BMW-Owned MINI To Ditch Animal-Leather, Opt For Recycled Interiors In Future Car Models
British automotive brand MINI recently announced that the company has decided to ditch animal-leather for their cars in order to be more sustainable and kinder to the planet.
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World’s First 100% Vegan Empanada Shop To Open In Chicago This Spring
Chicago is set to welcome what is billed as the world’s first 100% vegan empanada shop in the coming weeks, in yet another step up when it comes to diversity in plant-based dining. Created by husband and wife duo Daniel Briceno and Daniela!-->…
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Cory Booker: Vegan Senator Joins Committee For Agriculture & Nutrition
With a past history in supporting small-scale farmers as well as taking steps to ban factory farming, Vegan Democrat Cory Booker has become the newest member to join the Senate Committee For Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, in an!-->…
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Ralph Lauren-Backed Materials Company Develops Plant-Based, Plastic-Free Leather
Supported by Ralph Lauren, Natural Fiber Welding, a technology company commercialising sustainable materials for a circular economy, will be setting up a new facility in Illinois to develop plastic-free, plant-based leather.
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Aleph Farms & Technion Debut World’s First Cell-Based Ribeye Steak Prototype
Israeli food tech Aleph Farms and its research partner Technion of the Israel Institute of Technology, has successfully revealed the world’s first cultivated ribeye steak. The prototype uses 3D bioprinting technology and is grown directly!-->…
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Ippudo: World Famous Ramen Chain Debuts Vegan Ramen In Japan As Plant-Based Soars In Popularity
Ippudo, the world famous Japanese ramen chain, has recently added a new vegan ramen to its menus in Japan, in yet another exciting development in the country’s growing plant-based scene. It comes amid a tidal wave of new plant-based!-->…
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Ugly Food Winners: Meet The Startups Capitalising On Wasted Fruit & Vegetables
It’s not talked about enough, but wasted food is an environmental and health disaster. One third of all food grown is wasted globally, and Asia as a region is responsible for over 50% of all wasted food. And as we get richer, we waste even!-->…
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A New Program Is Looking To Help Farmers Pivot To The Alt Protein Economy
Given the enormous role agriculture plays in driving global emissions, the expert scientific consensus is that our food system must change if we are to stand a chance against climate change. But doing so will require seismic shifts across!-->…
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Phenix: Fashion Platform OnTheList Launches French App To Rescue Food Waste In Hong Kong
OnTheList, the popular members-only platform bringing consumers discounts for old fashion inventory from retail brands, has launched a brand new app to target food waste with the same business model. Called Phenix by OnTheList App, the new!-->…
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Study: Vegan Diet More Effective For Weight Loss & Cholesterol Than Mediterranean Diet
Vegan diets are better for weight loss and controlling cholesterol levels compared to the Mediterranean diet, which popular belief has often hailed as a guide to losing weight, a new study has shown. Putting the two diets head-to-head in a!-->…
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Hero Protein: Shanghai Startup Closes US$850K Pre-Seed Round To Scale Plant-Based Meat
Mainland China plant-based meat brand HERO Protein, which produces chicken, beef & fish analogues, has announced the closing of a US$850K pre-seed funding round that will be used to advance the company’s ongoing R&D efforts,!-->…
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China Single-Use Plastic Bag & Straw Ban Now In Effect Across Major Cities
In keeping with the 2020 policy that was unveiled by the National Development and Reform Commission, in 2021, China has banned single-use plastic straws and shopping bags in major cities in an effort to reduce the increasing plastic waste!-->…
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Mary McCartney Debuts Vegetarian Cooking Show To Promote Plant-Based Recipes
Animal activist, cookbook author, photographer and co-founder of the nonprofit Meat Free Monday, Mary McCartney has begun hosting her new vegetarian cooking show in partnership with the Food Network, a platform that shares cooking tips and!-->…
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Vevolution: Global Digital Hub To Connect Plant-Based Startups To Investors Now Launched
Recently, the London-based movement promoting plant-based lifestyles, Vevolution announced the launch of its fintech platform that connects investors to entrepreneurs who are focused on creating plant-based and sustainable solutions.
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Unilever CEO: Rise Of Plant-Based Food Is An ‘Inexorable’ Trend In ‘Every Single Country’
Speaking in a recent interview, Unilever CEO Alan Jope revealed the conglomerate’s big plans ahead to tap into the fast-growing plant-based market, as the global appetite shift takes hold around the world. Describing the trend as!-->…
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Vegan Women Summit To Host Future Of Food Job Fair To Promote Diversity In The Workplace
Vegan Women Summit recently announced that it will host the VWS Connect event series, the world’s first job networking series aimed at connecting mission-driven employers to underrepresented individuals thus building a diverse workforce in!-->…
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Priyanka Chopra Jonas Debuts Vegan Haircare Line At Target Stores Across U.S.
Bollywood & Hollywood superstar Priyanka Chopra Jonas just launched vegan haircare line at Target stores across the U.S. that is not only free of parabens and sulfates but also comes in 100% recyclable packaging.
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Mango Materials: This Startup Turns Methane Into Bioplastic To Fight Both Climate & Waste
Founded by three female scientists, this biotech believes that we can take a problem that environmentalists see as a problem into an opportunity, and potentially, even a solution. Based in California, Mango Materials has come up with a way!-->…
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Cats Fed Plant-Based Diets Can Live Healthy Lives, New Study Suggests
A new study suggests that contrary to popular belief, cats fed plant-based diets that are nutritionally sound do not appear to be adversely affected at all. In fact, researchers found that cats who were on vegan diets had more ideal body!-->…
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CellulaREvolution Bags US$1.37 Million To Scale Continuous Cell Culturing Tech System
British biotech CellulaREvolution has recently raised £1 million (US$1.37 million) to further accelerate its cell culture technology. Unlike traditional batch technologies in the sector, the startup has developed a continuous cell culture!-->…
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Pret A Manger Swaps Meatball Wraps For Vegan Alternative Due To Consumer Demand
Following increasing consumer demands for sustainable and animal-free foods during the U.K. based movement, Veganuary, British fast-food chain, Pret A Manger replaces meatball wraps with vegan alternatives.
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