| Date | Title | Description |
| 16.09.2024 | Why Brand Salience Matters in the Plant-Based Market | Brand salience is crucial for success in today’s competitive plant-based food market. But what does this term mean and how can we build it? Understanding brand salience
In essence, brand salience is about how noticeable or prominent a brand... |
| 10.09.2024 | The Future of Food: Navigating Sustainability and Innovation | The food industry stands at a crossroads. On one side, the pressing need for sustainability. On the other, the promise of innovation. As the world grapples with climate change, the food sector is under scrutiny. Consumers demand transparenc... |
| 09.09.2024 | EU Urged to Develop Action Plan for Plant-Based Foods by 2026 | A new report on the future of farming, presented to Commission President Ursula von der Leyen last week, urges the EU to support a plan for plant-based foods, asks for increased funding for nature and climate-friendly farming, and calls for... |
| 09.09.2024 | Fermentation Technology for New Meat | Fermentation has been used in food production and preservation for thousands of years. Today, fermentation is used in the context of meat alternatives in more advanced ways, such as precision fermentation. This cutting-edge method uses micr... |
| 05.09.2024 | New Alliance to Develop Internationally Accepted Standards for Environmental Scoring of Food | Food innovation community EIT Food has announced a partnership with non-profit organisation Foundation Earth to develop internationally adopted and accepted standards for the environmental scoring of food and drink.
Foundation Earth already... |
| 04.09.2024 | The Rise of Plant-Based Innovation: Norway Leads the Charge | In the heart of Norway, a green revolution is taking root. The Oslo Vegetarfestival, a beacon of plant-based culture, has been illuminating the culinary landscape for over a decade. This festival is not just an event; it’s a movement. It sh... |
| 02.09.2024 | Why Fat is Key in Plant-Based Products | Back in April of this year, Cultimate raised a substantial 2.3 million euros in seed funding. Four months later, the cultivated fat brand is well on its way to becoming a significant player in the alternative protein industry.
In its latest... |
| 29.08.2024 | cellva ingredients recebe aporte de R$ 8,5 milhões para internacionalizar operação | A cellva ingredients, startup brasileira focada em desenvolver e produzir bioingredientes nutracêuticos e alimentares, concluiu uma rodada de captação que somou R$8,5 milhões. Entre os participantes estavam fundos de investimentos como Prov... |
| 28.08.2024 | The Future of Food: Innovations in Alternative Proteins and Cultivated Meat | The food industry is undergoing a seismic shift. Traditional meat production faces mounting pressure from environmental concerns, health issues, and ethical considerations. Enter alternative proteins and cultivated meat—two sectors poised t... |
| 28.08.2024 | Major Hotel Chains in China Commit to 30% Plant-Based Menus by 2025
Government support | Major hotel chains operating in China have announced plans to make 30% to 70% of their menus plant-based by 2025 to align with global sustainability goals and customer preferences for healthy options.
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) whi... |
| 26.08.2024 | ProVeg: “At This Year’s New Food Conference, We’re Exploring Everything From Consumer Preferences to the Role of Legacy Dairy Companies in the Protein Transition” | The New Food Conference (NFC) stands as one of Europe’s top events in the food industry, bringing together international food experts, scientists, innovative startups, retailers, and policymakers. The conference focuses on the latest advanc... |
| 26.08.2024 | The Role of Whole-Cut Plant-Based Meat Products | It’s out with the old, and in with the new – the plant-based meat industry is undergoing a new surge in innovation. While the industry has experienced a shake-out and consolidation in brands and products in recent years, it’s also seen food... |
| 26.08.2024 | Study: Plant-Based Diets May Significantly Decrease Age Acceleration in Just Eight Weeks | A new study has found that plant-based diets could significantly decrease epigenetic age acceleration, effectively slowing the biological aging process.
