The European Union has failed to reach an agreement over the highly contentious plant-based meat labelling ban, with negotiations now delayed to 2026. Veggie burgers can stay in the EU – for now. After intensive talks in…
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US biomaterials firm Uncaged Innovations, which produces plastic-free leather alternatives with grain byproducts, has welcomed Natalie Portman as a strategic partner. A long-time vegan known for her animal rights and ethical advocacy,…
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The Beatles star Sir Paul McCartney has joined eight UK politicians to call on the EU to drop its proposed ban on the use of meat-like terms on plant-based products. Sir Paul McCartney has become the latest public figure to voice their…
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The Dutch food regulator has temporarily suspended its ban on the labelling of plant-based protein products as 'mince', instead opting to wait for EU-level clarity on the subject. A month after introducing a law that would fine vegan…
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To offer better-tasting, more affordable vegan options, Finnish startup Happy Plant Protein has unveiled a textured vegetable protein offering made from fava beans. Usering in a new era for textured vegetable protein (TVP) – one without…
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Eco materials firm Qorium has raised €22M ($25M) in Series A funding from private investors and the Dutch government to commercialise its lab-grown leather. Qorium, a startup producing leather from cultured cow cells, has taken a major…
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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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Burger King Austria has announced that all hot drinks will now be made exclusively with Oatly's Baristamatic oat milk, phasing out cow's milk while retaining the price. In a move intended to encourage the uptake of sustainable options,…
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French precision fermentation startup Nutropy has raised €7M ($8.1M) to scale up its casein proteins, targeting a launch of its "cheeseable milk" powder in 2027. The demand for dairy is rising sharply just as the number of farmers is…
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British oat milk maker Minor Figures has partnered with Wildfarmed to launch its first barista-style product with regeneratively grown oats. Oat milk is already way more planet-friendly than dairy, generating 71% fewer greenhouse gases…
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As food innovators respond to soaring egg prices with replacers ranging from yeast to pea protein, one French startup is betting on chickpea water – but in a new format. For some years now, aquafaba has been the go-to egg white…
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The EU Parliament today voted in favour of a ban on meat-like designations on plant-based meat product labels, paving the way for trilogue negotiations. The conservative European Parliament has voted to ban terms like 'beef', 'bacon'…
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Accor, Hilton, Four Seasons, Marriott International, IHG and others have teamed up with Vegan Hospitality to cut food-related emissions via plant-based dining. Some of the world's biggest hotel groups are turning to plants to curb their…
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As part of their climate strategies, Lidl and Wolt Market have pledged to increase the share of plant-based proteins they sell in Denmark. Lidl is further extending its goal to sell more plants and less meat in its stores, announcing a…
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Singapore startup Fattastic Technologies has partnered with Ajinomoto Thailand to explore applications for its healthy plant-based alternative to animal and saturated fats. A fast-emerging player in Asia's alternative fat field,…
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Dutch food tech startup Revyve has secured €24M ($28M) in Series B financing to scale up its functional yeast proteins to replace eggs and ultra-processed additives. Food producers need an urgent solution to soaring egg prices and…
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Australian accessories brand Bellroy has debuted a new range of iPhone and AirPods cases that ditch leather for an animal-free alternative. When Apple announced it was replacing leather with an in-house, eco-friendly alternative during…
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Dutch startup Time-Travelling Milkman, which uses sunflower seeds to replace dairy fats, has raised €2M ($2.3M) to support the launch of next-gen cream cheeses and desserts. Continuing what has been a bumper week for sustainable fat…
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NoPalm Ingredients will upcycle dairy giant Milcobel's whey permeate into its fermentation-derived palm oil alternatives and explore establishing a commercial factory by 2028. Dutch startup NoPalm Ingredients has secured a deal to…
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UK startup Xampla has secured $14M in Series A funding to scale up its plant-based alternative to single-use plastic packaging. Xampla, a British startup known for its bio-based, plant-derived materials for sustainable packaging, has…
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Starbucks Coffee is rolling out Protein Lattes and Cold Foam across the US and Canada this month, but its use of whey powder is in direct contradiction to its climate goals. The world's largest coffee company is blending two popular…
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