China’s Haofood secures funding for plant-based chicken made from peanuts
The combination results in a plant-based chicken with a distinct texture and stronger umami taste – without adding MSG.
Aussie supermarket Coles launches its own brand of compostable coffee pods
The coffee pods, made for Nespresso machines, are made with bio-sourced cellulose and vegetable oils and are certified by the Australian Bioplastics Association.
10 promising alt-seafood companies to watch
These innovative and promising alt-seafood companies are taking strides to combat climate change by developing seafood with cell-based and lab-grown technologies.
McDonald’s in the Netherlands develops yam-based burger
An impending meat and sugar tax is to be rolled out in the Netherlands, making traditional hamburgers three times more expensive, and making plant-based alternatives the affordable option.
Guilt-free Easter chocolate: ‘good eggs’ that score best for the environment and child labour
Beyond Good, Alter Eco, Tony’s Chocolonely and Whittaker’s all produce delicious chocolate, they are the “good eggs” this Easter.
Impossible Foods urges Singaporeans to get talking about food and planet
Impossible Foods said it hopes Singaporean will be inspired to consider the environmental impact of the food on their plate.
This honey is made without bees
cements have created a very exciting position where humans can finally make one of their favourite foods without the use of animals.”
New Zealand’s Sustainable Foods raise $2.15 million for hemp-based chicken
The hemp-based chicken, dubbed chick*n, is made from locally sourced hemp and, according to the company, has a complete amino acid profile and protein as real chicken meat – with less fat content.
Microplastics are shrinking our mussels
Mussels in Port Philip Bay are ingesting microscopic pieces of plastic used in cosmetics and affecting their ability to reproduce, shares RMIT University eco-toxicologist Dr Charlene Trestrail.
Vegan-friendly restaurants to visit in Metro Manila
To help satisfy your curiosity (and cravings), Viable.Earth listed some of the most popular vegan-friendly restaurants in Metro Manila.
Wanda fish teams up with US university to develop sustainable cultivated fish fillets
Producing seafood from fish cells is a niche within the alt-protein scene that is rapidly gaining popularity in the collaborative exploration to address the challenges of the seafood industry.
Delicious dairy-free ice cream you can find in the UK
Traditionally, ice cream is made with milk from cows, raised to produce milk their entire lives.
Octopus farms raise huge animal welfare concerns – and they’re unsustainable
When you imagine the world of an octopus, you might well see a curious creature in a complex undersea environment.
New Zealand’s Miruku raises $2.4m to develop animal-free dairy protein
The company seeks to pivot to more sustainable production for farmers and food systems by pioneering animal-free dairy protein.
Japan’s Kagome and 2Foods team up to develop ‘fluffier’ plant-based alt-eggs
According to the joint venture, by implementing a technology called “the vegetable semi-ripening method” (patent pending), they can produce a plant-based egg with a soft, fluffy texture similar to omelettes made from chicken eggs