Sodexo Doubles Down on Plant-Forward Menus at 400 US Hospitals
French catering giant Sodexo is expanding its partnership with Greener by Default to roll out plant-forward menus at 400 hospitals in the US.
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Investors Bet $9M on Korean Startup’s Precision-Fermented Grape Yeast Proteins
South Korean alternative protein pioneer Intake has secured ₩13.5B ($9.2M) in Series C funding to commercialise its precision-fermented dairy, meat and egg proteins.
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Explainer: What is the Non-UPF Verified Label, and What Do Brands Need to Know?
The Non-GMO Project recently launched a new on-pack certification to help consumers identify ultra-processed foods – here's what you need to know, and what it means for plant-based meat.
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5 Minutes with A Future Food VC: Kost Capital’s Bodil Sidén
In our interview series, we quiz future food investors about the solutions that excite them the most, their favourite climate-forward restaurant, and what they look for in successful founders.
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Festivals Are Ditching Meat As Live Music Industry Reckons with Climate Impact
A rising number of festivals are going meat-free amid a wider sustainability shift in the live music industry, a new report has revealed.
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Opinion: The Circular Economy is A Competitive Advantage – Tech Brands Are Leading the Shift
James Murdock, founder of circular tech firm Alchemy, argues that circularity isn't just good for the planet – it makes business sense too, and smart tech brands know it.
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MycoTechnology Earns GRAS Approval to Sell Honey Truffle Flavour Modulator in the US
US food tech firm MycoTechnology has received regulatory approval to sell its honey-truffle-fermented flavour modulator in the country.
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BioCraft Pet Nutrition Strikes Deal to Produce ‘Mouse Mousse’ with 99% Cultivated Meat
Alternative protein startup BioCraft Pet Nutrition is working with Prefera Petfood to manufacture a cat food product with 99% cultivated mouse meat.
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Future Food Quick Bites: Ottolenghi’s Beans, Disneyland & Beyond Meat Doc
Our weekly column rounds up the latest sustainable food innovation news. This week, Future Food Quick Bites covers Bold Bean Co's Ottolenghi collaboration, Beyond Meat's new documentary, and Miyoko Schinner's upcoming vegan cookbook.
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How This Animal-Free ‘Designer’ Fat Maker Is Reshaping Future Food Economics
Australian firm Nourish Ingredients has completed an industrial-scale production of its animal-free, meat-like fat while keeping costs low – here's how it's doing it.
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Japanese Food Tech Showcases Cultivated Duck Products for Restaurants & Supermarkets
Japan's first cultivated meat company, IntegriCulture, has unveiled several prototype dishes and products made from duck liver cells.
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Expo West 2025 Tried & Tasted: Our Favourite Future Food Eats
From animal-free egg salad to a milk alternative made from corn, here are the future food products that stood out most to our expert reviewer at Expo West 2025.
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Zero Sugar, 5g Protein: This Sustainable Syrup Pumps Up the Macros in Your Daily Latte
Precision fermentation pioneer The Every Company recently released a sugar-free syrup made from its recombinant egg protein – and it's meant for more than just your lattes.
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Milk Aisle Consensus: Democrats & Republicans Unite in Push for Non-Dairy Options in Schools
A bipartisan bill is calling on Congress to provide non-dairy milk options in the national school meal programme to cater to lactose-intolerant and diet-restricted students.
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Cultured Quail Startup Vow Gets FSANZ Regulatory Approval in Australia & New Zealand
Known for its cultured quail, Sydney-based Vow has received regulatory approval from Food Standards Australia New Zealand, a first for cultivated meat in the region.
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Brazilians Cool on Beef as Health Risks Take Precedence
Polling shows that health concerns are the biggest consumption driver in Brazil, potentially pushing 74% of its population to reduce or eliminate meat from their diets.
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Animal-Free Dairy Startup Debuts Lactoferrin Supplement to Boost Iron Regulation
Singaporean food tech startup TurtleTree has unveiled a new consumer-facing brand for supplements made from its animal-free lactoferrin protein in the US.
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Hong Kong’s Best Vegan Restaurants 2025: Plant-Based Dining in Asia’s World City
From meat-free dim sum to non-dairy pearl tea: a 2025 list of Hong Kong's best vegan-friendly eats.
If you're in Hong Kong and you happen to love food, you're in for a good time.
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EU Grants €50M Loan for Swedish Ag Giant to Build Pea Protein Factory for Meat Alternatives
The European Investment Bank has provided Swedish agricultural cooperative Lantmännen with €50M in part financing for a pea protein isolate factory.
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Could Extended Reality Be A Silver Bullet for Plant-Based Meat?
Researchers in Finland are using extended reality to create a multisensory eating experience and enhance the appeal of plant-based meat alternatives.
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Understanding ‘Switching Potential’: Better Taste & Access Could Unlock Thirst for Plant-Based Dairy
Dairy-free milk is the most evolved market in the plant-based industry, and a majority of non-drinkers show a potential to switch if certain barriers are removed.
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