San Francisco-based The EVERY Co. has been granted a new patent (US 12/096,784 ) covering the scope and use of its precision fermentation-derived ovalbumin.

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The EVERY Company Secures Patent for Fermented Ovalbumin — the Key Protein Behind its Animal-Free Ingredients

San Francisco-based The Every Company has been granted a new patent (US 12/096,784 ) covering the scope and use of its precision fermentation-derived ovalbumin. The scope of the patent includes wild-type ovalbumin variants with performance enhancements and extends to ovalbumin sourced from various avian species, produced using yeast and fungal strains like Pichia, Trichoderma, Saccharomyces, and Aspergillus. The patent covers the use of the novel protein in a wide range of food formulations if combined with at least one additional consumable ingredient (flour, sugar, fats). It spans diverse product formats, such as baked goods, meat, meat analogs, ready-to-eat egg products, whipped cream, ice cream, meringues, and more. It also addresses functional applications, including hardness, cohesiveness, springiness, chewiness, and foam stability in both liquid and powder forms. Co-founder …

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Opinion

Op Ed: Tifany Mazza, Founder of Not to Die For – The End of the “Green Tax”

Tifany Mazza is the founder and creator of the curated vegan and cruelty-free marketplace Not to Die For, and also the founder and digital marketing director of tykio., a digital marketing agency. With over a decade of experience Tifany has successfully crafted notable, measurable results, and has had the privilege of leading actions for companies including V-dog, Nestlé and Haus Labs by Lady Gaga, to name a few. In this article, Tifany discusses the shifting consumer expectations around vegan and ethical products. She explains how the traditional “green tax,” or premium pricing for such goods, is becoming outdated as consumers demand both affordability and ethics. Brands that adapt to this trend by offering competitively priced, ethically produced products will succeed, while those that cling to …

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Scientists Challenge “The Dublin Declaration” Urging Meat Reduction in Wealthy Nations

Scientists from various European universities published a rebuttal to The Dublin Declaration of Scientists on the Societal Role of Livestock in the journal Nature Food today. Lead author Chris Bryant, honorary research associate at the University of Bath and director at Bryant Research, described the paper as a “clear and concise takedown” of the declaration’s central argument: reducing meat consumption is unnecessary. “Livestock is too precious” The Dublin Declaration was launched at the Irish government agricultural agency Teagasc in 2022, signed by over 1,000 scientists. It has received media coverage in outlets like the Telegraph and the New York Post. The paper emphasizes the benefits of meat consumption in terms of nutrition, environment, and social aspects, describing livestock as “too precious to society to become …

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Revo Foods Opens “World’s Largest” 3D Food-Printing Facility in Vienna

Austrian food tech startup Revo Foods has announced the opening of what is claimed to be the world’s largest 3D food-printing facility in Vienna. Called the TASTE FACTORY, the facility will use Revo Foods’ 3D Structuring technology, which has been developed in-house. It will produce up to 60 tons of product per month at full capacity; according to the company, this makes it the first production facility in the world to apply 3D food-printing technology on a large scale. 3D Structuring involves combining two different materials, such as fat and protein, into new complex forms. This enables the production of juicy and tender products with novel textures, such as plant-based filets or steak products. For example, the technology effectively creates the layers of Revo Foods’ …

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Heura Expands Beyond Plant-Based Meat, Transforming Ultra-Processed Foods With Patent-Pending Technology

Spain’s Heura Foods, best known for producing plant-based meat alternatives, has announced it will be expanding into new categories to improve nutritional density and transform foods often labelled as ultra-processed. The company will use its patent-pending technology to replace ingredients such as additives, modified starches, and saturated fats with plant proteins and healthy lipids. The technology works by using thermo-mechanical techniques to structure product textures in categories where this was not previously possible. At Future Food Tech London on October 2, Heura unveiled prototypes of cheese, snacks, and pasta made with the technology. The company explained its vision to enhance nutritional density without compromising on taste at a live demo kitchen attended by over 100 industry leaders. Revolutionising health solutions The technology will not just …

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Insights From New York Climate Week

CEO of VegTech Invest and host of The Plantbased Business Hour, Elysabeth Alfano, recaps her time at NYC Climate Week 2024. She shares the popular topics of discussion and her excitement about food being a focal point in the food systems transformation discussions. Podcast link here, transcript as follows. Elysabeth: Hey everyone, after a couple days of decompressing from New York Climate Week, oh my gosh, I just thought I’d give a recap of how that went. You know, I’ve been saying since COP28 in December that food is now considered one of the three pillars for impact in climate change. So that would be electric vehicles, otherwise known as transportation, novel energy, getting rid of fossil fuels, and food innovation and ag innovation. A lot of …

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Australia's Cauldron Ferm announces that the Queensland Government, through its Industry Partnership Program (IPP), will support the development of the Cauldron Bio-fab, a precision fermentation manufacturing facility in Mackay.

