CJ eyes plant-based foods as the next growth engine, targets 200 bln won in sales by 2025
Plant-based food uses ingredients derived from plants instead of animal protein, such as eggs, fish and red meat.
Japanese researchers create ‘edible’ cement from fruit scraps
In 2019, Japan produced approximately 5.7 million tonnes of food waste, which it aims to reduce significantly by 2030.
Aussies get the chance to invest in produce rescue startup Good & Fugly
“Good & Fugly gives our delicious fruit and veg the kind of home it deserves,” says partner farmer.
Lesser mealworms get the green light for human consumption in Europe
Lesser mealworm is used in a variety of products across Europe, including cereal bars, shakes, and gourmet burgers.
Kiwi research shows red meat has nutritional advantage over plant-based alternatives
Meat industry-funded study compares impact of burritos on blood, digestive systems and mood for four hours after consumption.
Aussie startup Farmers Pick saves thousands of ‘unwanted’ veggies from landfill
Farmers Pick wants to save Aussies up to 30 per cent on their weekly fruit and veggies bills and reduce food waste by 50 per cent.
South Africa bans the use of meat-related names for plant-based products
The new regulation flies in the face of the government’s plans to introduce legislation to tackle climate change and has received mixed reactions from the food industry.
Ben & Jerry’s joins Canopy’s initiative, commits to more sustainable packaging
The ice cream company will reduce packaging material use by design, maximise recycled and alternative fibres (such as agricultural residues), use FCS-certified wood and continue to be free of forest fibre.
Unilever, Marriot, Kraft are transitioning to cage-free egg supply chains
An estimated 1 billion eggs are laid by hens each year, most of which are from conventional battery cages.
Vegan cheese brands you can find in Walmart
Just in case you want to find out what vegan cheese brands are available in Walmart, we did our research so we can share them with you today.
Michelin-starred Alchemist restaurant works with scientists to develop sustainable alt-seafood
Once the method is applied successfully, the alt-seafood dish may be chosen by head chef Rasmus Munk to join the menu of the Danish restaurant.
CP Foods’ egg packaging embraces 3Rs: reduce, reuse and recycle
The move is part of the company’s commitment to meeting its 2030 sustainability pledge.
Australian wineries release ‘eco-bottles’ from recycled plastic
The launch seeks to “reshape the carbon footprint” of wine by targeting an industry hotspot, the glass bottle.
Good Meat breaks ground to build the largest cell-based meat plant in Asia
The complex would house the single-largest bioreactor in the cultivated meat industry to date, with the capacity to manufacture thousands of pounds of meat from cells without the need for slaughter.
Plantry introduces five new products to its plant-based alt-meat range
Plantry’s ready-made meals are vegan-friendly, high in protein, freshly made and snap-frozen.