Dutch startup NoPalm Ingredients has raised €5M ($5.4M) in a seed funding round to accelerate production of its sustainable palm oil alternative. The investment round was led by Rubio Impact Ventures, and co-led by Oost NL, Fairtree…
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The world's largest meat and dairy producers are using tobacco industry tactics to hinder global climate action and influence policymakers and the public in their favour. Political manipulation, twisted science, targeted ads and weak…
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Mia, one of Bangkok's newly crowned Michelin-starred restaurants, is catering to vegans and vegetarians with dedicated tasting menus. But you won't find any plant-based meat here. Bib Gourmands are a big thing in Bangkok. It's a…
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Israeli startup Brevel's first commercial-scale facility will churn out hundreds of tons of microalgae protein powder to supply the plant-based dairy industry. Biomass fermentation player Brevel has opened a 27,000 sq ft commercial…
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Hellmann's has made a big splash by rebranding its vegan mayo to appeal to flexitarians, in a sign of the influence of labels on sustainable food purchases. In the UK, Hellmann's egg-free mayonnaise is no longer labelled 'vegan', with…
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The annual HackSummit is fast approaching. As one of Europe's best climate events, it must deliver a sustainable catering menu – and it has. We speak to the team who designed it. Later this month, food tech community FoodHack will…
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Researchers in Hong Kong have developed a fungi-derived fat alternative that can decrease the fat content of a product and improve gut health and metabolic benefits. The alt-fat world has been blossoming lately. Microbes, microalgae,…
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Beef is on the chopping block (so to speak) at Cannes, one of the world's biggest film festivals, whose organisers acknowledge it is the "biggest source of greenhouse gas emissions" in the food system. While there may be some beef over…
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There's a new luxury vegan hotel in Santorini, with biodegradable toiletries, bamboo slippers, and, of course, a plant-based breakfast. Co-owner Artemis Sorotou spills the beans on the Ethos Vegan Retreat. While the world of ethical and…
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Starbucks buys 3% of all coffee in the world – so its responsibility to safeguard the future of the industry, which is being ravaged by climate change, can't be understated. Here's how it's helping coffee farmers adapt and thrive. It's…
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Swedish packaging solutions startup Saveggy has raised SEK 20M (€1.76M) to scale up its plastic-free, plant-based coating for fruits and vegetables, starting with cucumbers. Lund-based Saveggy's latest funding round of €1.76M…
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An ESG leader and one of the world's largest CPG companies, Unilever is pushing back its climate and social pledges amid increased pressure to focus on financial goals above everything else. Unilever is either abandoning or watering…
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Researchers have come up with a way to extract useful proteins through leftovers from beer production, which could help reduce waste and produce a circular, more sustainable source of protein. Would you eat the beer industry's…
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Australian alternative protein startup Harvest B is entering the blended meat space with 50/50 slow-cooked beef and lamb SKUs, as it prepares for a US expansion and its Series A funding round. Known for its range of plant proteins,…
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At the inaugural THAIFEX-HOREC Asia in Bangkok last month, representation for veganism was strong, particularly for plant-based milk, with a host of startups presenting new innovations in the space. March brought with it scorching heat…
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At COP28, the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) produced its much-awaited roadmap to cut emissions from the food system in line with the 1.5°C goal – but it didn't address reducing meat and dairy consumption as a solution. Now,…
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With even the cheapest plant-based meat products usually more expensive than conventional protein, cost remains a key consumption barrier for vegan alternatives – a new report shows how these can reach price parity. Plant-based meat has…
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US mycelium meat maker Meati has appointed a new CEO and cut 13% of its workforce in a right-sizing move aimed at reaching profitability. Meati has switched up its C-suite by making Phil Graves its new CEO. The former Patagonia…
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German biotech startup Infinite Roots has secured $58M in Series B funding, which it claims is the largest investment in mycelium in Europe. Hamburg-based Infinite Roots has closed a $58M Series B financing round, described as Europe's…
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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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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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