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Four years after countries signed the Global Methane Pledge, the meat and dairy industry – the largest emitter of the gas – is still lagging. Collectively, 52 of the largest meat and dairy producers emit 22 million tonnes of methane…
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Food waste and meat consumption are major drivers of the climate crisis. But a blended meat approach could provide a win-win solution. What do apples, TikTok and waste have in common? According to researchers at Cornell University,…
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With seasonal lookbooks and a flavour trend report that feels like it came from the fashion industry, Oatly is courting Gen Z to take its oat milk to newer heights. Here's an exclusive peek behind its strategy. Fashion, flavour and…
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The Global Methane Hub has invested $30M in an accelerator programme to fast-track solutions to lower methane emissions from rice production. Half the world depends on rice for most of its food requirements, and 95% of the…
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Singapore has replaced its '30 by 30' food sovereignty plan with one that sharpens focus on specific food categories, and pledged S$42M ($32M) for 11 future food projects. Six years after announcing a strategy to lower its reliance on…
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As climate change wrecks the cocoa industry, Barry Callebaut has teamed up with Germany's Planet A Foods to produce alternatives with its cocoa-free chocolate, ChoViva. What if your KitKat bar were made without chocolate? As extreme…
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China's Angel Yeast has begun operating an 11,000-tonne production line for its yeast protein, bolstering the country's sustainable food leadership. Already accounting for 15% of global yeast production and nearly 60% of the market in…
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Our weekly column rounds up the latest sustainable food innovation news. This week, Future Food Quick Bites covers Oatly's switch to British oats, Eat Just's pancake mixes, and NotCo's Stranger Things collab. New products and launches …
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Cutting back on bacon and burgers could release the disease burden in rich countries and save their ailing healthcare systems, according to a new analysis. A growing incidence of long-term health conditions, combined with persistent…
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Californian food tech startup The Every Company has raised $55M in Series D funding to expand production of its precision-fermented egg proteins, following a nationwide rollout at Walmart. The Every Company is going all out to fill the…
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US food tech startup Atlantic Fish Co has raised $1.2M in new funding, which it will use to optimise its cultivated seafood fillets, scope out partnerships, and prepare regulatory filings. In its bid to "actually move the needle" in the…
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A University of Oxford study suggests that plant-rich diets could lower agricultural labour costs by nearly $1T annually, calling on governments to support livestock farmers with the transition. Science is clear on one thing: we're…
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Over nine in 10 Singaporeans say they'd replace a portion of their meat with blended proteins, with one product outperforming 100% chicken mince on taste. Combining meat with plants in a best-of-both-worlds approach is gaining favour in…
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The Non-UPF Program has expanded its certification label, which ensures food products are not ultra-processed, keying in to a central focus of health discourse in the US. Food companies can now label their products as free from…
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British cultivated meat startup Hoxton Farms has submitted a regulatory dossier to the Singapore Food Agency, with filings in the UK, North America and other Asian countries to follow soon. Amid a wave of regulatory successes for…
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Australian eco materials firm Uluu has raised A$16M ($10.5M) to build a demo facility and scale up its technology to turn seaweed into bioplastics. Aiming to replace plastic in everything from clothes and packaging to car interiors and…
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A majority of Americans agree that students should have access to plant-based meals and non-dairy milk in school lunches, aligning with a bipartisan bill in the Senate. School students should be able to drink soy milk in their lunches…
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Regulatory expert Stephen O'Rourke suggests that for food tech founders, the real advantage isn’t speed – it’s knowing what regulators expect before you apply. Ask any food tech founder what keeps them up at night, and regulation is…
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Fast-food chain Burger King has walked back on its pledge to swap dairy for Oatly's barista milk in hot drinks in Austria, announcing that cow's milk will remain on the menu. On October 20, Burger King Austria made an unprecedented (and…
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Israel's Believer Meats has received official clearance from the USDA to produce and sell its cultivated chicken in the country, becoming the first non-US startup to reach the milestone. Months after receiving a 'no questions' letter…
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A new federal bill calls on the US government to create a $10M pilot grant programme to expand voluntary access to plant-based meals in schools. Two US House Representatives are asking the administration to walk the talk when it comes…
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