Vegan Chicken That Tastes Identical To The Real Thing? NotCo Artificial Intelligence Has Cracked It
Chile’s NotCo claims that Giuseppe, its patented AI technology platform, has perfectly mimicked the taste of real chicken in a vegan format. The pea protein-based development will be used to create a range of products. NotChickenNuggets,!-->…
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Climate Anxiety Poses A Mental Health Risk Unless We Keep Talking About It
By Neal Robert Haddaway, Joe Duggan and Nicholas Badullovich.
As the climate changes, negative environmental effects are being felt and seen around the world.
The effect that climate change has on mental health is less immediately!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
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Dutch Algae Oil Innovator Secures €1.2 Million For Fish-Free Portfolio Growth
Wellness Innovations BV has announced a successful crowdfunding round. The 1.2 million cash injection came via the DuurzaamInvesteren investment platform. Funds will be used to continue the company’s algae oil product portfolio expansion.!-->…
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Quorn Targets Veganuary Sign-Ups With Five New Product Launches
British plant-based stalwart Quorn has announced five new releases in time for Veganuary. Each uses the company’s signature mycoprotein meat alternative. The new items are focussed around chicken-style alternatives, with a variety of!-->…
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Planteneers Take New Digital Configurator Live To Slash Development Times For Plant-Based Products
German R&D company Planteneers has unveiled a new configurator. The ‘Plantbaser’ has been designed for use by food manufacturers. The platform allows new product ideas to go from concept to prototype in as little as two weeks. Samples!-->…
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With Veganuary, All Eyes Are (Still) On Vegan Meat
As Veganuary anticipates its largest number of participants for 2022, the vegan meat market continues to be a top priority for consumers and the industry.
More than 300,000 people have already signed on for Veganuary, the month-long!-->!-->!-->…
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Kerry Study Reveals India Is A Key Driver For The Plant-Based Food And Flexitarian Markets
Taste and nutrition giant Kerry has undertaken a study into demand for meat alternatives, identifying India as a particularly high-growth market for plant-based foods. Findings demonstrated an overall openness to animal-free foods in the!-->…
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China’s Appetite for Meat Contributes to 90,000 Deaths a Year From Ammonia Pollution
A sixty percent increase in ammonia pollution since the 1980s is now linked to 90,000 premature deaths a year in China, according to new research.
A 30 percent spike in meat consumption over the last 30 years across China and Hong Kong!-->!-->!-->…
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Singapore Scientists Create Plant-Based Emulsifier To Supersede Eggs And Dairy
Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) has announced a plant-based breakthrough. A team of its scientists has successfully developed a protein and antioxidant-rich emulsifier. It is free from traditional eggs and!-->…
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Yumi Bags $67 Million For Improved Omnichannel Distribution Of Organic Plant-Based Baby Food
Los Angeles-based Yumi has announced the closing of a successful $67 million series B funding round, bringing total company funding to $79 million since its 2017 launch. Jazz Ventures Partners, AF Ventures, and 23andMe’s Anne Wojcicki led!-->…
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By the Numbers: The Health and Environmental Benefits of Participating in Veganuary
What happens when you go vegan for a month? Here are the benefits of a Veganuary commitment on your health and the planet.
More than 500,000 people took part in Veganuary in 2021—and that number could double this year. The month-long!-->!-->!-->…
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Italy’s Fur Farming Ban Is the Latest Blow to a Dying Industry
December 21 2021 saw the Italian Budget Senate Committee approve a permanent ban on fur farming. 10 mink farms currently operate in Italy. Each will be closed within six months. The news comes after extensive campaigning for the Human!-->…
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Budweiser’s Parent Company Invests In Belief That Beer Waste Is The Future of The Alternative Protein Sector
Belgium’s Anheuser-Busch InBev is developing alternative proteins made from spent brewing grains that constitute beer waste. The world’s largest brewer, best known for its Budweiser brand, has partnered with EverGrain throughout 2021.!-->…
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Vegan Fast-Food Innovator Ready Burger Announces 99p Burger Just In Time For Veganuary
Ready Burger is the U.K.’s answer to conventional fast-food chains. It offers 100 percent plant-based convenience food at a price comparable to large franchises. The company has just announced that it will be driving down the cost of its!-->…
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Veganuary Guide: 6 Vegan Pantry Staples To Help You Survive Sans Meat This Jan
Signed up to Veganuary to try eating vegan for 31 days (and hopefully for longer)? A bit confused about how to whip up quick and easy meals on your new diet? Don’t fret, we at Green Queen are here to help with 6 must-haves to stock your!-->…
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Jane Goodall Supports Call For Global Charities To Stop Harmful Animal Gifting Initiatives
Alongside prominent scientists, celebrities, and religious leaders, Dr. Jane Goodall is calling for an end to animal gifting. A well-meaning practice used by numerous charities, the primatologist says it's unsustainable. Recipients are!-->…
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10 Savoury Vegan Porridges Of Asia, From Congee To Dhindo
Let’s face it – most of us have had enough food inspiration on Western-style porridges. As much we all do enjoy a warm bowl of sweet oatmeal topped with fruit and maple syrup, sometimes, we just crave something different but just as!-->…
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Gordon Ramsay Includes Vegan Burgers On New Chicago Restaurant Menu
Acclaimed chef Gordon Ramsay is welcoming vegans to his new Chicago restaurant. Gordon Ramsay Burger will feature plant-based patties that can be substituted in any meat dish. The menu will showcase a "Vegan Burger" as well. The new!-->…
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New Survey Reveals That 53% Of Consumers Can’t Identify Greenwashing Claims On Product Packaging
Research conducted by consumer rights group Euroconsumers has highlighted a knowledge gap when it comes to verifying true green claims versus greenwashing. The survey was conducted via a self-administered questionnaire in 2021 in Belgium,!-->…
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How Amazon’s Plastic Problem Got Worse During Covid
Plastic packaging use increased for Amazon by nearly 33 percent during the last year of the pandemic, according to new findings.
Online orders from the largest e-tailer in the Western world increased 38 percent in 2020 due to the!-->!-->!-->…
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Your Ikea Kid’s Furniture Might Be Tainted By Illegal Logging, Year-Long Investigation Finds
Budget furniture manufacturer Ikea has been named in an illegal logging investigation. The chain has been connected to tainted wood supplied by Evgeny Bakurov. Ikea has denied knowledge of the unsustainable practices but has since cut!-->…
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