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US Open Looks to Increase Vegan Options After Taking Up the NYC Plant-Powered Carbon Challenge
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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Future Food Quick Bites: Cheetos Goes Vegan, Plant-Based Lurpak & Sorghum Meat
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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Unicorn Pate: Wild Earth Debuts ‘Nutritionally Complete’ Vegan Cat Food
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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UK Plant Protein Maker The Tofoo Co Acquired by Private Equity Firm Comitis Capital
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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53% of Brits Want Taxes on Ultra-Processed Foods, But Separating Them From Plant-Based is Crucial
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.
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Norway Advises Eating ‘Mostly Plant-Based Food’ in New Dietary Guidelines, But Ignores the Climate
Norway is the latest European country to advocate for a plant-forward diet in its national dietary guidelines – but its recommended meat intake is still high, since it doesn't factor in climate impact.
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Plant-Forward Planetary Health Diet Can Lower Global Emissions by 17%
Following the Planetary Health Diet, which is rich in plant-based food and contains minimal animal proteins, can bring about a major shift in our carbon footprint.
Replacing red meat with nuts and legumes as part of a plant-forward diet!-->!-->!-->…
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Future Food Quick Bites: Hi Chloe, Cards Against Humanity & Vegan Airports
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 Chloe Coscarelli's comeback to the restaurant world, vegan hits at UK!-->…
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Quality Meats: Impossible Foods Opens Pop-Up Restaurant in Chicago, Featuring Oatly Ice Cream
Building on its impressive foodservice record, Impossible Foods will open its first pop-up restaurant in Chicago, showcasing its plant-based meat products across a range of dishes.
Impossible Foods is opening a new pop-up restaurant in!-->!-->!-->…
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Four in 10 Scientists Don’t Eat Meat Out of Climate Change Concerns, and A Third Are Ready to Give It Up
Almost three-quarters of scientists around the world either follow mostly meat-free diets or are willing to go vegan/vegetarian out of concern for the climate, a new survey has found.
Nearly all global scientists (96%) believe climate!-->!-->!-->…
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This Stinks! Fermented Vegan Cheese Maker Plonts Stretches Budget with $12M Seed Investment
Californian startup Plonts has emerged from stealth with a $12M funding round, launching its fermented soy milk cheese at restaurants in New York City and San Francisco.
Cheese is not a dairy product; it is a microbial product – and!-->!-->!-->…
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Future Food Quick Bites: Bar Vegan, Mr. Charlie’s & EU Alt-Protein Investments
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 Mr. Charlie's new vegan cheeseburger, Califia Farms' acquisition of!-->…
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This Vegan Olympian Just Won Gold, and Bagged Paris 2024’s Highest Prize Money
Hong Kong épée fencer Vivian Kong Man Wai won gold at the Olympics and took home HK$6M ($770,000), the highest prize money at Paris 2024.
A lot has been made about the focus on vegan and vegetarian food at Paris 2024, as the Olympics!-->!-->!-->…
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Beef at the Olympics, Literally: Paris 2024 U-Turn on Meat Shows How Far We Are from A Viable Protein Transition
Paris 2024 was touted to be the most sustainable ever, with a majority of food being meatless – now, the Olympics has reneged on this promise. It's a major failure.
For months, one of the dominating themes about the 2024 Olympics has!-->!-->!-->…
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Plant-Based Meat Sales Down By 19% in US Retail, But Industry Optimistic About Future
Retail sales of plant-based meat products in the US have continued to slow, dropping by 19% from last year – but industry experts have remained positive over this period.
Americans spent 18.6% less on chilled plant-based meat in!-->!-->!-->…
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Chunk Foods Debuts ‘Largest Piece of Plant-Based Meat in Foodservice’ with Pastrami Queen
US whole-cut meat analogues maker Chunk Foods has debuted The Prince, an iteration of its new Slab steaks, in partnership with New York City deli Pastrami Queen.
The site of Anthony Bourdain's favourite pastrami sandwich now has a!-->!-->!-->…
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Austria Promotes Plant Proteins & Asks People to Cut Back on Meat & Dairy in New Dietary Guidelines
Austria's new dietary guidelines recommend eating less animal protein and more plants, with pulses getting their own category for the first time.
Eat less meat and dairy – and for your protein needs, choose mostly plant-based. That's!-->!-->!-->…
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Impossible Foods Closer to EU Approval After Vegan Burger Clears Safety Assessment
The Impossible Burger is now a step closer to appearing on EU shelves after the company's heme ingredient was ruled safe for consumption by the bloc's regulatory body.
Californian plant-based meat giant Impossible Foods has passed the!-->!-->!-->…
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UK Plant-Based Group Lays Out 6 Demands from Starmer’s Labour Government
Sir Keir Starmer's Labour government is being called on to introduce a plant-based action plan and reform public procurement to make the UK's food system more sustainable.
With a new party governing the UK for the first time in 14!-->!-->!-->…
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Hollywood Could Be The World’s Most Powerful Weapon in the Climate Fight
This was my second year attending the Hollywood Climate Summit and for the 2024 edition, the organizers took things to another level. The event was packed with insights, inspiration, and information. Founders Heather Fipps, Allison!-->!-->!-->…
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TerraMeat: Alt-Dairy Brand Elmhurst 1925 is Now Making Meat Analogues, With Just One Ingredient
Plant-based dairy maker Elmhurst 1925 has launched into the vegan meat category with a clean-label dehydrated chicken under the new TerraMeat brand.
In a surprising move, Elmhurst 1925, a plant-based milk powerhouse in the US, has!-->!-->!-->…
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