The study took 21 pairs of 39-year-old twins, with one twin from each pair consuming a ... |
| 22.08.2024 | Lidl NL Permanently Reduces Plant-Based Prices, Adds Pea Protein to Beef Mince for Blended Product | Lidl Netherlands has announced a permanent reduction in the cost of plant-based meat and dairy alternatives, meaning they will be priced equally to or lower than their animal-based equivalents. The retailer says it aims to ensure price is n... |
| 21.08.2024 | The Rise of Plant-Based Dining in the Netherlands: A Culinary Revolution | The culinary landscape in the Netherlands is undergoing a seismic shift. Plant-based options are no longer just a niche market; they are becoming the main course. Recent data reveals a remarkable surge in plant-based sales within the foodse... |
| 21.08.2024 | Hear How Society is Reaching “Tipping Point” and Eating Less Meat is Becoming Normalised at This Event | Attendees at this year’s New Food Conference will hear how “a societal tipping point” is approaching, as eating less meat becomes normalised.
Among the key speakers is Professor Armando Perez-Cueto of Umeå University in Sweden which last mo... |
| 20.08.2024 | Netherlands: Supermarket Meat-Free Promotions Stagnate While Alt Meat Sales to Caterers Double | According to animal rights organisation Wakker Dier, the number of meat-free promotions available at Dutch supermarkets has barely increased for the third year in a row, remaining about the same on average. Additionally, there have been few... |
| 19.08.2024 | The Fi Europe Startup Challenge: A Launchpad for Innovation in Food Ingredients | The Fi Europe Startup Challenge is back, igniting the spark of innovation in the food ingredients sector. This competition, held annually at the Fi Europe trade fair, showcases the brightest minds in the industry. It’s a stage where young c... |
| 19.08.2024 | Plant-Based Sales Surge in Dutch Foodservice, While Meat & Dairy Flatline | 4 Mins Read Driven by the restaurants and corporate catering, foodservice sales of plant-based meat and dairy in the Netherlands grew by 111% and 82%, respectively, in the past two years.
In 2023, the number of meat analogues sold in Dutch ... |
| 19.08.2024 | Why is Brand Purpose Important in the Plant-Based Industry? | In the competitive landscape of plant-based foods, having a distinct brand purpose can significantly impact success. A clear purpose differentiates brands and fosters enduring connections with consumers. As the plant-based market expands, u... |
| 17.08.2024 | The Organic Illusion: Rethinking Our Food Choices | In the world of food, choices abound. We are often told that organic is the gold standard. But is it really? Paul Shapiro, CEO of The Better Meat Co, challenges this notion. He argues that organic farming may not be the environmental savior... |
| 16.08.2024 | Op Ed: Paul Shapiro, CEO of The Better Meat Co – Plant-Based is Paramount; Organic is Overrated | Paul Shapiro is the CEO of The Better Meat Co, producer of ‘Rhiza’ mycoprotein for blended products which recently received FDA no-questions GRAS approval. In 2018, he wrote the book Clean Meat, on the then-burgeoning subject of what was th... |
| 15.08.2024 | Fi Europe Startup Challenge: Competition for Young, Innovative Ingredients Companies Enters Next Round | For the ninth time this year, the Fi Europe Startup Challenge will be held at the upcoming Fi Europe trade fair in November, a competition for young, innovative ingredients companies in the food ingredients sector. This year prizes will be ... |
| 13.08.2024 | The Rise of Plant-Based Alternatives: A New Era in Food Choices | The world is changing. Our plates are shifting. Plant-based alternatives are no longer a niche. They are the new mainstream. The rise of plant-based milk and meat alternatives is a testament to this transformation. It’s a revolution brewing... |
| 13.08.2024 | Hooked Foods Launches New Vegan Seafood, Enters Chicken Category, Gains Listings at Sweden’s Biggest Retailers | Swedish startup Hooked Foods announces it has expanded its product portfolio with further vegan seafood options as well as new plant-based chicken products, marking its entrance into a new category. The products will be available in Sweden’... |
| 12.08.2024 | How Plant-Based Milk Claimed the Top Spot | Across Europe, the success of plant-based milk is easy to see. Step into most leading supermarkets and you’ll find a variety of plant-based milk products lining the shelves – in both the chilled and long-life milk aisles.
