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A long-term committed ethical vegan and formerly Green Queen's resident plant-based reporter, Amy juggles raising a family and maintaining her editorial career, while also campaigning for increased mental health awareness in the professional world. Known for her love of searing honesty, in addition to recipe developing, animal welfare and (often lacklustre) attempts at handicrafts, she’s hands-on and guided by her veganism in all aspects of life. She’s also extremely proud to be raising a next-generation vegan baby.

Alt Protein

Cellular Agriculture Europe Offers a Powerful Voice to the Cultivated Meat, Seafood, and Ingredients Industry

Amy Buxton Dec 8, 2021

A freshly established association, Belgium-based Cellular Agriculture Europe has been founded to create industry unity and transparency. 13 companies have joined, including Dutch pioneer Mosa Meat, whose head of public affairs sits as the…
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Circular Economy

Luxury Fashion Giant Prada Identifies Secondhand Market as a Growing Space

Amy Buxton Dec 7, 2021

Italian fashion house Prada is considering how to leverage secondhand sales, according to the brand's marketing chief. The move comes in the wake of younger consumers looking for conscious ways to buy designer goods. Prada has not yet…
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Alt Protein

Gelatex Scaffolding to Pave the Way For Scaleable and Affordable Cultivated Meat

Amy Buxton Dec 7, 2021

Estonian startup Gelatex Technologies has secured €1.2 million in seed funding. The investment will be used to continue the development of plant-based polymer scaffolds. Up to 90 percent cheaper than alternatives, the scaffolding could…
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Alt Dairy

Mighty Bags Extra £4.5 Million To Develop Precision Fermentation Milk In The UK

Amy Buxton Dec 7, 2021

A recent £4.5 million seed plus round brings alternative dairy startup Mighty’s total funding to £8 million. Funds are being earmarked for international expansion, alongside bringing a new precision fermentation-based plant milk to market…
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Climate Change

Miyoko’s Creamery Launches Program That Helps Struggling Dairy Farmers Transition to Succesful Plant-Based Crops

Amy Buxton Dec 7, 2021

California-based Miyoko’s Creamery is pushing ahead with plans to domesticate its supply chain. Looking for a farm to transition to plant-based crops, the company has launched its Dairy Farm Transition (DFT) program. The chosen location…
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Alt Protein

Tofurky and the Plant Based Foods Association Challenge Cofusing Oklahoma Labelling Law for Vegan Food

Amy Buxton Dec 7, 2021

The Animal Legal Defense Fund has filed a complaint against an Oklahoma labelling law. The move has been made on behalf of Tofurky and the Plant Based Foods Association. Citing “consumer confusion” the U.S. has seen a number of labelling…
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Plastic Pollution

U.S. Crowned The Biggest Plastic Polluter In The World

Amy Buxton Dec 6, 2021

A new report has revealed the U.S. is the biggest contributor to plastic waste globally. It is producing more than all European Union countries combined. Ineffective recycling infrastructure and increased plastic manufacturing are…
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Fermentation-Based Alt Protein

Mycelium Meat Brand Meati Appoints Former General Mills Executive Scott Tassani As President

Amy Buxton Dec 6, 2021

Boulder-based startup Meati has announced the appointment of former General Mills Chief Customer Officer, Scott Tassani, is joining the company as its new President. The move comes ahead of 2022 consumer launch plans, with Tassani pegged…
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Research & Scientific Studies

More Than 60% of Gen-Z Want a More Sustainable Food System, Report Finds

Amy Buxton Dec 5, 2021

Two-thirds of Gen Z believe that food production needs to be more sustainable. The findings have been revealed in an EIT Food-commissioned study. More than 2,000 individuals were polled, each being aged between 18-24. Participants were…
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Fashion

Pangaia Elevates Its Environmental Credentials With Colorifix Bacteria-Based Dyes Collection

Amy Buxton Dec 5, 2021

New York clothing company Pangaia has announced a new capsule collection powered by bacteria-based dyes. The move is a response to synthetic dye run-off. Contaminating waterways, conventional dyes contribute to the textile industry’s…
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Beauty

