Alt Protein

New analysis lays out the widespread benefits of cultivated meat to the EU and the environment, but not without significant support from parliamentarians. In late July, French startup Gourmey announced it had officially filed an…
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China is on course to becoming the world's third-largest dairy producer – what does that mean for its plant-based industry? People in China are eating more protein than Americans now, but a majority of this comes from plant-based foods.…
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The Jackfruit Company and its consumer brand Jack & Annie's have raised $5M in a Series B extension round to support their product development and expansion efforts. In a nod to consumers' growing appetite for fibre-packed food…
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Singaporean cultivated seafood producer Umami Bioworks has expanded operations to the UK, and is in talks with the country's regulator as it maps a path to market. Umami Bioworks's international expansion rages on, with the cultivated…
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Devising a national action strategy for alternative proteins is crucial for countries' climate targets and global food security – a new report shows how. In the next 25 years, the world will need 56% more food to feed its expanding…
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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 a coconut-based infant formula, Marriott Hotels's food waste driven, and…
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Plant-based meat leader Impossible Foods has rolled out three new products to appeal to families looking for convenient vegan options, including Disney-themed nuggets and pre-seasoned beef mince. Impossible Foods is channelling its…
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Lewis Hamilton has made a second investment in plant-based pet food startup Bramble to raise awareness about vegan diets' impact on dog health. Formula One legend Lewis Hamilton and his dog Roscoe have partnered with New York-based…
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The UK government has awarded £1.6M to the Food Standards Agency to create a 'sandbox' to fast-track cultivated meat approval, alongside a new regulatory office. Nearly five years after breaking away from the EU, the UK is rapidly…
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Vegan chicken startup Simulate, famous for its Nuggs, has been acquired by Ahimsa Companies to get the business back on track after months of (dis)quiet. Simulate, the plant-based meat brand known for its meme-famous Nuggs, has been…
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The European Court of Justice has rejected France's proposed 'veggie burger' labelling ban, allowing plant-based food producers to continue using meat-like terms on their packaging. What happens next? In a major win for the plant-based…
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McDonald's France is introducing vegan nuggets made from Beyond Meat, its first plant-based option, offered at the same price as conventional chicken. Fast-food giant McDonald's is finally offering a plant-based option in France, its…
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Parisian plant-based meat startup La Vie has raised €25M in investment amid a fourfold hike in sales, and announced the launch of vegan meatballs. With growing popularity among retail shoppers and an extended foodservice footprint,…
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Spanish plant-based pioneer Heura is expanding its technology to offer nutrient-dense cold cuts, cheese, and pasta, in a bid to move past the ultra-processed food label. It may account for a quarter of Spain's plant-based meat market,…
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Singaporean cultivated seafood pioneer Umami Bioworks has teamed up with two biotech firms to set up a production line and path to market entry in South Korea. With cultivated meat progressing rapidly in South Korea – thanks to the…
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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 Sunday Supper's plant-based mozzarella sticks, M&S's new vegan…
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China's potential biotech dominance – especially its progress with cultivated meat – has spurred Republicans to call for US action to ensure "continued leadership". What would it take for a Republican to support cultivated meat? …
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Synbio firm LanzaTech has extended its carbon recycling operations to human food applications with a new protein, and teamed up with the US military on a joint project. A company that turns waste carbon emissions into high-value…
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Israel's Kinoko-Tech has partnered with Australia's Metaphor Foods to commercialise a range of mycelium protein products – including sausages, flapjacks and chips – down under. How would you like some fungi in your morning granola…
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To meet Japan's alternative protein potential, the Good Food Institute has opened an office in the country just as a new prime minister is sworn in. The Good Food Institute (GFI) has opened a new office in Japan, banking on the…
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German meat analogue maker The Raging Pig Company has closed a seed funding round ahead of its move into mycelium protein. As it gears up to enter the mycelium market, vegan pork startup The Raging Pig Company has secured an undisclosed…
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