It’s not just our ... |
| 09.08.2024 | Ergo Bioscience Creates “Animal Proteins, Without Animals” for the Next Generation of Plant-Based | Ergo Bioscience, recognized in 2022 by FoodBytes! from Rabobank as one of the 15 most disruptive food tech startups worldwide, specializes in developing complex animal proteins such as bovine myoglobin and casein through plant cell culture.... |
| 05.08.2024 | Plant-Based Revolution: A Sustainable Future for Africa | In the heart of Africa, a culinary revolution is simmering. Chef Cola, a Zimbabwean influencer, is stirring the pot with her African Vegan on a Budget program. This initiative is more than just a cooking class; it’s a movement. It aims to t... |
| 05.08.2024 | The Intersection of Sustainability and Nutrition in Food Innovation | In the rapidly changing food industry, prioritising sustainability and improving the nutritional profiles of products has never been more crucial. Food companies can play an important role through responsible product development, reformulat... |
| 31.07.2024 | African Vegan on a Budget: Help Spread the Plant-Based Message in Africa | Zimbabwean influencer Chef Cola has a deep passion for plant-based cooking – and is using her expertise to bring her African Vegan on a Budget programme to people all over Africa.
As a ProVeg grantee, Chef Cola has made sustainable plant-ba... |
| 29.07.2024 | Overcoming Retail Obstacles to Boost Your Plant-Based Sales | Sometimes in retail, plant-based products just won’t shift. How do we navigate the barriers that keep consumers from purchasing plant-based products?
In the latest New Food Hub article, ProVeg International addresses common challenges super... |
| 28.07.2024 | The Rise of Cultivated Protein: A New Era in Sustainable Food Production | The world is changing. The way we produce food is evolving. Traditional farming methods are being challenged by innovative technologies. Cultivated meat and seafood are at the forefront of this revolution. They promise to reshape our diets ... |
| 28.07.2024 | The Rise of Cultivated Meat: A New Era for European Food Innovation | The culinary landscape is shifting. Cultivated meat is no longer a distant dream; it’s becoming a reality. Two recent developments in Europe highlight this transformation. Gourmey, a French startup, has taken a bold step by applying for reg... |
| 26.07.2024 | Navigating the Sea of Change: How Small Businesses Can Thrive in a Competitive Market | In a world where small businesses are the backbone of the economy, standing out is more crucial than ever. The landscape is crowded. The competition is fierce. Yet, amidst this chaos, opportunities abound for those willing to adapt and inno... |
| 26.07.2024 | Polish Government Backs LabFarm With €2M Grant for Cultivated Chicken | Poland’s first cultivated meat startup, LabFarm, has received over PLN 9 million (around €2 million) from the National Centre for Research and Development (NCRD), the executive agency of the Polish Ministry of Education and Science co-finan... |
| 25.07.2024 | The Rise of Local Giants: Anghami and India’s Plant-Based Revolution**
** | ** In the vast landscape of global markets, local players often find themselves overshadowed by giants. Yet, in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, Anghami has carved out a niche that challenges the dominance of Spotify. Meanwhi... |
| 23.07.2024 | Cultimate Foods: “Cultured Fat Can Immensely Improve the Quality and Flavour Experience of a Meat Alternative” | Founded in 2022, the Berlin startup Cultimate Foods specialises in the cultivation of animal fat. As an ingredient, the fat is intended to give plant-based meat products an authentic meat flavour and texture. The result is a hybrid product,... |
| 22.07.2024 | University Canteen Sees Sustained Drop in Meat Consumption Weeks After Meat-Free Month | In May, the Studierendenwerk (student’s office) at Germany’s University of Bonn declared a meat-free month in its Hofgarten canteen. Up to eight weeks after the experiment ended, researchers saw a surprising result — sales of main meal comp... |
| 22.07.2024 | Immense Potential in India’s Expanding Plant-Based Market | India, with one of the world’s largest populations of vegetarians and a history steeped in plant-rich food traditions, is witnessing a significant transformation in its food industry. The Indian plant-based market has experienced remarkable... |
| 22.07.2024 | Kaufland Adds Vegan Parmesan & Salmon to Lineup, Expands Range to Over 100 Items | German hypermarket chain Kaufland announces an expansion of its brand K-Take it Veggie to offer approximately 20% more items, now reaching over 100 vegan products.
