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Introducing MealCubes: Recreating “Real Food Meals” As Small Cubes That Taste Like Candy

According to “The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World,” approximately 811 million people around the world were undernourished in 2020. Although proper nutrition is the cornerstone of good health, it is something many people still do not…

Europe’s #1 Alternative Seafood Company to Enter U.S. This Fall

Top-selling European plant-based seafood company Novish will be making its U.S. debut this September at Natural Products Expo East. “We’re excited to bring European-quality products with a winning combination of taste, texture and affordability that will be appealing to the…

National Food Safety Education Month: Learn the Key Steps for Food Safety

Did you know that September is National Food Safety Education Month? What better time to learn the key steps for food safety: Clean, Separate, Cook and Chill! The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) offers many food safety education materials,…

Four in Ten Families in the UK Follows A Flexitarian Diet or A Meat-Free Diet, Study Shows

New research released today has revealed that over four in ten (41%) families in the UK currently follow a flexitarian diet or meat-free diet, with 65% also trying either vegetarian or vegan meals in the last 12 months. The study…

Next Meats Completes Development of Three New Products, Set for Commercial Release in October

Next Meats Co., known for the first ever plant-based barbecue meats “NEXT Yakiniku”, as well as the beef bowl analogue “NEXT Gyudon”, had announced the creation of their plant-based egg alternative “NEXT EGG 1.0” in June—and now have added pork,…

Plantible Raises $21.5 Million to Redefine the Future of Food

Food-tech company Plantible Foods Inc. announced today the closing of a $21.5 million Series A funding round led by Astanor Ventures, a global leader in agrifood impact investing. With this new funding, Plantible has raised a total of $27 million…

Eat Just & Qatar Free Zones Authority Partner on Middle East Sustainable Food Hub

Eat Just, Inc., a company that applies cutting-edge science and technology to create healthier, more sustainable foods, announced today that it has partnered with Doha Venture Capital (DVC) and Qatar Free Zones Authority (QFZA), to build the first-ever cultivated meat…

Plant-Powered Food Brand ZENB Expands Leadership and Accelerates Plans to Innovate Plant-Based Food Industry

As consumers continue to look for alternative meal plans that ensure a healthier lifestyle and contribute towards a healthier planet, ZENB, a direct-to-consumer, plant-powered brand is giving people a new understanding of just what plants can do. With seasoned brand…

SourceGreenPackaging.com Raises Oversubscribed Pre-Seed Round to Disrupt Sustainable Packaging Industry

Newly founded startup SourceGreenPackaging.com has raised an oversubscribed pre-seed round to disrupt sustainable packaging with a global e-commerce B2B marketplace showcasing the most planet-friendly packaging products with a mission to decrease single-use forever plastic usage by businesses and consumers. The…

Bear Grylls Has Joined the GOODFISH Countercurrent

One of the world’s most widely known faces of survival and outdoor adventure Bear Grylls has joined Justin Guilbert, Douglas Riboud, and Errol Schweizer at GOODFISH, the brand that developed and delivered a whole new category of sustainable seafood. The…