June 2024

McDonald's is trialling a new line of dairy-free ice creams in select UK restaurants, with a potential nationwide launch slated for 2025. Another vegan McFlurry is here – sort of. McDonald's has just launched the Scoop, a dairy-free…
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Lawmakers in Switzerland have voted to disregard a human rights ruling in favour of senior female climate activists, with a particularly reprehensible stance taken by the parliament's largest party. In a surprising move, Swiss…
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The IP case between mycelium meat makers Meati and The Better Meat Co has drawn to a close, after a judge ruled largely in favour of the latter, reports AgFunderNews. California's The Better Meat Co and Colorado-based Meati have ended…
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New research shows that health is the priority for Chinese consumers when it comes to plant-based food – and the more they know about the benefits, the more they'll eat it. When you inform people in China about the benefits of a vegan…
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The increasing use of wind and solar energy in the US is driving massive economic benefits and emission reductions in the US, according to a new study. Lower emissions, better air quality, and greater health benefits – these are the…
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The crown prince of Abu Dhabi has approved a new economic cluster for novel foods and alternative proteins to tackle food insecurity and water shortages. Abu Dhabi has launched the AgriFood Growth and Water Abundance (AGWA) hub, an…
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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 Alpro's collaboration with Peter Crouch, a new alternative protein jobs…
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Competitive eater Joey Chestnut has been banned from participating in this year's hot dog eating contest by Nathan's Famous over a commercial deal with plant-based meat maker Impossible Foods. Joey Chestnut, who has won 16 of the last…
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A group of healthcare organisations are asking the UK government to withdraw a campaign that they say spreads misinformation about the benefits of eating meat and dairy. As restaurants, retailers and consumers prepared for Veganuary…
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The first large-scale study to analyse the effects of the Planetary Health Diet has found a lower risk of premature death and a lighter impact on the climate. Eating a primarily whole-food plant-based diet has tremendous benefits for…
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Agri-fintech platform AgriG8 has received financing from Better Bite Ventures and The Trendlines Group to help rice farmers in Asia reduce methane emissions by up to 55%. Singaporean VC firm Better Bite Ventures and Israel's The…
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US hybrid meat startup SciFi Foods has appointed an advisory firm to sell its assets as cultivated meat continues to face a bleak investment landscape. San Francisco-based startup SciFi Foods, the maker of hybrid meat from cultivated…
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Some of the world's richest and most polluting companies have been investing in carbon offsets that are "likely junk", according to a new analysis. In 2023, non-profit Corporate Accountability and the Guardian undertook a joint…
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India's dramatic election results have confirmed a third term for Narendra Modi, but with a much-weakened mandate – is climate change to blame (or thank) for that? India stands third in the world for the number of billionaires and the…
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German national rail company Deutsche Bahn has partnered with Planet A Foods to offer cocoa-free chocolate shortbreads during the Euro 2024 football championship and beyond. As fans travel to Euro 2024 stadiums across Germany, those…
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The 50 countries most vulnerable to climate change are paying back 15.5% of their government revenues as debt to external creditors, the highest rate since 1990. Debt payments by the 50 countries facing the worst impacts of the climate…
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Eight US lawmakers explain how states can support climate change education in their schools. By Glenn Branch So you want to help to improve climate change education. Good for you! Climate change education is…
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US government departments have signed an agreement to renew their collaborative efforts to reduce food waste and loss in the country. The US Department of Agriculture (USDA), Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Environmental…
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US biotech startup Pureture has developed an innovation that cuts the production time for its yeast-derived casein protein by 30%, and enables clean-label alt-dairy formulations. As part of a rapidly expanding market for animal-free…
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Many of the US' biggest fast-food chains still use caged pigs for pork and have made no commitments to end the practice, according to a new report. If you thought your Black Forest Ham sandwich at Subway was ethically sourced, I've got…
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Canada and the EU lead the way in terms of public funding for alternative proteins, while Asia is a region to watch for this year, according to a new policy-centric report. Governments are investing more capital and implementing more…
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