Happy Ocean Foods Ditches Vegan Seafood for ‘Clean’ Plant Protein
German alternative protein startup Happy Ocean Foods has bid farewell to its plant-based seafood portfolio, instead embracing a Clean Protein philosophy to meet consumer trends.
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Beyond Says It’s Dropping ‘Meat’ From Its Name to Target America’s Protein Craze
Ahead of its latest product launch, Beyond Meat is dropping 'Meat' from its name to focus on the power of traditional plants amid falling sales and rising demand for protein.
Beyond Meat is going beyond meat – quite literally.
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Future Food Quick Bites: Alpro Kids, 3D-Printed Shawarma & Vegan Meat Labels
Our weekly column rounds up the latest sustainable food innovation news. This week, Future Food Quick Bites covers Alpro Kids' video-game-style campaign, Mighty Drinks' rescue deal, and South Africa's plant-based meat labelling law.
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In Europe’s Meat-Rich Culture, Cultivated Proteins Need A Rebrand
There's a reason why meat is at the heart of the culture wars – for cultivated proteins to succeed, companies need to tap into consumers' emotions.
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How to Get People to Buy More Plant-Based Eggs? Put Them in A Pancake
A new US study shows that consumers are more likely to purchase plant-based eggs if they're cheaper and served as an ingredient in a dish, rather than on their own.
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French Three-Michelin-Star Restaurant Arpège Ditches Meat & Dairy for Plant-Based Menu
Chef Alain Passard's Arpège, which has held three Michelin stars since 1996, has switched to an almost entirely vegan menu.
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Canada’s Mara Renewables Secures $9.1M to Scale Up Algae-Based Omega-3
Canadian biotech firm Mara Renewables has raised $9.1M in funding to expand the production of its algae-based omega-3 DHA.
Nova Scotia-based Mara Renewables has piqued investors' interest to the tune of $9.1M for its fish-free omega-3!-->!-->!-->…
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McDonald’s India Unveils Vegetarian ‘Protein Plus’ Slices to Meet Skyrocketing Demand
McDonald's is targeting India's protein craze with a meat-free Protein Plus range to boost the nutritional content of its burgers.
The latest company to hop on India's protein train is the world's largest food corporation.
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Exclusive: Friends & Family Pet Food Company Gets Singapore Approval for Cultivated Meat
US food tech startup Friends & Family Pet Food Company has received regulatory approval to sell its cultivated meat for dogs and cats in Singapore, a first for Asia. Its inaugural treats will contain 65-70% cultured cells.
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Impossible Foods Loses EU Trademark Battle with Spanish Bakery
Ahead of its expected EU launch this year, plant-based meat giant Impossible Foods has lost a four-year trademark battle with an independent bakery from Spain.
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Modern Baker, the Startup Behind Superloaf, Nabs $3.4M to Make Healthy UPFs
On a mission to make healthy ultra-processed foods, UK startup Modern Baker has secured £2.5M ($3.4M) in a Series A funding round.
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Israel’s PoLoPo Targets High-Protein Potato Chips with Molecular Farming Platform
Israeli molecular farming startup has pivoted its business model to develop high-protein potatoes for the chip industry.
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Opinion: Confidential by Default? The Transparency Dilemma in Europe’s Novel Foods System
Regulatory consultant Stephen O’Rourke argues why the EU's current novel food regulation is slow, and what it can learn from competitors.
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These Animal Welfare NGOs Put 150 Hackers in A Room. These Are the AI Tools They Built
In a hackathon hosted by AI-for-good organisations Electric Sheep and Open Paws, around 150 coders came up with compassionate tools for animal justice.
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Believer Meats Earns FDA Approval & Completes World’s Largest Factory for Cultivated Meat
Israeli food tech firm Believer Meats has secured US FDA approval for its cultivated meat, and completed the construction of its manufacturing facility.
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This AI-Led 3D Printer Turns Food Waste Into Everyday Objects
Two MIT graduates have developed an AI-powered 3D printer that converts household food waste into functional objects like cup holders, coasters, and decorative items.
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Beyond Meat Debuts Whole-Cut Mycelium Steak Filet at US Restaurants
US plant-based giant Beyond Meat has launched its hotly anticipated mycelium steak at New York City's Ladybird and all BOA Steakhouse locations.
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Mission Barns Completes USDA Approval to Clear the Way for Cultivated Pork Fat Launch
US food tech startup Mission Barns has secured the USDA greenlight for its cultivated pork fat, paving the way for its launch into Sprouts and restaurant group Fiorella this quarter.
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Oatly Bets on Lookbook & Opens Strategic Review to Tackle Q2 Slowdown in US & China
Oat milk leader Oatly has revised its full-year guidance after sales dropped in the US and China, where it is mulling a potential restructuring.
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Notpla Debuts Plastic-Free Drinks Carrier at England v France Rugby Match
Seaweed packaging pioneer Notpla piloted a rugby-ball-inspired sustainable drinks carrier at last month's match between England XIV and France XIV.
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Future Food Quick Bites: Oatly Matcha, Mycoprotein Mince & A Vegan Football Kit
Our weekly column rounds up the latest sustainable food innovation news. This week, Future Food Quick Bites covers Oatly's new matcha latte, Revo Foods's clean-label mince, and Lactalis Canada's plant-based exit.
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