The new SKUs include Parmesan cheese, salmon, and cheese sticks, adding new ... |
| 17.07.2024 | Europe’s Premier Event for Alternative Protein Innovation Returns With Stellar Lineup | The Future of Protein Production event organised by Future-Proof Group Media is set to take place from 23-24 October at Rai Amsterdam, showcasing innovations and cutting-edge solutions for alternative protein innovations. Industry pioneers,... |
| 16.07.2024 | Unlocking the Dutch Plant-Based Market | With some of Europe’s most receptive consumer demographics to plant-based foods, it’s no wonder that the Netherlands’ market for alternative proteins is fast-growing. Through the National Protein Strategy (Nationale Eiwitstrategie), signifi... |
| 04.07.2024 | The Future Of European Agriculture Agreed in Ministerial Document Calling for “Enhanced Attention” to Plant Protein | The priorities for the future of European agriculture have been summarised in a document published by Belgium, which this week concluded its six-month Presidency of the EU Council before handing over to Hungary.
The document, titled Preside... |
| 25.06.2024 | Bezos Center for Sustainable Protein Opens at Imperial College London, Will Receive $30M in Funding | The Bezos Earth Fund has announced the launch of a new Bezos Center for Sustainable Protein at Imperial College London.
The Center will span seven academic departments, focusing on the development and commercialization of sustainable, affor... |
| 24.06.2024 | Promoting Plant-Based Eating in China | Education is pivotal in the adoption of plant-based diets. This is the primary insight from a survey of over 1,000 Chinese consumers commissioned by ProVeg Asia, which revealed that nearly all consumers are willing to consume more plant-bas... |
| 20.06.2024 | MIFB 2024 ENLISTS F&B EXPERTS TO SPEAK ON THE LATEST IN INDUSTRY TRENDS AND THE FUTURE OF FOOD | - Forging an Innovative and Tech-led industry in the region
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, June 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Innovation in urban farming practices, going beyond greenwashing and F&B supply chain revolution are among some of the key... |
| 19.06.2024 | Albert Heijn Named Most Vegan-Friendly Supermarket in Belgium | Albert Heijn has been recognized as the supermarket chain with the most extensive vegan offerings in Flanders and Brussels, according to a recent study conducted by BE Vegan and ProVeg Belgium. The analysis evaluated the availability of pla... |
| 14.06.2024 | This “Ushers in a New Era in Nutrition Policy”: German Scientific Society DGE Revises Stance on Veganism | The German Nutrition Society (DGE), the country’s most influential body on nutrition policy, has revised its official position on vegan nutrition and declared that a vegan diet is extremely environmentally friendly and can be beneficial to ... |
| 10.06.2024 | Closing the Price Gap: Economic Benefits of Affordable Plant-Based Foods | Achieving price parity between plant-based and animal-based foods in retail has the potential to impact the food industry significantly. If plant-based and animal-based products were priced more equally, it would be a win-win for producers/... |
| 03.06.2024 | Winning Over Tastebuds: Strategies for Promoting Plant-Based Foods | Promoting plant-based food brands in today’s competitive market can be challenging, but your business can stand out and make a lasting impact with the right strategies.
In its latest New Food Hub article, ProVeg International collaborates w... |
| 31.05.2024 | HOWND’s Functional Treats Land on Shelves of Britain’s Largest Pet Retailer | HOWND this week announces the launch of three lines of its hypoallergenic functional treats into Pets at Home stores across the UK. The news shortly follows the March launch of the brand’s Superfood range into Pets At Home online.
