Future Foods

Stay tuned for my 2024 food trend predictions, out first thing tomorrow. I've been doing these for many years now and I love thinking about how I think the industry will evolve, what is needed and what trends will play a big role. As…
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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 Burger King's in-demand veggie burger, Armored Fresh's vegan cheese…
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Australia has become a global leader in alternative proteins, says Food Frontier's Simon Easson, with the country witnessing a surge in innovation, government support, and market strategies. From shifting policies to groundbreaking…
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With the future of food intricately linked with the future of the planet, as well as the growing development of plant-based and cellular-agriculture-derived foods, some universities are offering courses solely focused on alternative…
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Israeli startup Steakholder Foods has unveiled the industry's first 3D-printed eel to battle an industry riddled with overfishing and facing the threat of extinction. It is expected to include some cultivated eel cells at a future stage. …
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Veganuary is on the horizon – and if you're looking for ways to incorporate more plant-based food into your kids' diet, all the while honing their culinary interests and skills, here are six of the best vegan-friendly cookbooks for…
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While Spain was also at the receiving end of the global drop in food tech funding, its ecosystem experienced a more moderate slowdown this year, while raising €226M and becoming one of the more attractive sectors for female entrepreneurs. …
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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 Melibio's UK debut, Canada's 'unlawful' plastic ban, and a game-changing…
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As we wrap up another year full of future food innovations and climate developments, here are Green Queen's 10 most-read non-alternative-protein stories for 2023, featuring lab-grown fruit, a Netflix documentary, beanless coffee and a…
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The world of mycelium has skyrocketed in 2023, presented as an environmental and nutritional powerhouse that's cost-effective when produced at scale – a new study explores these traits and wonders whether it could help solve food…
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It's been a huge year for alternative protein – here, we dive into the 20 most-read food stories on Green Queen over the last 12 months, which range from national policy actions and product launches to marketing narratives and…
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The EVERY Company, the Californian startup making hen-free eggs from precision fermentation, recently debuted its flagship product as the centrepiece of a special dinner at Daniel Humm's Eleven Madison Park. EVERY co-founder and CEO Arturo…
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Reducing meat and dairy consumption, food waste and fertiliser use can halve nitrogen pollution from agriculture in Europe, which is linked to biodiversity loss, respiratory and heart conditions, and ozone depletion, according to a new…
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A host of studies over the last few years have shown that consumers don't like the word 'vegan' on product labels, even if they'll otherwise like or consume those items. So how do you disassociate vegan food from its definition? I…
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The Spare Food Co. has introduced Spare Starter, a plant-based "culinary shortcut" made with a blend of upcycled produce and spices that can replace a portion of conventional animal protein in dishes like burgers, meatballs and chillis. …
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Chocolate giant Lindt has partnered with German cocoa-free brand ChoViva to launch a limited-edition vegan chocolate bar for Veganuary. There are only 1,000 of the Soft & Creamy Hazelnut bars, which feature Lindt's Hello Vegan…
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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 Beyond Meat's giant Costco partnership, a new CEO for plant-based…
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A British High Court judge has sided with Oatly in a court case filed by Dairy UK, which objected to the use of the word 'milk' in its 'Post-Milk Generation' slogan on its product packaging and merchandise (citing consumer confusion), in…
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Shortly after Italy announced a ban on the production and sale of cultivated meat, France's Les Républicains party announced its own proposal to cultured meat in the country, with a group of policymakers arguing it goes against French…
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Finnish researchers have published details of the process behind its lab-grown coffee, with the aim of developing an ecosystem that can speed up production and commercialisation of the novel ingredient. What if you could grow your own…
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German startup Senara has emerged from stealth as the first European company making cell-cultured dairy. With a couple of awards already under its belt, the producer hopes to collaborate with farmers for a more sustainable dairy…
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