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Cauldron Ferm to Develop Asia-Pacific’s Largest Precision Fermentation Facility Following Queensland Government Support

Australia’s Cauldron Ferm announces that the Queensland Government, through its Industry Partnership Program (IPP), will support the development of the ‘Cauldron Bio-fab’, a precision fermentation facility in Mackay. The facility will be the first and largest end-to-end contract manufacturer for bioproducts in Asia-Pacific, with a projected annual output of over 1,000 tons. It will deploy Cauldron’s hyper-fermentation technology for cost-effective and resource-efficient production of alternative proteins and widely used petrochemicals for multiple sectors. Co-founder and CEO Michele Stansfield shares, “We are honored to be receiving support from the Queensland Government to develop our first industrial-scale operations in Mackay. This funding enables us to scale our innovative technology as a major milestone in our journey to redefine the scope of biomanufacturing.” Reaching price parity Cauldron aims to …

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Foreverland Secures €3.4M to “Redefine the Future of Chocolate and the Food Industry” with Carob-Based Alt Chocolate

The Italian startup Foreverland, which developed and patented a sustainable chocolate alternative made from the carob plant, announces it has secured €3.4 million in a seed round, a year after the company was founded. Foreverland states that the funds will enable the startup to enter its next phase of growth, and that it is “redefining the future of chocolate and the food industry” through this new round which, aimed to launch the presently semi-finished manufacturing facility and expand into Europe. Additionally, the funds will support European expansion, the development of new products, and the establishment of its first production facility in Puglia, Italy, which is poised to be operational from January 2025. Founded by Massimo Sabatini, Riccardo Bottiroli, Giuseppe D’Alessandro, and Massimo Brochetta in Bari …

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UMAMI Bioworks to Establish South Korea’s First Cultivated Seafood Facility Through Strategic Partnership

UMAMI Bioworks (previously Umami Meats) continues to expand its footprint across Asia to offer sustainable solutions to the growing demand for seafood products. Today, the Singaporean company announces a strategic partnership with South Korean biotechnology firm KCell Biosciences and bioprocess solutions provider WSG to establish a scalable production pipeline for cultivated seafood in South Korea. The parties also intend to co-invest in a GMP-compliant hub facility to produce cultivated eel and other seafood species. The collaboration will leverage UMAMI Bioworks’ seafood cultivation technology, KCell Biosciences’ competitively priced cell culture media, and WSG’s bioprocessing hardware and bioreactor systems to expedite the introduction of products. UMAMI Bioworks CEO Mihir Pershad comments, “With WSG and K-Cell’s history of delivering high-quality bioprocess equipment and culture media, we will work …

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Ex-Mondelez Executive Launches Organic Vegan Confectionery Brand Wild Thingz

Fliss Newland, a former executive at multinational snack and confectionery company Mondelez, has launched a new brand of vegan sweets called Wild Thingz. The sweets are organic, free of artificial ingredients, and said to contain just half the sugar of major brands. Three varieties are available — Fruity Flyers, Zesty Pests, and Gummy Grubs. Newland, who is vegan herself, aims to offer fun, rebellious plant-based sweets that appeal to a mainstream audience. With the help of her sales and e-commerce experience, she hopes to disrupt the £1.4 billion UK sweets market. As reported by The Grocer, research conducted by YouGov on behalf of Wild Thingz indicates that 64% of parents are reluctant to give their children sweets because they are worried about artificial additives and …

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Seaweed Extract Global Market Report 2024, with Market Shares of Leading Companies

DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The “Seaweed Extract: Global Markets” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The global market for seaweed extract was valued at $16.5 billion in 2023 and is projected to grow to $20.9 billion by the end of 2029. The production volume of wet seaweed was estimated to be 38.5 million tons in 2023 and is expected to exceed 43.7 million tons by the end of 2029. Several factors will drive this growth, including the positioning of seaweed as an alternative protein source, the rising vegan population in Western countries and the increasing popularity of seaweed snacks. Additionally, due to its potential to generate export revenues, seaweed cultivation is drawing government interest and thus also will contribute to this market expansion. Aquaculture, or farmed seaweed, …

