Thirst for soya drinks harming the planet, SFT warns
People who buy milk substitutes made from soya for their latte or breakfast cereal are inadvertently harming the planet, the UK-based Sustainable Food Trust claims (SFT) today.
Big scoop for vegan ice cream: Global plant-based ice cream NPD doubles in 5 years
According to new research from Mintel, vegan ice cream accounts for an increasing proportion of global ice cream launches, making up 7% of all launches in the last 12 months,…
Beyond Meat delivers record Q2 sales following rapid pivot to retail
Leading US plant-based meat brand Beyond Meat reported this week that second quarter net revenues rose 69% to a record $113.3 million.
Intensive farming is the ‘single most risky behaviour’ for pandemics, report claims
"There is a fundamental and often-overlooked connection between pandemics such as the current COVID-19 crisis and our animal-based food system," claims a new report published today.
Plant-based meat sales rose 23% when sold in the meat aisle
A study by US trade group the Plant Based Foods Association in partnership with Kroger, found that plant-based meat sales increased by 23% when products were ranged in the meat…
Beyond Meat partners with tech giant Alibaba to fast track China market entry
US plant-based protein maker Beyond Meat has unveiled a new partnership with Chinese tech giant Alibaba, which will see Beyond Burgers hitting supermarket shelves in mainland China for the first…
How to be a joined-up vegan (with some help from HappyCow)
Global vegan restaurant recommendation and review website HappyCow has come up with a smart new way for vegans and veg-types to connect with each other during the era of social…
Algaia’s VegAlg lines win new fans, help drive sales growth
French biomarine ingredients specialist Algaia has completed a €2.2m investment round to continue fuelling its double-digit growth.
Plant-Based yoghurt labelling standards released, policy battles won
US trade group the Plant Based Foods Association (PBFA) has released what is says are the first-of-its kind standards for the labelling of plant-based yoghurt in the United States.
Spanish supermarkets respond to rising demand for plant-based meat during pandemic
Spanish supermarkets have responded to rising demand for plant-based meat during the Covid-19 pandemic by increasing their stocking levels of innovative meat alternatives.