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California's Plantible Foods has closed a $30M Series B round to expand production of its duckweed-derived Rubi Protein. Among the constantly evolving search for nutritionally sound, climate-friendly, palate-appealing foods, a wave of…
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Artificial intelligence startup Shiru has closed a $16M Series B round to broaden its ingredient portfolio and expand its protein discovery marketplace. Months after launching an AI-powered protein discovery platform for companies,…
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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 vegan tiramisu collection in Hong Kong, Dave Chang's cultivated meat…
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As banks and investment funds move away from ESG policies, JP Morgan Chase's biodiversity head says funding nature-based solutions is key. It has been over six months since America's four biggest banks left a framework that assessed the…
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Beyond Meat posted revenue growth for the first time in two years in Q3, buoyed by higher prices and a strong performance in Germany. It also teased its new mycelium steak. After losing year-on-year revenue for nine quarters in a row,…
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Some of Europe's richest are the "ultimate beneficiaries" linked to €3.3B of the EU's farm subsidies, a new investigation shows. What do the inventor of the Dyson vacuum cleaner, the owner of the Wolverhampton Wanderers, a former prime…
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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 Oatly's new barista milk for light-roasted coffee, European…
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Over a dozen development banks including the World Bank and the UN Green Climate Fund poured billions into animal agriculture last year, going against their own recommendations. The UN's Green Climate Fund (GCF), the World Bank Group,…
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At EIT Food's new flagship event, Next Bite, six startups working in the future food space gained funding to test their technologies and accelerate their path to market. From cultivated meat and mycelium protein to cell-based chocolate,…
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Finnish vegan company Oddlygood, a spin-off of dairy giant Valio, has acquired British plant-based milk brand Rude Health. One of the UK's most well-known brands in the vegan space, Rude Health, has been bought by Oddlygood, the Finnish…
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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 European exploits, a big week for plant-based milk in the…
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British TV presenter Maya Jama has become an investor and co-owner of Swedish pea milk innovator Sproud to drive its global expansion. Maya Jama, host of ITV's ultra-popular show Love Island, has invested in Sproud, the Malmö-based…
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Los Angeles-based vegan fast food chain Mr Charlie's has secured an investment from Carma HoldCo, parent company of sports legends Mike Tyson and Ric Flair's brands. Mr Charlie's Told Me So, home of the McDonald's-spoofing vegan Frowny…
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Despite the industry's headwinds, retail sales of plant-based food in six major European markets increased by 5.5%, and lower prices can help bring a windfall for companies in this space. There have been a few too many doomsday-like…
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Americans are attracted to meat analogues mainly for their health benefits, but to overcome the sales slump, plant-based companies must offer better-tasting and cheaper products. The health halo created by meat producers is fluttering.…
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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 new oat milk dessert brand, Next Level Burger's holiday feast, and…
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David Flochel, former managing director of Heineken UK, will take over as CEO of Quorn Foods following a period of continued sales pressures on the business. The UK's largest meat-free business is hoping to turn the page on a tumultuous…
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US food tech startup Voyage Foods is set to open a large-scale manufacturing facility for its ethical pantry staples, aided by a $25M loan from the government. Recognising the vulnerability of the global cocoa supply, the US Department…
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UK deep tech startup MicroLub has closed a £3.5M ($4.5M) funding round to replace fats and oils with its plant-based microgels. Oil and water may not go together, but who says they have to? For one British startup, water can…
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Infinite Roots and the Hamburg University of Technology have received a €2.6M grant from the German government to develop tech that transforms whey into a feedstock to grow mycelium. As mycelium protein mushrooms in popularity, the…
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The Aussie Plant Based Co has been acquired by Queensland-based Smart Foods, eight days after entering liquidation due to cashflow problems. It was only three weeks ago that Queensland-based vEEF introduced a new lineup of…
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