Geltor Partners with K-Beauty Guru On New Vegan Collagen Products

Amy Buxton Dec 4, 2021

Geltor has announced the upcoming release of a product range developed in collaboration with collagen aficionado and K-Beauty influencer Sally Olivia Kim. Kim was appointed Geltor’s Entrepreneur-in-Residence in October. As yet, little is…
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Hong Kong

Café De Coral Launches Vegan Version of Popular Cantonese Comfort Food Claypot Rice

Amy Buxton Dec 3, 2021

Hong Kong restaurant stalwart Café De Coral has announced that more than 160 QSRs now offer vegan comfort food. The latest chain to partner with OmniFoods, it will use OmniPork Mince to recreate the staple Southern Chinese comfort dish…
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Hong Kong

Patisserie Chef Holger Deh Unveils New Vegan Line Essentia At Hong Kong Pop-Up

Amy Buxton Dec 3, 2021

German pastry chef Holger Deh has launched a range of vegan patisserie-style desserts. Formerly head chef at the Rosewood Hotel Hong Kong, he has devised a selection of sweet treats designed to reduce sugar content and eliminate animal…
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Eating Out

‘World’s 50 Best’ Geranium Restaurant To Stop Serving Meat in 2022

Amy Buxton Dec 3, 2021

Ranked second in the World’s 50 Best Restaurants list, Copehagen's Geranium is a globally renowned fine dining location. So people certainly take notice when such an establishment announces it will stop serving meat starting from 2022. The…
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Fermentation-Based Alt Protein

Precision Fermentation Startup Paleo Bags €2 Million to ‘Create Ultimate Fish & Meat Experience’

Amy Buxton Dec 3, 2021

Belgian food tech startup Paleo has announced that it has raised €2 million in seed funding round. A specialist precision fermentation protein developer, Paleo has earmarked the funds for further product R&D and future facilities…
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Alt Protein

Hooray Foods Announces $2.7 Million Seed Extension To Scale Plant-Based Bacon

Amy Buxton Dec 3, 2021

Californian vegan bacon startup Hooray Foods has announced the completion of a $2.7 million seed extension round. The company says the funding will allow for scaled production of its flagship animal-free rashers in order to meet increasing…
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Singapore

Subway Has Launched A Meatless Chicken Schnitzel Sandwich In Singapore

Amy Buxton Dec 3, 2021

Subway Singapore is now offering a meatless chicken schnitzel patty, made by Nestlé-owned Harvest Gourmet. The patty makes use of a soy protein base with added animal-derived egg whites. The sandwich will be available until January 18 next…
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Vegan

Tried & Tasted: 5 Best 2021 Vegan Christmas Sandwiches on UK High Streets

Amy Buxton Dec 2, 2021

It's the most wonderful time of the year, which means, crimbo sarnies! Stepping up to the plate with more cheer than Santa could shake a stick at are four of the biggest high street coffee chains, plus UK lunch stalwart, Marks and Spencer.…
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Hong Kong

7-Eleven Launches New Vegan Barbecued Meat Sandwiches in 800 Hong Kong Locations

Amy Buxton Dec 2, 2021

Convenience store giant 7-Eleven has announced the launch of a new plant-based sandwich featuring Unlimeat, South Korean's answer to vegan sukiyaki style beef, which taps into local taste preferences with a barbecue marinade. The sandwich…
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Health

Roquette Launches Vegan Gelatin Alternative Softgel Capsule Formulation

Amy Buxton Dec 2, 2021

Illinois-based Roquette has leveraged its expertise within the plant-based pharmaceutical excipients industry to bring a brand new animal-free softgel solution to market. Lycagel Premix has been formulated using the company’s pea starch…
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Animal Rights

No More Boiling Alive As UK Recognises Octopuses, Lobsters, And Crabs As Sentient Creatures

Amy Buxton Dec 2, 2021

A new UK government-commissioned report has found that octopuses, lobsters and crabs are sentient. All have been identified as feeling pain and suffering distress. The revelations have resulted in a radical change to UK animal welfare laws…
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