JBS Backlash Goes Political as US & UK Lawmakers Ask SEC to Reject IPO Filing
The pushback against JBS's plans to go public is no longer confined to just climate activists – politicians from the US and the UK are the latest to air their concerns in letters to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), asking!-->…
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Arizona Republicans Attempt to Ban Cultured Meat with Two New Bills
In yet another move targeted at the alternative protein industry, House representatives in Arizona have proposed bills prohibiting the "misbranding" of meat alternatives and banning cultivated meat altogether. The latter's legislation!-->…
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Veganuary 2024: Whole Food Mains Trending on UK Restaurant Menus
We're nearly halfway through Veganuary 2024, and one trend is coming out strong on UK restaurant menus: a focus on whole-food plant-based dishes. It comes as consumers are hit hard with price hikes and express concern about the processed!-->…
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Smmmile, It’s Plant-Based!: The 9 Best Vegan Mac and Cheese Brands
Boxed, frozen, or in a cup, vegan mac and cheese brands ensure there's something for everyone – here are nine of the best.
I've made my share of vegan mac and cheese recipes – whether it's cashew- and cauliflower-based sauce or a!-->!-->!-->…
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Bel Group-Backed Standing Ovation Bags €3M from French Government & EU Fund for Animal-Free Casein
Fresh from raising €3M, Standing Ovation CEO Romain Chayot speaks to Green Queen about the startup's 2024 plans, its CASPEX project, and France's stance on factory farming.
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UC Davis Launches Alternative Protein Center to Advance Commercialisation
In collaboration with other institutions and government bodies, the University of California, Davis is launching an Integrative Center for Alternative Meat and Protein to research and accelerate the commercialisation of alternative!-->…
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Next Level Burger Acquires Veggie Grill to Become North America’s Largest Fast-Casual Vegan Chain
In one of the largest M&A deals in the US plant-based space, Next Level Burger has acquired fast-casual chain Veggie Grill. The move comes a year after the latter was saved from bankruptcy, and makes Next Level Burger the largest!-->…
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How Do Singapore’s Consumers & Experts Feel About Cultivated Meat?
Singapore is renowned for its position as an alternative protein leader – a new study reveals how members of the general public as well as scientific experts feel about cultured meat, and its effects on general health and society.
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The Surprising Connection Between Eco-Anxiety and Loneliness
Recent research shows that the unfolding crises in climate change and social isolation may actually be connected.
By James Arnott and Shannon Stirone
The climate crisis isn’t just altering our physical environments. It could even be!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
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No More Dog Meat: Big Animal Rights Win as South Korea Bans Sale in ‘Historic’ Decision
In a landmark decision, South Korea's parliament has banned the country's dog meat trade, after years of decline in consumption and an increase in pet adoption over the last few decades. It's a move hailed by youngsters and animal rights!-->…
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Why People Still Fall for Fake News About Climate Change
It was the hottest year in 125,000 years, yet #climatescam is taking off.
By Kate Yoder
In 1995, a leading group of scientists convened by the United Nations declared that they had detected a “human influence” on global!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
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67% of Thai Consumers Want to Eat Less Meat and More Plant Proteins For Health
Two-thirds of Thailand's population wants to eat less meat over the next two years and replace it with plant-based alternatives, according to a new survey. Health and nutrition are the main motivators, while price and availability remain!-->…
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What Do Indians Want From Vegan Food? New Survey Reveals Sector Challenges & Potential
The Good Food Institute (GFI) India has conducted a first-of-its-kind survey on consumer awareness, adoption and purchase behaviour for vegan meat and dairy in India. Here are 12 key takeaways.
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From VFC to VFG: UK Alt-Meat Maker Rebrands with Aim to Become ‘Vegan Unilever’
After a year of acquisitions and continued sales growth, VFC Foods has rebranded to the Vegan Food Group with the aim of becoming "a vegan Unilever", as it plans further deals and expects sales to hit £25M in 2024.
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MeliBio’s Vegan Honey Expands European Presence with Aldi Deal
Shortly after launching into the UK, the vegan honey from MeliBio and Narayan Foods is widening its European footprint with the debut of its bee-free product in Aldi/Hofer stores in Switzerland and Austria.
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Future Food Quick Bites: Bustling Britain, Super Basic Oat Milk & A Vegan Flag Carrier
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 Oatly's first new US products in five years, Emirates' vegan push, and a!-->…
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Andre Menezes on Leaving TiNDLE, His Proudest Achievement & What Plant-Based Brands Can Do Better
An interview with former TiNDLE Foods CEO Andre Menezes, who stepped down from the company in late December, about his biggest learnings from his rocketship journey.
Just before the winter holidays, plant-based chicken startup TiNDLE!-->!-->!-->…
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Does Your Bank Support Fossil Fuels? Make 2024 the Year You Move Your Money
With online bank-checking tool Bank.Green, you can figure out whether you’re banking with fossil fuel backers.
2024 might just be the year when more of us can choose wisely when it comes to where we bank. Thanks to a sustainable!-->!-->!-->…
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TiNDLE Chicken Makes Swiss Retail Launch at 440 Coop Stores
TiNDLE Foods, the food tech behind the hit plant-based chicken alternative, is making its retail debut in Switzerland.
TiNDLE Foods, the Singapore-headquartered global vegan meat brand, has made its way to Switzerland. Launching!-->!-->!-->…
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Mush Foods Debuts ‘50Cut’ Mushroom Blends for US Foodservice Amidst $6.2M Seed Round
Mush Foods, the Israeli startup innovating mycelium-blended alt-proteins, is rolling out a line of mushroom root blends in the US market. Called 50Cut, the product is aimed at improving the sustainability of meat and fish-based dishes in!-->…
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Plant-Based Pill Twice As Effective in Helping Smokers Quit Cigarettes
Cytisine, derived from plants, might just be the best natural alternative to widely used nicotine patches.
Yes, you read that right. Plant-based could be the superior option, not just in terms of our diets, but as a smoking!-->!-->!-->…
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