Corporate Plastic Pledges Fall Short in Europe, Report Finds
New findings from a Deutsche Welle investigation show that despite a growing number of plastic commitments made by European companies, many are failing to deliver.
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China Alt Dairy Heats Up: Record Series A For First Startup Making Milk Proteins From Fermentation
As domestic appetite for dairy products grows, Chinese startup Changing Biotech is making milk proteins using precision fermentation to address this burgeoning demand.
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Oatly’s Asia Takeover Continues and Its Tea Master Line Is Proof
Swedish oat milk brand Oatly is seeing strong growth in the Asian market. And with custom products like its Tea Master line, it shows no signs of slowing down.
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Dangerous ‘Forever Chemicals’ In All Rainwater Crosses ‘a Planetary Boundary’
Virtually all rainwater now contains unsafe levels of forever chemicals—Per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)—says new research.
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Singapore’s First Oat Milk Brand Closes $65.5 Million Series A
As Singapore continues its ascent to becoming Asia's premier vegan destination, its first oat milk brand, Oatside, which launched its products earlier this year, has announced the closing of a $65.5 million Series A fundraise.
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Whole Foods Founder John Mackey’s Second Act Looks a Lot Like His First
Wellness centers with fitness and spa services and plant-based restaurants could be coming to a town near you soon, thanks to John Mackey, the founder of Whole Foods Market.
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Can Microalgae Oil Replace Unsustainable Palm Oil?
In a bid to replace palm oil, scientists at the Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore are looking underwater. A research team claims that oil extracted from specific strains of microalgae coil offer a viable!-->…
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The 5 Best Vegan Patisseries in Hong Kong for Plant-Based Pastries
Vegans, rejoice! It’s never been easier to indulge a sweet tooth, with an increasing number of cruelty-free treats available to buy on-the-go. But for that extra-special occasion – be it a birthday blow-out, elegant afternoon tea or just!-->…
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A Meat Tax Is Likely To Happen. Here’s How It Should Work.
By: Cameron Hepburn, University of Oxford, Franziska Funke, Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research
New research shows a properly implemented meat tax would not have to penalize low-income households or farmers.
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Coolhaus Brings Its Perfect Day Whey Ice Cream to Singapore
California's cult ice cream brand and celebrity favorite Coolhaus has made its debut in Singapore with six flavors.
Coolhaus, now a subsidiary of the Urgent Company, uses Perfect Day's precision fermentation whey as its base. The result!-->!-->!-->…
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Catching a €10 Million Series A, Sweden’s Hooked Foods to Take Vegan Fish Global
With more than €4.2 million raised to date, Swedish vegan seafood company Hooked Foods is now raising €10 million in a Series A that it says will help it expand its reach across European markets.
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How Israel Is Leading the World In Vegan Protein Development
More than $320 million in investments as of the end of June sees Israel lead the world in funding for vegan and alternative protein startups, reports the Good Food Institute Israel.
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How Novel Farms Cut Costs By 99% for the World’s First Lab-Grown Pork Loin
Novel Farms says it has created the world's first cultivated whole-cut pork loin that shows marbling and texture.
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10 Nourishing Vegan Summer Dishes That Take Less Than 30 Minutes
Whip up these spring and summer-ready plant-based meals in under 30 minutes.
Sometimes, busy days make it so difficult to fit time for a healthy home-cooked lunch or dinner. But that doesn’t mean that the challenge is impossible! Even!-->!-->!-->…
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The World’s Largest Sports Nutrition Brand Taps Perfect Day’s Precision Fermentation Whey
Myprotein, the world's largest online consumer sports nutrition brand, is bringing Perfect Day's precision fermentation whey into the fold.
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Bluu Seafood Releases Its First 2 Cultivated Fish Products
German food tech company Bluu Seafood, is showing off its first cell-based fish as it readies for regulatory approval processes across Europe, Asia, and North America.
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The War On Plastic: Are We Missing The Bigger Picture? Stigmatisation Vs. Deinstitutionalisation
By: Céline Louche, Delphine Gibassier & Jennifer Goodman
“Plastic-free aisle”, “No plastic straws”, “Plastic-free Tuesday”. Social media abounds with anti-plastic messages and chilling statistics about the quantity of plastic in our!-->!-->!-->…
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All G Raises $25 Million In a Series A for Precision Fermentation Milk and Vegan Meat
A new round of funding will help All G accelerate the production of its unique approach to milk alternatives that includes precision fermentation and a spin-off plant-based meat brand, Buds.
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New Analysis of Plant-Based Foods Sheds Light on Purchasing Decisions
A new report is the first to look broadly at sales of all plant-based foods, not just animal replacements. The analysis finds more than half of all shoppers are routinely buying plant-based ingredients and products, with fresh fruits and!-->…
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13 Things You Need To Know About The Global Alt Protein Industry
The global alt protein industry is changing every day. Here's what you need to know.
In its annual 'State of the Industry 2021' report, The Good Food Institute (GFI) dived deep into the alternative protein landscape.
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70% of Asia’s Top Food Companies Are Moving to Cage-Free Eggs, New Report Finds
A new report finds that 70 percent of Asian food companies across the world's largest egg market are shifting away from battery cages or caged eggs.
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