South Korean alt-meat maker Zikooin wins funding to expand Unlimeat production
Zikooin has partnerships with South Korean convenience-store operator CU and Domino’s Pizza.
Sufresca’s bio-edible coating can extend the shelf-life of fresh produce by weeks
“Our new development of the edible coating is proven to work very well on different cultivars of tomatoes, and specifically cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, and even fruits like mangoes,” says founder.
Swedish innovation may render plastic coffee cup lids obsolete
Two Scandinavians have created a timber-based lid that fits inside a coffee cup, rather than on top of it.
Redefine Meat serves up a new range of whole-cut, plant-based meat
Initially available within select restaurants in the UK, Israel, Germany, and the Netherlands, this also marks the first time high-end restaurants will offer plant-based whole cuts as part of their menus.
Home compostable alt-plastic cling wrap maker Great Wrap wins investor pitch fest
Certified to break down into carbon and water in just 180 days, Great Wrap leaves no residual toxins or microplastics.
Top plant-based food companies in the UK
Viable.Earth lists the top plant-based food brands in the UK – and where to find them.
Eat Just’s CEO Josh Tetrick’s journey with cultured meat and ethical consumption
“I want to live in a world that I’m proud of. And I think for all those reasons, eating a little bit kinder matters.”
Foodsteps’ labelling system helps food businesses track their carbon footprint
Using the platform, food providers can upload the ingredients of their products and view the sustainability impact of each.
Field Roast launches plant-based sandwich with Just Egg
The product will initially be available exclusively at Whole Foods Market locations across the US.
Nabati Foods to launch plant-based alt-eggs in Korea, Vietnam
The company has collaborated with Nanum Foods to offer vegan alternatives to health-conscious consumers.
Plant-based food brands you can find in Australia
Plant-based sales in Australia are soaring, driven by consumer demand for healthier meat alternatives.
Aussie scientist seeks to do good for the planet with ice cream
Elato, billed as the country’s first social enterprise ice cream, commits to donating 50 per cent of the brand’s profits to support food-rescue non-profit organisation OzHarvest.
Australian alt-meat maker eyes growing Chinese demand for plant-based foods
China consumes 28 per cent of the world’s meat, including half of all pork, with the average Chinese person now eating 63kg of meat a year.
The Future of Protein: innovation, nutrition, and challenges
The alt-meat market is expected to grow to $140 billion during the next 10 years.
Singapore’s Stuff’d becomes first QSR chain in Asia to completely replace beef
Impossible Beef is a product of US food tech startup Impossible Foods, which says it looks, tastes, and smells like ground beef – but is made entirely of plants.