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
Global collaborative to build platform that converts food waste into bio-based plastic
A global collaborative effort has brought together 12 participants from five countries to build…
Alt-seafood startup Umami Meats nets $2.4m to scale production in Singapore
The company says its cultivated seafood offers the same nutrition as farmed or wild seafood and provides the same flavours – free from antibiotics, heavy metals, and microplastics.
The best non-dairy milk for a latte coffee
Can plant-based milk ultimately replace dairy milk in coffee?
Pandamart x Olio to redistribute Singapore’s unsold food to minimise food waste
Olio’s “Food Waste Hero” volunteers will collect the surplus food on scheduled dates and upload details onto the app.
Impossible Beef now available in Aussie and NZ supermarkets
Impossible Beef is now available in 800 Woolworths stores across Australia and 200 Countdown stores in New Zealand.
US alt-seafood company Finless Foods to explore expansion in Asia
Michael Selden, CEO and founder at Finless Foods, said the funding would help finalise the construction of a pilot facility where Finless will produce its first saleable cell-cultured bluefin tuna.
Bluu Seafood to launch its first cell-based fish products
“Cultivated seafood is the better alternative for those with a conscious, sustainable lifestyle who enjoy eating seafood but care about the environment“, added Sebastian Rakers, co-founder and CEO, Bluu Seafood.
Tesco pilots plant-based coating to extend produce shelf-life
The extra protection from spoilage, said the company, will help fight food waste between the supplier, store, and at home.
Consumers generate 10kg of single-use plastic waste in food deliveries every year
The pandemic and subsequent lockdowns caused food establishments to close down either limit capacity or thrive by offering their menu via mobile food delivery apps. Unfortunately, along with the convenience comes waste.
Vegan-friendly restaurants you must visit in Bangkok
We’ve rounded up a list from plant-based eateries to raw food cafes to help you decide where to eat without meat.
Singaporean alt-chicken brand Tindle debuts in the US
The plant-based chicken is now available in different preparations in select restaurants across California, New York, Miami, and Philadelphia.