Three fla... |
| 28.05.2024 | The Psychology of Colour in Traditional and Plant-Based Meat Packaging | You may not realise it, but when you’re browsing food products, the colour of a product’s packaging can subtly influence whether you purchase it.
In its latest New Food Hub guide, ProVeg International explores how colour is used in marketin... |
| 24.05.2024 | Business Guru Scott Galloway on the Four Things Plant-Based Meat Businesses Should Do | 7 Mins Read Speaking on his Prof G Pod, marketing expert and professor Scott Galloway laid out the steps plant-based meat brands need to take to secure their future.
Scott Galloway is a man known for being right when it comes to the busines... |
| 24.05.2024 | Only 1% of Climate Reporting in Czech Media Tackles Animal Agriculture: Study | 5 Mins Read Czech media outlets are vastly underreporting the link between food and climate change, despite the sector contributing to 7.6% of the country’s emissions.
The food system is responsible for a third of global greenhouse gas emis... |
| 20.05.2024 | Taste, Affordability, and Innovation: Keys to Plant-Based Success in the UK | As the demand for plant-based options among consumers grows, governments and businesses globally find themselves needing to adapt to the changing dynamics of food systems.
The UK is a prime example. Recognising the opportunities, the UK gov... |
| 20.05.2024 | In Germany, Plant-Based Meat Production Rose By 17% in 2023 | 4 Mins Read Germany – Europe’s largest vegan market – produced nearly 17% more plant-based meat last year than in 2022, according to federal data.
Two months after the German Society for Nutrition updated its dietary guidelines to recommend... |
| 14.05.2024 | Sales of Animal Meat in Dutch Supermarkets Have Decreased by 16.4% Since 2020 | Sales of animal meat in Dutch supermarkets have fallen by 16.4% since 2020, concludes animal welfare organisation Wakker Dier, based on Circana sales data. In 2023, these supermarkets sold 2.3% less meat than in 2022. The organisation attri... |
| 13.05.2024 | Alternative Protein Industry to Recalibrate and Strengthen, Significant Progress Expected in 3-5 Years | Despite recent challenges in the alternative protein industry, such as sales downturns and capacity struggles, a new report by ProVeg Incubator suggests that this ‘correction phase’ will ultimately strengthen the sector‘s long-term prospect... |
| 30.04.2024 | Impossible Foods Weighs Up ‘Liquidity Event’, Including Possible IPO or Sale in 2-3 Years | 5 Mins Read Impossible Foods is considering a “liquidity event” that could see the plant-based meat giant raise more capital, go public or even be sold to another company in the next few years.
As plant-based meat fights back after a diffic... |
| 25.04.2024 | Czech Retailers Pledge to Make Plant-Based Alternatives More Accessible | At the New Food Forum conference held in Prague on April 18, retailers such as Tesco Czech Republic announced plans to make more plant-based alternatives available at affordable prices.
The news comes as Czech consumers become increasingly ... |
| 25.04.2024 | 48% of Spanish Consumers in New Survey Have Reduced Their Meat Consumption in the Last Year | A pan-European survey, called Changing Appetite: Comprehensive research on the uptake of plant-based foods published by ProVeg under the EU Smart Protein project, sheds more light on the current state of plant-based consumption and helps th... |
| 24.04.2024 | Researchers Formally Challenge Distortion of Data in UN Report as Downplaying Impact of Meat Reduction | Researchers Paul Behrens from Leiden University and Matthew Hayek from New York University have formally challenged the validity of a recent report by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) regarding the reduction of meat consumptio... |
| 22.04.2024 | How to Win Over Flexitarian Consumers in Germany | Germany has emerged as a market leader in the plant-based industry in recent years.
With an estimated worth of USD 461.36 million, the German plant-based protein market is predicted to rise to a significant USD 574.93 million by 2029.[1] Bu... |
| 16.04.2024 | Menu Design Strategies to Grow Plant-Based Sales | Plant-forward diets are on the rise across Europe. Not only are European consumers looking to increase their consumption of many plant-based foods, but, according to the latest consumer research, more than half of Europeans are reducing the... |
| 11.04.2024 | Johannesburg High Court Overturns Seizure of Meat Alternatives in South Africa | The Johannesburg High Court has overturned the planned seizure of plant-based meat alternatives marketed using “meat-like” terms in South Africa. These products will now remain permanently available in the country.
