2024

India's Zydus Lifesciences has agreed to take a 50% stake fermented protein manufacturer Sterling Biotech from Perfect Day, with an animal-free dairy facility in the works. Californian precision fermentation startup Perfect Day has…
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New Zealand plant-based meat company Sustainable Foods, which makes the Plan*t line of hemp-based meats, has gone into voluntary administration. Sustainable Foods, the parent company of vegan meat analogue brand Plan*t, has entered…
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Fat is key to flavour, texture and functionality, but health and climate problems are pushing the need for sustainable alternatives. However, this industry faces its own challenges. We're living in a world where half of all supermarket…
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Scientists have found a way to produce proteins by feeding yeast on upcycled wastewater from the food and pharma industries. How would you like your wastewater-derived meat? It may sound unappetising, but residual water from the food…
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An anti-greenwashing law in Canada compelled polluters to scrub misleading content. Could a new bill in Pennsylvania set an example for the United States? By Emily Sanders “Experts agree: is one of the most important low-carbon…
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Mars Petcare and Big Idea Ventures are spearheading a new programme for startups developing novel proteins and fats to develop sustainable pet food innovations. As the planetary impacts of pet food become apparent to more and more…
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California's Mission Barns has developed a novel bioreactor that is easy to scale and can lower the cost of cultivated meat, with regulatory approval imminent ahead of its planned market launch. Moving away from the conventional…
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In the Netherlands, discount retailer Lidl has introduced a blended minced meat SKU with pea protein, and reduced the price of its plant-based meat and dairy products. With a new product and pricing strategy, Lidl Netherlands has taken…
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One of the largest plastic producers, the US intends to support a global treaty to reduce plastic manufacturing, marking a shift from its previous position. The US will support an international target to curb plastic production, giving…
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US plant-based milk brand Milkadamia has introduced 2D-printed Flat Pack sheets that cut packaging waste by 94%, and it's starting with oat milk. Known for its macadamia milks, Milkadamia is diversifying its lineup with a new product…
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A breakthrough study explores how continuous manufacturing can solve the scalability challenges of cultivated chicken and bring prices down to $6 per lb. If you speak to anybody from the cultivated meat sector – be it a startup founder,…
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Finnish gas protein startup Solar Foods is planning to go public with a technical listing on the Nasdaq First North Growth Market in Helsinki. Solar Foods, which makes Solein protein by feeding microbes on gases, has announced its…
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High-income countries tend to have higher emissions that disproportionately affect developing nations, and a new report has found a concerning gap in their attitudes towards climate change. The richest 10% of people in the world – most…
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The US Open has joined New York City mayor Eric Adams' challenge to reduce food-related emissions by 25% by 2030, and will now aim to increase its vegan options. Ahead of the 2024 tournament, the US Open has committed to curbing its…
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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 Lurpak's plant-based butter, Cheetos' limited-edition vegan release, and…
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Californian vegan pet food leader Wild Earth has rolled out its first product for cats, a "nutritionally complete" Unicorn Pate. Wild Earth has entered the cat food sector with Unicorn Pate, a plant-based, nutritionally complete wet…
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British tofu brand The Tofoo Co has been taken over by private equity firm Comitis Capital after sustained growth in a faltering meat-free market. The Tofoo Co has been acquired by German private equity firm Comitis Capital, which has…
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A majority of UK residents would support a tax on companies that make ultra-processed food. With rising costs for the NHS, it's important to note vegan food can be the solution, not the problem. As ultra-processed foods (UPFs) continue…
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Scientists have developed a way to increase the presence of curcumin – the bioactive compound found in turmeric – in plant-based milk, as part of an instant 'golden milk' powder. Golden milk. Turmeric latte. Call it what you want – it's…
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A host of startups are overhauling one of the world's favourite ingredients, turning sugar into fibre, reducing sweetness, and innovating with better-for-you substitutes. While sugar may not technically be an addictive food, it's as…
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Precision fermentation startup De Novo Foodlabs has raised $1.5M in funding for its NanoFerrin protein in a seed round led by Joyful Ventures, a VC firm backed by alternative protein leaders. North Carolina-based De Novo Foodlabs, which…
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