The Year of the Rat is quickly approaching, which means it’s time to take out your Chinese candy boxes out from your cupboards and fill them up with delicious goodies. While we are big fans of the tradition, many of the sweet treats that…
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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 Fortnum and Mason's cultivated scotch egg tasting, a Dragons' Den deal…
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Ultra-processed foods aren't all bad – and we need to stop using that term when we're talking about nutrition, according to a new report into health and sustainability. Scientists should stop using the term 'ultra-processed' to describe…
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Israeli cellular agriculture firm Pluri has launched a cell-based coffee business, which will be spun out into a new subsidiary focused on industrial-scale production to combat the crop's climate challenges. As arable land shrinks by…
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New York-based C16 Biosciences has received a $3.5M grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, in addition to a $1M investment in October, to expand its Palmless platform and accelerate its path to regulatory approval. C16…
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Emirates Airlines will soon unveil new options as part of its 'vegan vault' of in-flight meals, taking its total offering of recipes to over 300. It comes after the carrier witnessed a 40% increase in demand for onboard plant-based dishes.…
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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 Ben & Jerry's new oat milk ice-creams, Beyond Meat's new marketing…
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Is it okay to drink milk, or do you need to "quit the tit"? A host of campaigns over the last few months have been intensifying the dairy industry's battle with the plant-based sector, which has responded with its own initiatives to leave…
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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 first new US products in five years, Emirates' vegan push, and a…
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Cereal giant WK Kellogg Co ventures into the vegan space with its new Eat Your Mouth Off cereal brand, in a bid to appeal to the snacking habits of Gen Z shoppers. Eat Your Mouth Off, a new brand by US food giant WK Kellogg Co, is…
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From the Ozempic effect to climate-conscious parents, here's what Green Queen founding editor Sonalie Figueiras predicts will be the major future food trends of 2024. Yesterday, I wrote about how I did with my 2023 predictions because…
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In a bid to amp up its US reach, Veganuary USA is entering more partnerships with restaurants, retailers and brands to come up with new products and dishes this year. It's also launched a Vote for Veggies campaign, after commissioning a…
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If you're looking for a New Year's resolution, here are 10 things you can do in 2024 to curb your footprint and planetary impact and tackle climate change. “We are heading for environmental disaster unless we change our habits quickly.“…
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As ever, UK supermarkets are leaning into Veganuary with a huge focus on vegan food items – but this time, they're spotlighting their own ranges, following a year where private-label products ruled the roost thanks to the cost-of-living…
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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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Ahead of its 11th year, the annual Veganuary campaign is expected to once again reach record participation – here are a few resources to help you go vegan in January 2024, and stick to the diet afterwards as well. It is almost four…
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Oops, you're too busy finishing off end-of-year work before the holidays, but you forgot to get a Christmas gift for the vegan or culinary enthusiast in your life – we've got your back though, with five plant-based cookbooks from 2023 that…
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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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At COP28, the UK announced its intention to ban imports of everyday essentials linked to illegal deforestation, which will affect large companies with high turnovers. But environmental experts and campaigners have raised questions about…
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Pasture-raised cattle, which mostly feed on grass in grazing lands, have been thought of as a more "ethical" form of beef than those raised in feedlots – but the former may not be as climate-friendly as many proponents argue, according to…
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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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