2022

Coffee giant Starbucks has announced it is launching a line of dairy-free bottled frappuccinos. Historically slow to react to plant-based demand, Starbucks is making up for lost time. The Frappuccino announcement comes after a slew of new…
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The U.K. Government has published a paper entitled ‘The Benefits of Brexit’. The 100-page report has included one six-line paragraph alluding to potential novel food regulation updates. A review of existing regulations appears underway…
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New kid on the block Zero Acre Farms, a San Francisco fat startup that has been in stealth mode until this week, has a big mission: disrupting vegetable oils with a fermented alternative that is more sustainable and healthier. The founding…
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French supermarket chain Carrefour says it has opened the first vegan butcher counter in the meat-loving country. New vegan meat products being merchandised butchershop style at Carrefour come by way of the Unilever-owned Dutch vegan…
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Vegan dog food is on the up and up. Just a few years ago, there were barely any companies offering meat-free nutrition for our pooch companions, but now pet owners are spoilt for choice. From complete kibble to pea-protein fuel in a can,…
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An early adopter of plant-based and zero waste eating in Hong Kong, vegetarian fast-casual chain Mana! closed its doors permanently this week after a decade of operation. The final location to close was in the city's SoHo district. In a…
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A new joint report from business technology outfit CIIE.Co and the Good Food Institute (GFI) claims that cultivated meat could radically transform India’s food system. Stronger national food security, a more climate resilient food supply…
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By Alex Robinson. The coral atoll of Tarawa in Kiribati is a 29-kilometre-long triangle of white sandy beaches in the central Pacific Ocean. But it isn’t paradise for many residents, who are on the front lines of the climate crisis. …
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The world around is changing. Because, the climate crisis. Throw in a two-year and counting pandemic and well, we're not in Kansas anymore, Dorothy. From extreme weather patterns to supply chain disruptions to green energy transitions to…
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The world could lose half of its best coffee-growing land under a moderate climate change scenario. Brazil, which is the currently world’s largest coffee producer, will see its most suitable coffee-growing land decline by 79%. …
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The Jonas Brothers drink it. So do Camila Cabello, Mindy Kaling, and even Gwyneth Paltrow. The functional soda brand Olipop, which positions itself as a healthy alternative to the conventional sugar-laden brands, just raised $30 million in…
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Undervalued and little understood outside of West Africa, fonio is a superfood waiting in the wings for its star moment. A viable alternative to quinoa and couscous, the gluten-free grain is a powerhouse of potential. Its benefits reach…
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By Chris McGreal. US oil firms have been accused of using scare tactics after telling a federal court on Tuesday that lawsuits alleging fossil fuel companies lied about the climate crisis could threaten America’s oil supply. At a…
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After a century of land loss, there’s now a rising movement of young Black Americans reclaiming their agricultural power and ownership of farmland. It combines the dismantling of racism and marginalisation amid the social justice movement…
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The vegan news never stops! Each week, the Green Queen team dives into the latest developments for plant-based foods around the world so you can catch up on what’s happening across the industry. This week, Japan's 2Foods announced a Series…
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Swedish furniture giant IKEA is hiring. And it's employing a unique recruitment approach. The chain is offering qualified applicants an opportunity to try 3D-printed vegan versions of its iconic Swedish meatballs. The race is on to…
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As the clock ticks down to the most-watched television event of the year, new data suggests Super Bowl LVI will be all about plants—vegan chicken wings, that is. And a whole lot of them. More than 100 million Americans will tune in to…
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Actual Veggies, which makes vegetable-only burger patties, has announced a distribution partnership with Plum Market. In a bid to tempt meat-eaters away from conventional burgers, its products are being merchandised next to meat items.…
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Leading UK supermarket Tesco says it saw an increase in sales across its vegan products, with revenues doubling compared to Veganuary 2021 on some ranges. New versions of classic dishes were released in time to capitalise on the…
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Wearing a mask in public spaces at all times has become the norm, but two years in and they can do a number on your skin, causing dryness and the dreaded maskne. Here's how to battle it. Below we talk about how to deal with this new…
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Vegan Women Summit (VWS) has announced a new leadership initiative, to be run alongside Black History Month. The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Program is designed for key figures and leaders within the plant-based and food tech…
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