South Africa’s Department... |
| 08.04.2024 | Understanding the Shift Towards Plant-Based Eating | Over the last four years, NGO ProVeg International has completed two rounds of research with the Smart Protein Project to understand how consumer motivations and food choices are evolving.
The 2021 survey report, What Consumers Want, took a... |
| 08.04.2024 | The Shocking Truth of How Subsidies Impact the Cost of Plant-Based vs. Animal Meat | There’s a prevailing narrative that plant-based meat alternatives are more expensive than meat, making them less accessible to many consumers. However, a critical, often overlooked element in this discussion is the profound impact of govern... |
| 08.04.2024 | ProVeg Publishes 2023 Annual Review, Highlighting Global Expansion & More | Food awareness organization ProVeg International has published its annual review for 2023, highlighting impacts and outcomes from the past year.
These include the establishment of two new global offices, ProVeg Nigeria and ProVeg Malaysia, ... |
| 05.04.2024 | Kickstarting for Good Program Seeks Impact Entrepreneurs to Help Make Our Food System Sustainable | ProVeg International is searching for mission-driven entrepreneurs to join its Kickstarting for Good accelerator program, which aims to launch and grow nonprofits and impact initiatives working on transforming the food system.
Said to be th... |
| 05.04.2024 | The Protein Tracker Shows Meat and Dairy Dominate Dutch Diets, Urges Changes for Plant-Based Shift | The Protein Tracker, conducted for the first time in 2023 by Wageningen Economic Research on behalf of the Ministry of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality (LNV), shows that meat and “a lot” of dairy (in total 61%) dominate consumption, per... |
| 02.04.2024 | Supporting Farmers with New Opportunities in Sustainable Food Production | Globally, consumer food preferences are undergoing a significant shift. Recent years have seen exponential interest in sustainable alternative proteins – including plant-based, fermentation-enabled, and cultivated.
Across Europe, an impress... |
| 21.03.2024 | ProVeg Czechia Launches Course to Boost Plant-Based Innovation | ProVeg Czechia has introduced a new course that aims to support plant-based innovation, contributing to the development of higher-quality plant-based alternatives in the Czech and Slovak markets.
The course discusses innovative production p... |
| 21.03.2024 | Global Leaders in Vegan Advocacy Unite in DC for ‘World’s Largest’ Animal Rights Conference | The Animal & Vegan Advocacy (AVA) Summit, recognized as one of the world’s largest international gatherings for animal rights and vegan advocacy, will convene this May in Washington, DC. The summit draws over 800 dedicated advocates and... |
| 20.03.2024 | Harvard Initiative ‘Food 4 Thought’ Gathers Students in 3 Day Event to Address Meat Consumption | Harvard University will be the epicenter of a global student gathering aimed at reshaping the world’s food system to be more sustainable, equitable, and healthy.
Scheduled from April 12th to 14th 2024, the inaugural three-day event, titled ... |
| 19.03.2024 | Why Won’t the FAO Talk About Meat? It’s What Climate Experts are Asking the UN Body | 9 Mins Read At COP28, the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) produced its much-awaited roadmap to cut emissions from the food system in line with the 1.5°C goal – but it didn’t address reducing meat and dairy consumption as a soluti... |
| 15.03.2024 | More Than 32,000 People Join Spain’s Meat-Free Week Semana Sin Carne | On the occasion of World Meatless Day, which is on March 20, ProVeg has announced the seventh edition of Semana Sin Carne (Meat-free Week), a 7-day challenge to encourage the population to adopt a more plant-based diet and give the health o... |
| 14.03.2024 | With New Red Packaging, Impossible Foods is Leaning Into the ‘Carnivorous Craveability of Meat’ | 8 Mins Read Plant-based meat leader Impossible Foods has unveiled a complete brand refresh, with striking red packaging putting flavour and nutrition front and centre of its products.
