Beyond Meat seals global three-year deal with McDonald’s
As part of a new three-year agreement with McDonald’s Corporation, US brand Beyond Meat is to be the burger chain’s preferred supplier for the patty in its new plant-based McPlant…
Lucy’s Wine opens to cater for rising demand for organic wines
Lucy’s Wine – described as ‘the new destination for natural, organic and sustainable wines’ – has opened its virtual doors to cater to an increased demand for organic options from…
13,800 participants ‘e-meet’ at BioFach virtual event
The organizer of the BIOFACH/VIVANESS 2021 eSPECIAL event, held digitally 17-19 February, has reported a total of 13,800 registered participants from 136 countries attended the virtual gathering. With 775 sessions…
Finn Cottle retires from Soil Association Certification
Soil Association Certification has announced that Finn Cottle, long-standing trade consultant, is retiring. In a trade news bulletin, Clare McDermott, business development director, shared Cottle’s plans to retire, saying the…
Ocean Hugger Relaunches With Nove For Global Plant-Based Seafood Roll Out In 2021
Plant-based seafood maker Ocean Hugger Foods has announced its return, partnering up with Bangkok-based Nove Foods to roll out its products globally in 2021. The company, which was forced to…
Study: European Plant-Based Industry Grows 49%, Propelled By Record Demand
The European plant-based food industry has grown by 49% within the last two years, driven by record high levels of demand across the region, a new study finds. The research,…
British hemp start-up unveils product line and future plans
With a strategy to harmonize people, profits and the planet, The British Hemp Company (BHC) is a new venture by Steve Glover which has come to market with what it…
Farm to Fork: the role of organic and digital training activities to reach the objectives
In May 2020, the European Commission published the Farm to Fork strategy as a key element of the European Green Deal (new EU growth strategy for 2050). Ambitious goals for…
Heura: Spain’s Plant-Based Meat Leader Enters Italian Market
Heura, the Barcelona-based vegan meat brand has entered the Italian market offering Mediterranean-inspired plant-based chicken to Italian consumers, further expanding the company’s already strong presence across the wider European region. …
Report: Chinese Alternative Protein Market Poised For Growth As Flexitarianism Rises & Big Food Dives In
The alternative protein market in China is positioned to continue its rapid growth in the coming years, driven by the rise of flexitarianism in the country. In response to mass…