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Czechia is working on a law that would prohibit the use of meat-like labels on plant-based food packaging, despite public opposition to the move. The government of Czechia is drawing up an amendment that would penalise plant-based meat…
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A new study shows that a higher ratio of plant proteins compared to animal-based foods can improve heart health, just as the US mulls dietary guidelines calling for a shift away from meat. For months, plant-based meat makers like Beyond…
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Tomorrow, a new startup from Seattle, is hoping to disrupt the refrigerator category with technology that prolongs the shelf life of produce and reduces food waste. 2 May 2025 Update: Tomorrow's founder told The Spoon that the company…
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Over 60 climate activism groups have penned an open letter urging governments not to adopt GWP*, a controversial methane reporting tool that leaves the door open for greenwashing. A day after a New Zealand government panel paved the way…
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Unilever, Danone and Oatly are among food companies that are urging the EU's new agrifood commissioner to prioritise green policies and promote healthy and sustainable diets. The EU must "urgently step up" its efforts to decarbonise the…
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The world loves chocolate, but the planet itself? Not as much. Industry giants like Mondelēz, Lindt and Barry Callebaut understand that, and are backing startups changing the game with cocoa-free and cell-based alternatives. Chocolate…
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In our weekly column, we round up the latest news and developments in the alternative protein and sustainable food industry. This week, Future Food Quick Bites covers Upside Foods's latest cultivated meat tasting, a new vegan restaurant in…
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After being shunned from the EU's strategic dialogue on food and farming, health organisations are asking for representation on the Commission's new agrifood board. A week after the EU Commission put out a call for membership in the…
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New research has found that associating lone fruits with 'sad' emotions can make supermarket shoppers feel sorry for them, increasing sales and mitigating food waste. Have you ever felt so sorry for a single banana that you've ended up…
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Copenhagen-based Endless Food Co has raised €1M and teamed up with 7-Eleven Denmark to launch cookies made from its upcycled cocoa-free chocolate. Turning beer waste into a chocolate alternative, Danish startup Endless Food Co has…
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Israeli startup Celleste Bio has raised $4.5M in a new funding round for its cell-based cocoa, with repeat participation from Mondelēz International. This year has already seen cocoa prices rise to their highest levels ever, as climate…
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Israel's Gavan Technologies has closed an $8M Series A funding round to commercialise its plant-protein-based animal fat alternative in Europe. To transform the taste, texture, and nutritional profile of vegan dairy and bakes, Gavan…
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India's foodservice sector is a major opportunity for plant-based brands, but better education and menu integration are needed to increase consumer demand for meat analogues. Low awareness and common misconceptions contribute to a lack…
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The latest entry in the sweet protein space, X3 is a honey-like sweetener developed by German researchers to cut the sugar content in packaged food and beverages. As the race to replace sugar with better-for-you alternatives rages on,…
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Migros, Givaudan, and Bühler Group have opened The Cultured Hub, a biotech facility to speed and scale up the production of cellular agriculture foods. Three years after announcing the partnership, some of Switzerland's largest food…
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Mumbai-based startup Biokraft Foods hosted India's first formal tasting of cultivated meat last week, presenting a hybrid chicken it hopes to launch next year. Amid a welcoming biotech environment and increasing regulatory clarity,…
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Impossible Foods founder Pat Brown is the subject of a recent episode of the Wild Hope documentary, which details his dedication to fighting climate change, and his new Carbon Ranch. After decades spent in labs, Pat Brown is taking to…
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In this excerpt taken from Chapter 5 of the new book Hungry Beautiful Animals, author and philosopher Matthew Halteman argues that choosing not to eat animals can usher us into a higher state of consciousness. On the day that a…
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German food tech player Planet A Foods, which makes cocoa-free chocolate, has raised $30M in a Series B funding round to expand across Europe, the US and Asia. To take its cocoa-free chocolate business to the next level, Planet A Foods…
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Popular product scanning app Yuka has rolled out a new feature that allows users to hold food companies accountable for questionable ingredients. For years, Parisian startup Yuka has been a platform for consumer transparency and…
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An EU-funded research project is exploring how supermarket mushrooms and agricultural waste can be turned into proteins, vitamins and bio-based materials. Combining mushrooms, food waste, fermentation and artificial intelligence can…
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