A greater spotlight on taste descriptors, saturated fat ... |
| 13.03.2024 | Bezos Earth Fund Commits $60M to Establish Centers for Sustainable Protein | The Bezos Earth Fund, launched in 2020 by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, has pledged $60 million to establish several Bezos Centers for Sustainable Protein.
The Centers will address technological challenges facing the alternative protein indust... |
| 08.03.2024 | Eat At Least 75% Plant-Based Foods, Say Germany’s New Dietary Guidelines | 7 Mins Read The German Society for Nutrition has updated its dietary guidelines to recommend halving meat consumption, limiting dairy intake, and eating more plant-based foods – the latter should make up at least 75% of your diet.
Months af... |
| 06.03.2024 | Future Food Quick Bites: Vegan Goat Milk, US State Bans & A Chipotle Exposé | 7 Mins Read In our weekly column, we round up the latest news and developments in the alternative protein and sustainable food industry. This week, Future Food Quick Bites covers Craig’s Vegan’s link-up with TikToker Tinx, a host of alterna... |
| 04.03.2024 | “There is No Problem to Fix”: UK Government Urged to Reject Plant-Based Dairy Labelling Guidance | Food awareness organisation ProVeg UK has called on the UK government to stop the publication of guidance that would restrict the labelling of plant-based dairy alternatives.
The guidance has been drawn up by the Food Standards & Inform... |
| 12.02.2024 | Vegan Butchery Chain El Vegans Opens New Location in Málaga, Spain | After expanding with stores in Catalonian cities such as Hospitalet, San Cugat, Sabadell, and Granollers, El Vegans, a vegan butcher’s shop from Barcelona, has opened its first branch in Málaga.
El Vegans was founded in 2018 to help people ... |
| 02.02.2024 | At Six Out of Seven Dutch Supermarkets Plant-Based Alternatives Are Cheaper Than Animal Products, Study Finds | Recent research by think tank Questionmark on behalf of ProVeg International has revealed that some plant-based products are now more affordable than their animal counterparts in six supermarkets out of the seven major Dutch retailers.
The ... |
| 31.01.2024 | Future Food Quick Bites: Dupe Cheese, Squeezy Sour Cream & TikTok Butter | 6 Mins Read In our weekly column, we round up the latest news and developments in the alternative protein and sustainable food industry. This week, Future Food Quick Bites covers a ton of alt-dairy developments, more discussions around bann... |
| 29.01.2024 | ProVeg South Africa Report Shows Significant Rise in Plant-Based Options in Fast Food Industry | ProVeg South Africa has released a report on the prevalence of plant-based options in South Africa’s fast-food and restaurant industry, offering in-depth analysis and ranking of major chains based on their plant-based offerings, advertising... |
| 10.01.2024 | Future Food Quick Bites: Bustling Britain, Super Basic Oat Milk & A Vegan Flag Carrier | 6 Mins Read In our weekly column, we round up the latest news and developments in the alternative protein and sustainable food industry. This week, Future Food Quick Bites covers Oatly’s first new US products in five years, Emirates’ vegan ... |
| 08.01.2024 | Uncovering the Future of Seafood, Minus the Sea | The seafood sector is a vast and continually expanding industry, currently valued at over USD 257 billion[1] and experiencing annual growth. To illustrate the magnitude of this expansion, global fish consumption has risen by approximately 3... |
| 05.01.2024 | Belgium Ends War on Plant-Based Food Labelling: Vegan Burgers & Steaks Can Keep Their “Meaty” Names | The Belgian government has concluded the so-called “veggie war,” allowing plant-based products to display meaty names such as ‘vegan burger’ or ‘vegan steak‘, as revealed by Nieuwsblad.
