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Your Cat or Dog Could Be Eating Endangered Shark Meat, New Study Finds
Pet food brands are misleading customers by using generic labeling terms such as “ocean fish”, despite containing shark DNA.
Alt-Protein Key to Transforming Food Systems and Fighting Climate Catastrophe, Shows IPCC Report
Plant-based and cultivated meat could play a crucial role in future-proofing our food systems and reducing emissions.
NYC Mayor Declares ‘MeatOut Day’ For The City on March 20th
Mayor Eric Adams has signed New York up for the meat-free pledge this March, as the city continues to push forward on initiatives to help encourage the uptake of healthy, plant-based food.
Inside the Lab Where the Future of Food is Made. UPSIDE Foods Opens its 'EPIC' Facility to the Public
The food tech company has hosted the first public tour of its 53,000 square foot laboratory as part of its efforts introduce consumers to cultivated meat.
Cracking the Cultured Egg: Cell-Based Scrambled Eggs Will be Market-Ready by End of the Year
Fiction Foods' Performance Scramble is a nutrient-rich and cell-based formula that is optimized for human performance, to be consumed in place of a chicken egg
The European Parliament Wants to Fight Cancer with Plant-Based Foods
The European Parliament is urging the EU to advocate for plant-based diets as part of a new resolution hoping to combat rapidly increasing cancer cases.
Slutty Vegan is Bringing its Famous Fast Food to NYC this Spring
Brooklyn residents will soon be able to get their hands on the chain’s mouthwatering, plant-based burgers and more, as Slutty Vegan debuts its first New York City outpost.
Africa’s First Precision Fermentation Company To Create Animal-Free Dairy
Start-up De Novo’s innovative fermentation process can produce the identical milk proteins found in cow’s milk and create the likes of ice cream, yogurt, and cheese - all without using a cow.
Billie Eilish Takes To Capitol Hill To Support Plant-Based School Meals
The Grammy award-winning artist was among prominent figures and representatives advocating for a new bill to help schools serve healthy, climate-friendly meals.
Cultivated Seafood Company Wildtype Raises $100M from Investors including Leonardo DiCaprio and Jeff Bezos
The cultured salmon company (real salmon grown from cells) has announced the completion of a $100 million Series B funding round, the largest ever for cultivated seafood.
Plant-Based Chicken Brand, TiNDLE Raises Record $100M and Launches in the US
Now available nationwide, the vegan chicken has attracted unprecedented Series A funding from investors including Paul McCartney.
Fungi-Based Calamari Fries to Hit the U.S. Market This Year
The animal-free calamari is the first commercial food product from alt-seafood startup, Aqua Cultured Foods.
Sia Invests in Cultured Meat for Dogs and Cats
The award-winning musician and dedicated animal advocate has become an investor and advisor for Bond Pet Foods to help create a “cruelty-free future for all animals."
Americans Projected to Eat 160 Million Vegan Chicken Wings on Super Bowl Sunday
With the Super Bowl just days away, new data reveals that more than ten million Americans are expected to ditch animal-based chicken wings in favor of plant-based alternatives.
“Vegan Fridays” Launch in New York Schools
An estimated 1.1 million school children will be eating plant-based meals as part of the new initiative to tackle the country’s health crisis.
Scientists Use Fungus to Make Vegan Egg Whites
The fungus-produced ovalbumin reduces land use requirements by almost 90% and greenhouse gases by 31 - 55 percent compared to the production of its chicken-based counterpart.
Cultivated Lobster Startup Acquired by UPSIDE Foods
With the acquisition, cell-based meat company UPSIDE Foods hopes to accelerate the commercialization of cultivated seafood products.
Vegan Protein Is Just As Effective As Whey When It Comes To Muscle Growth, New Study Finds
The study debunks the misconception that it is difficult to gain muscle or strength while eating a plant-based diet.
Starbucks is Launching its First Dairy-Free Frappuccinos in Grocery Stores Nationwide
As part of the coffee giant’s goal to reduce carbon by 50 per cent by 2030, Starbucks is committed to expanding its plant-based menu choices.
‘World’s First’ Plant-Based Whole-Cut Salmon Fillet Unveiled
As the alternative protein industry continues to innovate and reimagine popular foods in more sustainable ways, one start-up is launching an impressively-realistic vegan salmon fillet.