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By Simon H Lee, lecturer in atmospheric science, University of St Andrews; Hayley J Fowler, professor of climate change impacts, Newcastle University; and Paul Davies, chief meteorologist, Met Office Extreme weather is by definition…
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Retail sales of plant-based meat products in the US have continued to slow, dropping by 19% from last year – but industry experts have remained positive over this period. Americans spent 18.6% less on chilled plant-based meat in…
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US whole-cut meat analogues maker Chunk Foods has debuted The Prince, an iteration of its new Slab steaks, in partnership with New York City deli Pastrami Queen. The site of Anthony Bourdain's favourite pastrami sandwich now has a…
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Austria's new dietary guidelines recommend eating less animal protein and more plants, with pulses getting their own category for the first time. Eat less meat and dairy – and for your protein needs, choose mostly plant-based. That's…
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A quarter of UK consumers say they'd try cultivated meat, recognising its animal welfare and environmental value – but taste and price remain major obstacles. In 2012, 19% of consumers in the UK said they would be willing to eat…
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The Impossible Burger is now a step closer to appearing on EU shelves after the company's heme ingredient was ruled safe for consumption by the bloc's regulatory body. Californian plant-based meat giant Impossible Foods has passed the…
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Just by ending the practice of overfishing, we could store the same amount of carbon as 6.5 million acres of forest each year. By Sophie Kevany In the search for winning climate solutions, the world’s oceans are an undisputed…
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General Motors has unveiled a new concept EV under its Cadillac division, which features biomaterials made from MycoWorks' mycelium. We've heard a lot of comparisons between electric vehicles (EVs) and alternative proteins, but could…
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UN figures show that Chinese people are eating more protein than Americans, a majority of which comes from plant-based sources. China now consumes more protein per capita than people in the US, according to the latest data from the UN…
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By Mark Charlton, net-zero research theme director, De Montfort University In the unlikely event I ever run another marathon, I wouldn’t want to do it at night. But some famous global running events, including the world…
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Singapore, Canada, the US and Israel are the most supportive governments when it comes to alternative protein policies, while Australia ranks bottom on the 10-country list. Australian think tank Food Frontier has compared the policies…
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Sir Keir Starmer's Labour government is being called on to introduce a plant-based action plan and reform public procurement to make the UK's food system more sustainable. With a new party governing the UK for the first time in 14…
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This was my second year attending the Hollywood Climate Summit and for the 2024 edition, the organizers took things to another level. The event was packed with insights, inspiration, and information. Founders Heather Fipps, Allison…
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The US Department of Defense has withdrawn its call for funding applications to develop cultivated meat for military rations, following pressure from livestock lobby groups. If you've never truly grasped the sheer power of the animal…
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Dutch startup NoPalm Ingredients has raised €5M ($5.4M) in a seed funding round to accelerate production of its sustainable palm oil alternative. The investment round was led by Rubio Impact Ventures, and co-led by Oost NL, Fairtree…
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Plant-based dairy maker Elmhurst 1925 has launched into the vegan meat category with a clean-label dehydrated chicken under the new TerraMeat brand. In a surprising move, Elmhurst 1925, a plant-based milk powerhouse in the US, has…
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A 2022 Philippine Commission on Human Rights report links fossil fuel companies to climate change and human rights impacts, boosting climate justice efforts. It calls for stricter regulations, corporate accountability, and reparations for…
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After reviewing its guidelines, the British Veterinary Association is no longer discouraging pet owners from feeding their dogs vegan food, as long as it's nutritionally complete. The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has recognised…
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French cultivated foie gras startup Gourmey has become the first cultivated meat company to apply for regulatory approval in the EU, with dossiers also filed in four other markets. Gourmey has applied for regulatory approval of its…
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The Malaysian government is undertaking research to determine the potential of cultivated meat and alternative proteins as it looks to find "sustainable alternatives to current crop production". The Malaysian Ministry of Higher…
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Aqua Cultured Foods has obtained self-affirmed GRAS status in the US, and will begin selling its cellulose-based seafood analogues made via fermentation to restaurants next month. Fish-free seafood made from fermentation will soon be on…
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