The Minister of Economy, Pierre-Yves Dermagne, recentl... |
| 20.12.2023 | Are You Stupid?: Oatly Wins Landmark Legal Battle Against UK Dairy Association to Keep ‘Milk’ On Its Packaging | 7 Mins Read A British High Court judge has sided with Oatly in a court case filed by Dairy UK, which objected to the use of the word ‘milk’ in its ‘Post-Milk Generation’ slogan on its product packaging and merchandise (citing consumer confu... |
| 15.12.2023 | COP28: Every Major Food Sytems Announcement & Funding Pledge from the UN Climate Conference | 8 Mins Read The number of policy recommendations and funding announcements at COP28 was overwhelming. Here’s a list of all the major food outcomes to help you digest it all.
“Everything that makes campaigning against fossil fuels difficult ... |
| 15.12.2023 | Nebraska Republican Drafts Resolution Condemning FAO’s Recommendation to Reduce Beef | 8 Mins Read Just as the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) laid out a roadmap at COP28 to cut the agrifood sector’s emissions and align it with the 1.5°C goal, a US Republican representative from Nebraska has introduced a resolution co... |
| 14.12.2023 | Taxing Milk: How VAT Disparity Hinders Plant-Based Dairy in Europe | 7 Mins Read Analysis by alternative protein think tank the Good Food Institute (GFI) Europe reveals how value-added tax (VAT) on plant-based milk alternatives creates a disparity with their conventional counterparts. But there are calls to ... |
| 11.12.2023 | COP28 Daily Digest: Everything You Need To Know in Food and Climate News – Day 11 | 5 Mins Read Welcome to Day 11 of #COP28 – it’s almost the end of the road. In Green Queen’s COP28 Daily Digest, our editorial team curates the must-reads, the must-bookmarks and the must-knows from around the interwebs to help you ‘skim the... |
| 06.12.2023 | Future Food Quick Bites: Panettone, Piranhas, Powders & Plant-Based School Milk | 7 Mins Read In our weekly column, we round up the latest news and developments in the alternative protein and sustainable food industry. This week, Future Food Quick Bites covers the launch of Italian Christmas desserts made from cocoa-free... |
| 04.12.2023 | COP28: Why is the Decision to Have Two-Thirds Plant-Based Catering Important? | Note: the opinions stated in this article are those of ProVeg International which contributes these entries each week as part of its New Food Hub series. While we do of course have a shared mission, the views expressed within the series are... |
| 28.11.2023 | Study Finds Plant-Based Meat Products Are “Often Healthier Than Animal-Based Meat Products” | Although plant-based foods are a staple for many, some consumers question whether plant-based meat products adhere to nutritional guidelines, can rival traditional meat options, and contribute to a healthy diet.
A new study by ProVeg shows ... |
| 22.11.2023 | Vegan Eatery Roots & Rolls Wins Notable and Innovative Venue Award at Barcelona Restaurant Awards 2023 | Among 30 finalists and selected by professional juries, Roots & Rolls, a vegan restaurant in Barcelona, Spain, specializing in Asian and Japanese cuisine, has won the Notable and Innovative Venue Award at the fourth edition of the Barce... |
| 20.11.2023 | ProVeg International and Lidl Germany Talk Price Parity, Protein Transitions, and Leading by Example | On October 11, Lidl Germany made the exciting decision to equalise the pricing of products within its own-brand plant-based range, Vemondo, with that of comparative animal-based products.
The news sent shockwaves through the European retail... |
| 14.11.2023 | ProVeg’s Retailer Roundtable: Retailers Converge to Discuss the Future of Food | At the end of October, NGO ProVeg International hosted the first-ever Retailer Roundtable in Berlin. Over 40 market leaders from Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Austria, and Poland gathered with other retail and food system ... |
| 30.10.2023 | COP28: UN Climate Summit Confirms Two-Thirds of Food Will Be Meatless This Year | 5 Mins Read Months after confirming that this year’s UN climate summit will have a “mostly vegan” menu, the COP28 Presidency has announced that two-thirds of the 250,000 meals served daily will be vegan and vegetarian. The move comes as exp... |
