‘Got Plant-Based Milk?’: US Industry Leaders Look to Form Marketing Coalition to Rival Big Ag
Leading US plant-based food companies are reportedly considering forming a coalition similar to groups behind ultra-successful marketing campaigns like Got Milk? and The Incredible Edible Egg, according to Adweek. Earmarked for a 2024!-->…
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Climate Activists Attempt to Block Brazilian Meat Giant JBS’s IPO in the US
Environmental groups are urging the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to halt Brazilian meat giant JBS's planned US IPO, citing its failure to adhere to climate and corporate governance pledges. The activists call it the "biggest!-->…
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The Best Premium, Artisanal Vegan Cheese Brands For Gourmet Foodies
There are umpteen brands making plant-based cheese, but they don't cater to everyone's tastes. Some prefer an elevated, luxurious, high-end, gastronomic cheese-eating experience. And in an increasingly crowded, there are a handful of!-->…
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UK Must Invest £390M in Alt-Protein by 2030 to Boost Food Security & Stay Competitive
To avoid ceding competitive advantage in the global alt-protein race, a new report suggests the UK needs to invest £390M ($493M) in alternative proteins between 2025 and 2030. This includes plant-based, cultivated and precision-fermented!-->…
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Japanese Vegan Egg Brand Raises $1.64M Pre-Series A to Launch in US & EU
Umami United, the Tokyo-based startup that makes plant-based egg products, has closed a pre-Series A funding round with an injection of ¥240M ($1.64M). The company plans to use the funds to develop a vegan egg white alternative and enter!-->…
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How Ethical and Environmental Concerns Led to The Boom in Lab-Grown Diamonds
A more ethical and usually eco-friendly alternative to their mined counterparts, lab-grown diamonds have been making a lot of waves lately. But how are they made, just how climate-friendly are they, and are consumers buying them?
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74% of Americans Don’t Think Eating Meat & Dairy is Linked to Climate Change – New Poll
Around three-quarters of Americans don't think eating meat and dairy would have any impact on climate change, according to a new survey, compared to 6 out of 10 who believed recycling is a key climate action. This is despite multiple!-->…
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German MPs Propose Tax Cut on Plant-Based Milk to Reach Price Parity with Dairy
German MPs Tim Klüssendorf (SPD) and Bruno Hönel (Green Party) have proposed a change in the country’s tax laws to reduce the tariffs on plant-based milk to better reflect consumer needs. Currently, alt-milk is taxed at 19%, compared to a!-->…
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These Four Nature-Based Solutions Can Help Solve Biodiversity & Climate
By Pete Smith, Professor of Soils and Global Change, University of Aberdeen; Camille Parmesan, Professor of Climate Change Impacts, CNRS, University of Texas, University of Plymouth; Mark Maslin, Professor of Earth System Science, UCL
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What’s Going On With Oatly? Unraveling Recent Developments and Controversies
As a company, Oatly isn't a stranger to controversy. It's had its fair share of ups and downs – and each of these has been well-documented. However, in the last year or so, there has been a steady drip of downs rather than ups, which has!-->…
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Ideological Divide Over Plant-Based Meat As Conservatives Turned Off By ‘Woke’ Brands – New Study
Plant-based meat may be getting caught in the culture wars, and US brands that emphasize climate and environmental concerns may be putting off conservative consumers who are reluctant to try such products, according to new research.
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Scrappy Eats: 8 of the Best Zero-Waste Cookbooks for a More Sustainable Kitchen
With sustainable eating becoming a bigger priority for consumers post-pandemic, alongside the aim to be more frugal amid the cost-of-living crisis, cutting down on waste is more important than ever. To that end, here are some of the most!-->…
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New Food Tech Co Superlatus Agrees To Acquire Perfect Day’s The Urgent Company Brands for $1.25 Million
A month after laying off 15% of its workforce, US precision fermentation pioneer Perfect Day has agreed to sell its consumer-facing subsidiary The Urgent Company – which includes brands Coolhaus, Brave Robot and its other subsidiaries – to!-->…
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The Number of Vegans in the US Hits 10-Year Low, with Only 1% of Americans Identifying As Such
Only 1% of Americans say they are vegan – down from 3% in 2018 and 2% in 2012 – according to a new Gallup poll. The number of vegetarians, meanwhile, has also dropped from 5% in 2018 to 4% in 2023.
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When Asked About Climate Change, US Republican Presidential Candidates Hit New Lows
At the Fox News debate on Tuesday, Republican candidates for the US presidency were asked if they believed humans contributed to climate change. Not one said yes – despite the US government's own data showing we've increased atmospheric!-->…
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Pureture: Fermented Vegan Casein That’s Cheaper Than Dairy Proteins
New York-based biotech company Pureture has formulated vegan casein using yeast-based traditional fermentation. The company tells Green Queen that its tasteless and odourless plant-based milk protein – designed for alt-dairy products –!-->…
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The Holy Meat Grail: The 6 Startups Making Plant-Based Whole-Cut Beef Steak
Recreating animal muscle tissues from plants is like climbing a mountain – and this is why whole cuts have been referred to as the 'holy grail' of plant-based meat. While most vegan meat companies stick to mince, these six startups are!-->…
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Singapore’s HAPPIEE! Launches Vegan Shrimp & Squid With British Retailers Tesco and Ocado
Singaporean plant-based brand HAPPIEE! – a subsidiary of Growthwell Foods – has secured listings with UK retailers to introduce its vegan frozen seafood range to the market. The company's plain and breaded seafood alternatives!-->…
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From Beans to Buildings: Scientists Recycle Coffee Grounds To Make High-Performance Eco Concrete
A team of engineers at Australia's RMIT University has developed a process to turn spent coffee grounds into biochar, which can be used to make concrete that's nearly 30% stronger. The process can help reduce the amount of coffee waste!-->…
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Cathay Pacific Introduces 16 Meat-Free Dishes on Select Flights in Partnership with Hong Kong Eatery Veda
Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific has introduced 16 new dishes to menus on select long-haul flights, in partnership with local vegetarian restaurant Veda, part of the Ovolo Hotel Group. Running until June 2024, the range of meals is!-->…
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Exclusive: Fat is the Key to Exceptional Chocolate, According to Cocoa-Free Startup WNWN
Famous for its cacao- and palm-oil-free chocolates, WNWN Food Labs deep-dives into its research and development with fats, its alternative to cocoa percentages, and when consumers can expect to taste its chocolate.
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