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January 28, 2020

Health
The Global CBD Nutraceuticals Market Is Projected to Reach $17.4BN by 2026
According to a new report published by Grand View Research, Inc., the global CBD nutraceuticals market is projected to reach $17.4BN by 2026. A CAGR of 18.8% is anticipated during this forecast period.
Fairs & Events
HECK Launches PECK Heart-shaped Vegan Burgers for Valentine’s Day
UK brand HECK, known for primarily for its range of sausages which originated with pork and chicken but is gradually increasing its meat-free selection, announces it is launching a limited edition heart-shaped vegan burger for [...]
Companies & Portraits
NX Food and Proveg Cooperate to Accelerate Innovation in Plant-Based Food
NX-Food, the food innovation hub of wholesaler METRO, and ProVeg will support each other in order to accelerate food innovation in the plant-based space, from retail to research and investment.
Companies & Portraits
Spanish Brand Ethica Meats, Funded by Gates, Branson and Google Founder Sergey Brin, to be Market-Ready by 2021
Basque company Biotech Foods, launched in 2017 with funding from well known investors including Bill Gates, Sergey Brin (founder of Google) and Richard Branson, intends to debut its first cell-based meat products next year through [...]
Companies & Portraits
Thailand’s Biggest Animal Agriculture Firm CPF Turns to Plant-Based as Demand Continues to Grow
Thailand’s largest agribusiness firm, Charoen Pokphand Foods Pcl (CPF), is launching its own line of plant-based meat substitutes this year in response to the growing customer demand of animal free foods, a top executive announced [...]
Market & Trends
Repeat Purchases of Plant-based Products to Drive Global Texturized Vegetable Protein Market
According to a recent market report by Transparancy Market Research, the revenue generated from the global texturized vegetable protein market is estimated to be valued at ~US$ 1.1 Bn in 2019, which is projected to grow at a CAGR [...]
Health
Reusable Menstrual Cup Mooncup Being Offered in UK Schools For First Time
The Mooncup® menstrual cup is being made available free of charge to the pupils of all state schools and colleges in England as a part of a new Department for Education scheme. It is the [...]

As Beyond Meat Consumers Question its Sustainability, AI Platform Tastewise Reveals Coming Sustainability Trends

January 22, 2020

Tastewise, an AI-powered food intelligence startup founded by former Google executive Alon Chen, issues its latest report on F & B trends in 2020. Afte analysing billions of data points, Tastewise says, “Plastic straws and […]

USA: New Political Organization is Launched – The California Plant Based Alliance

January 22, 2020

CPBA, a new political advocacy organization, was formed in Sacramento this Monday. The group will lobby to create sustainable jobs for California workers and farmers, citing California-based companies like Beyond Meat, Impossible Foods, and Miyoko’s […]

Companies & Portraits

Clean Seafood Brand BlueNalu Announces Strategic Partnership with Nutreco

January 22, 2020

BlueNalu, the innovative biotech company specializing in laboratory-grown seafood from fish cells, has announced a strategic partnership with Nutreco, a global leader in animal nutrition and aquafeed.

Vegan Rocky Road Bars Launching in Holland & Barrett

January 22, 2020

Hot on the heels of the announcement last week that UK-based brand Mummy Meagz has launched a dairy-free crème egg, is the news that the vegan confectionary company is to release two new vegan Rocky […]

Companies & Portraits

China: Vegan Meat Brand Z-Rou Meat Signs Distribution Deal With IS Seafood

January 22, 2020

YouKuai Group Brand Z-Rou Meat has signed a distribution agreement with IS Seafood, a sustainably oriented B2B seafood provider, in Shanghai. Z-Rou Meat was officially launched in China in December last year and initially began […]

USA: Gardein Presents the Ultimate Burger

January 22, 2020

Gardein, a trademark of Conagra Brands, Inc. (NYSE: CAG), is entering the meatlike vegan burger category with the Ultimate Beefless Burger. According to the manufacturer, Gardein’s new veggie product promises a burger experience comparable to […]