitality, a plant-based restaurant group led by chef Guy Vaknin. New York City's City Roots Hospitality, which…
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Danone has unveiled a new line of dairy-free Greek yoghurts under its Alpro brand, which will be rolled out across Europe with an emphasis on creaminess rather than protein density. Alpro is promising a "very different" taste and…
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Alternative protein startups in Europe raised 56% more capital in the first half of 2026 than the same period a year ago, dominating the global investment landscape for this sector. After a dismal year in which investment in the…
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US vegan seafood startup Impact Food, whose plant-based tuna featured on the menu of several poke chains, is ceasing operations after struggling to "change consumer behaviour". Plant-based seafood player Impact Food has reached the end…
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Asian fast-casual chain SaladStop has set a target to source at least 60% of its protein options from plant-based sources across all its locations. SaladStop, the Singapore-headquartered salad chain with locations across Asia-Pacific,…
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US bakery chain Milk Bar has brought back savoury items to its menu for the first time in years, partnering with Beyond Meat to offer two vegetarian dishes that align with growing demand for "plant-forward" options. From Erewhon to Milk…
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The European Parliament is set to vote on a proposal to extend the ban on plant-based meat labels to terms like 'burger' and 'nuggets', which were previously exempted from the legislation. The EU is at it again. Months after imposing…
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Beyond Meat has enlisted NHS GP Dr Amir Khan and fitness entrepreneur Lucy Mecklenburgh to front a nationwide campaign to help the UK get back into healthy eating post-summer. Plant-based giant Beyond Meat is stepping up its nutrition…
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Californian plant-based giant Beyond Meat is bringing its clear protein drinks to its home state, with the Beyond Immerse line now available at Erewhon stores in Los Angeles. In a homecoming for its latest product range, Beyond Meat has…
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Plant-based proteins blow animal sources out of the water on sustainability and health metrics, with tofu leading the charts, according to a new analysis by the Better Protein Institute. What's the best source of protein? That's the…
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People's personal experiences and family traditions are major hurdles to wider adoption of plant-based diets, a new study has found, highlighting a need to consider dietary choices "within their broader social and cultural context". …
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Luxury hospitality group Rosewood Hotels & Resorts has teamed up with Lever Foundation to advance plant-based food options on its restaurant menus in Thailand, as part of its Global Sustainable Tourism Council certification. A month…
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Soglowek, the Israeli meat producer, has taken up a 70% stake in Thai plant-based meat manufacturer Plant & Bean, funding an expansion that will double its factory's output. Plant & Bean, a Thailand-based co-manufacturer of…
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A basic plant-based basket costs up to 30% less than one containing conventional meat and dairy across nine major supermarkets in the Netherlands, according to a new analysis. If you're in the Netherlands, a grocery cart filled with…
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