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.
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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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Climate Change Is A Feminist Issue Not Just an Environmental One
By: Sara London
In 2015, Botswana experienced its worst drought in history. Since then, families have had to move, taking their children out of schools; farmers have lost crops, leaving communities hungry and desperate.
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Korean Food Companies Target The Vegan Market As Demand Rises For Animal-Free Meat
A growing number of Korean food companies are diving into the vegan meat trend as millenial and Gen Z consumers look to healthier and more planet-friendly protein options. Big Food players are joining new startups in launching fully!-->…
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Crackd Launches New “Microwavable In Minutes” No-Egg Egg Formulation In Response To Consumer Feedback
U.K. vegan egg brand Crackd partnered with The Vegan Society to gain insights into its v1 formulation and the results revealed that scrambled eggs and omelettes were the top uses for the product. Originally developed for baking, the 2.0!-->…
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Beyond Meat Targets Global Expansion With New R&D Facility In Shanghai
Los Angeles-based Beyond Meat has finalised details of a new R&D centre in Shanghai, China. It marks the first location of its kind for the company, outside of the United States. The facility will house scientists and researchers!-->…
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The Week In Plant-Based: Oddlygood Bags $28M, Beyond Meat Hires A New Manager, McPlant Gets Wall Street Speculating
The vegan news never stops! Each week, the Green Queen team dives into the latest developments for plant-based foods around the world so you can catch up on what's happening across the industry, from new products to special collabs and!-->…
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‘Superfood, Not Just Meat Alternative’: Better Nature Unveils Company-Wide Tempeh Rebrand
U.K. tempeh brand Better Nature has rebranded across its entire product range ahead of Veganuary 2022. New packaging has been designed to highlight the benefits of tempeh as a superfood, not a meat alternative. The revamped livery goes!-->…
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