Supergut Quadruples Sales & Expands Retail Presence with Nationwide GNC Deals
Supergut, an emerging leader in the GLP-1 food space, is rolling out its superfood products at breakneck speed in US retail, after quadrupling sales over the last six months.
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B2B Pivots, APAC Growth & Plant-Based 2.0: ProVeg on Alt-Protein’s ‘Correction Phase’ & Trends for 2024
Amid investor pressure, sales declines and negative media coverage, the alternative protein sector is navigating a "correction phase", but there is cause for optimism, according to ProVeg International.
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Brits are Less Aware and Less Concerned About UPFs Than Europeans: Survey
People in the UK are less likely to be aware or worried about ultra-processed foods than their EU counterparts, and also consume more of these products, according to a pan-European survey.
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India’s Rich Pollute the Planet Eight Times More Than the Poorest: Study
The discrepancy between spending on food and luxury products by the rich and the less affluent in India is correlated to the climate impact too, with wealthier citizens accounting for a much larger environmental footprint.
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Climate Change is Rewiring Fish Brains and Human Brains May Be Next
Acidifying oceans are leading to sensory loss in fish. Scientists fear people might be next.
By Clayton Aldern
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Over 60% of Ozempic Users are Spending Less on Restaurants & Food Delivery, Shows New Survey
The effects of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs on the food industry continue to be felt, with a new survey revealing that users of medications like Ozempic and Wegovy are spending less money on eating out and ordering takeout.
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Bezos Earth Fund is Offering $100M for AI-Led Climate Solutions, Including Alternative Proteins
The Bezos Earth Fund has announced an AI for Climate and Nature Grand Challenge, promising up to $100M in grants for solutions leveraging artificial intelligence – and alternative proteins are one of its key focus areas.
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Rome Airports Partner with Too Good To Go to Tackle Food Waste
Aeroporti di Roma has announced a collaboration with Danish surplus food platform Too Good To Go, which will be rolled out at both airports in the Italian capital.
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Op-Ed: Increasing Animal Cruelty is Not the Answer to Climate Change
Dr Sarah Ison, head of research at animal advocacy group Compassion in World Farming, makes her case for why simply moving to lower-emitting animals isn't the climate solution we need from our food system.
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Hellmann’s Hops Into Shoe Space with New Sneakers Made from Food Waste
Unilever-owned mayonnaise brand Hellmann's Canada has partnered with Italian sustainable fashion label ID.Eight to launch a limited-edition collection of sneakers made from food waste.
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After Ditching Leather, Apple Nixes Vegan FineWoven Alternative Too – It’s A Big Miss
Apple has stopped production of FineWoven, its eco-friendly alternative to leather for iPhone and Apple Watch cases, after complaints about its performance and durability.
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Choose Chicken-Free Week: Veganuary Announces First of Multiple New Campaigns
Veganuary will soon host the first Choose Chicken-Free Week, as part of a wider rollout of mini-campaigns to complement its annual month-long initiative.
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Exclusive: Lupreme Maker Eighth Day Foods Puts Tech & Business Up for Sale
Australian food tech company Eighth Day Foods is in the process of finding buyers for its fermentation technology and the business itself, with the aim to focus on scaling up as part of a mature multinational company.
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Beanless Coffee Startup Atomo Opens Large Roastery as Upcycled Espresso Brews Up Specialty Café Partnerships
Seattle-based Atomo has opened a large-scale roastery for the production of its beanless coffee, just as it expands its presence in the US speciality coffee industry.
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VEGDOG Debuts Dog Treats with MicroHarvest’s Hypoallergenic Microbial Protein Ingredient
German startups VEGDOG and MicroHarvest have teamed up to release a microbial protein-based treat for dogs, which boasts environmental superiority and supports pets with allergies.
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Future Food Quick Bites: Beyond IV, Oat Milk Paste & Beanless Espresso
In our weekly column, we round up the latest news and developments in the alternative protein and sustainable food industry. This week, Future Food Quick Bites covers Beyond Meat's new product rollout, a new precision-fermented dairy fat,!-->…
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Saveggy Raises €1.76M for Plastic-Free Edible Cucumber Packaging
Swedish packaging solutions startup Saveggy has raised SEK 20M (€1.76M) to scale up its plastic-free, plant-based coating for fruits and vegetables, starting with cucumbers.
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Piggy Sooy: Moolec Gains USDA Approval for Pork Proteins Grown in Soybeans
Luxembourg-based Moolec Science, which uses molecular farming to grow animal proteins in plants, has earned clearance from the US Department of Agriculture for Piggy Sooy, which are soybeans containing pork proteins.
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Down, Out and Back: Plant & Bean Back On the Map with New Factory in Thailand
A year after filing for administration in the UK, vegan food manufacturer Plant & Bean has opened a new factory for plant-based meat via a joint venture in Thailand.
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UN Accused of Misusing Research to Underestimate Meat Industry Emissions in COP28 Study
During COP28, the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) released a study analysing livestock emissions – now, experts whose data was cited by the report are accusing the body of distorting their work to understate the climate impact!-->…
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Internal Rifts and Layoffs Headline Tough Year for Omeat – But Cultivated Meat Startup Will Soon Close New Funding Round
Los Angeles startup Omeat has seen its employee count shrink by about 80%, with a change in leadership brought on by what insiders describe as a hostile work culture, according to AgFunderNews.
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