2023

Singapore-based start-up Karana is aiming to make jackfruit a staple global food by scaling up the supply of this regenerative crop over the next two decades. And its recent ten-fold growth over the last two years shows the brand is well…
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Earth Day is more than just a social media trend. A global event that encourages environmentalism, it has become synonymous with eco mobilisation and addressing the imbalance in the world. Falling on April 22nd every year, Earth…
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A recent study aimed to investigate whether consumers are more likely to support a meat tax to improve animal welfare or to mitigate climate change. The study, published in the journal Nature Food, was conducted in Germany, where…
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A new protein partnership aims to widen the protein ecosystem by expanding meat alternative offerings. Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM), a global conventional protein leader, and Israel's Believer Meats, a cultivated meat pioneer, have…
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Behavorial scientist Dr. Sophie Attwood highlights the many ways we can use sight, sound and smell to nudge us to make better food choices and how chefs and foodservice operators can use these insights to help trigger more planet-friendly…
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In a partnership with German online retailer Confiserie Seidl, Planet A Foods has launched Nocoa, its first sustainable chocolate line. Nocoa is tapping into the chocolate successor market, made without cacao and instead from natural,…
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A study published last month found greenhouse gases resulting from food waste contribute to nearly half of all global food system emissions. The study, published in the journal Nature Food, looked at the loss and waste of 54 different…
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An interview with PBFA's Vice President of Marketplace Development about the data from their latest report, the evolution of the US plant-based foods industry and where things are going next. US industry group the Plant Based Foods…
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The Vegetarian Butcher, the Unilever-owned Dutch plant-based meat brand, has launched its first cookbook “New Meat.” The new cookbook builds on the success of the Vegetarian Butcher's offerings since it launched in 2010. "New Meat"…
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Melibio's Mellody plant-based honey is making its direct-to-consumer debut via chef Daniel Humm's Eleven Madison Home store in New York City. Following up from its debut at the Natural Products Expo in Anaheim, California, last month,…
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We've rounded up some great brands to keep in mind next time you need a new handbag, all of which are created by Asian founders. With the growing popularity of fashionable vegan products, conscious consumers are demanding…
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French cheese giant the Bel Groups is investing in and partnering with Californian biotech startup Climax Foods to develop AI-powered plant-based, sustainable and nutritious cheese products. French global food plater the Bel Group,…
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I don’t blame vegans for being angry. When it comes to animal exploitation, there’s a lot to be mad about. But the answer may lie in compassion towards our fellow non-vegan humans. Maybe it’s PETA, maybe it’s Twitter – but for one…
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Three new reports from the nonprofit The Good Food Institute detail a shifting landscape across the global food system as the plant-based, precision fermentation, and cultivated meat sectors show significant growth and widespread…
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In its State of the Marketplace 2022 Summary Report, the Plant Based Foods Association takes a deep dive into the category and identifies key trends ahead. Despite inflation over the last year and lackluster sales for several…
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A new report finds that while the demand for dairy-free options continues to rise, consumers aren't sold on the options. More than 80 percent of consumers surveyed by Olam Food Ingredients (OFI) said they use plant-based products at…
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Germans keep reducing their meat consumption, a new report finds. New data released by the Federal Information Centre for Agriculture in Germany shows that meat consumption per capita decreased by approximately 4.2 kg in 2022, dropping…
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Following its release in 2021, Sweden's Mycorena says its fungi-stabilized sustainable fat dubbed Mycolein, is now available for sale. Mycorena first announced its fungi-based fat that mimics animal fat in late 2021. The product earned…
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As the industry gets closer to widespread regulatory approval, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the World Health Organization (WHO) released their first report on the safety aspects of the nascent…
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Climate doomism, the view that humanity has lost the climate battle, makes us feel helpless and anxious. It also stops us from taking action. By: Anastasia Denisova, Senior Lecturer in Journalism, University of Westminster When news…
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Gen Z is driving the rapidly growing plant-based food market. According to a recent survey, 70 percent of Gen Zers say they plan to pursue a vegan diet in the next five years but the reasons don't necessarily track with their climate…
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