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Australia’s Coco2 Launches “World’s First” Coconut-Based Infant Formula

Australian company Coco2 has announced the launch of what is claimed to be the world’s first coconut-based infant formula. The formula reportedly took ten years to develop in collaboration with the University of Queensland, parents, and healthcare professionals. It is said to closely mimic the nutrition and health benefits of breast milk, containing essential vitamins, minerals, and fatty acids. Coconut also contains naturally occurring lauric acid, an important component of human breast milk. According to Coco2, lauric acid makes milk easily digestible, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial. It is also crucial for neurodevelopmental growth and can aid in the absorption of the fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K. “Coco2 is nutritionally complete and fortified with all the key minerals and vitamins,” said pharmacist Helen Nguyen. “It …

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Barilla’s First-Ever Vegan Pesto to Hit Kroger Shelves This Fall

Barilla, the “world’s largest pasta manufacturer”, is launching its first-ever vegan pesto, expanding its lineup of sauces. This new plant-based option will be available exclusively at Kroger stores beginning this month, with broader distribution expected at major retailers in 2025. The new pesto variety has been designed to cater to both vegan consumers and those with lactose intolerance, offering an alternative without the inclusion of dairy ingredients. The recipe includes 35.6% basil, along with olive oil and cashews.  According to Barilla’s Pesto Brand Manager, Matt Michaels, “This Barilla expansion meets consumers’ growing appetite for genuine Italian flavor with a range that offers creamy, spicy, and sweet notes to satisfy diverse preferences.” Part of broader product expansion This launch is part of Barilla’s product line expansion …

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India Leads the World in Meat-Free Diets, New Statista Survey Reveals

A Statista Consumer Insights survey on meat-free diets worldwide has revealed that India surpasses the rest of the world in following either a vegetarian or a vegan diet. According to the data collected from 2,000–10,000 respondents aged 18–64 surveyed in various countries between 2023 and 2024, four out of ten people in India follow a meat-free diet. The figure is significantly lower in the following nine countries on the top-ten list, which interestingly does not include Germany or the Netherlands. Moreover, the UK, a country experiencing a surge in veganism in recent years, is on par with the US, with only 10% of respondents saying they embrace a meat-free diet. The chart shows that 11% of South Africans follow a meat-free diet. According to ProVeg …

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PETA Warns US Meat Companies to Learn from Mistakes of Tobacco Farmers and “Get Out Now!”

PETA is urging five major US meat companies—Hormel Foods, Cargill, Smithfield Foods, Tyson Foods, and Oscar Mayer—to shift their focus from animal-based products to vegan alternatives, following the example set by one of Italy’s oldest meat producers, Gruppo Tonazzo. Gruppo Tonazzo recently announced that it will stop selling meat entirely and concentrate solely on plant-based products. Albino Tonazzo, CEO of the company’s plant-based brand Kioene, explained that the shift is motivated by a “deep responsibility to future generations” and a commitment to environmental preservation. In letters sent to the CEOs of the US companies, PETA noted the growing consumer demand for plant-based foods and the environmental and ethical concerns associated with animal agriculture. The group explained that all five companies have already introduced vegan products …

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Protoga Biotech, a Chinese company pioneering microalgae fermentation, announces the launch of a microalgae milk product that is said to be rich in protein and lutein, lactose, and cholesterol-free while meeting consumers' expectations for taste.

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China’s Protoga Biotech Unveils “World’s First” Commercial Microalgae Milk

Protoga Biotech, a Chinese company pioneering microalgae fermentation, announces the launch of a microalgae milk product that is said to be rich in protein and lutein, while at the same time lactose and cholesterol-free and able to match consumer expectations for taste. The product, claimed to be the world’s first commercially available microalgae plant milk, is expected to launch this December. The company’s founder, Dr. Yibo Xiao, told vegconomist, our sister platform, that it had completed the pilot-scale phase and is gearing up for industrial production within the next two months. “Microalgae milk is a plant-based dairy product made primarily from microalgae. Microalgae, as an ancient and diverse biological resource, are rich in high-quality proteins, unsaturated fatty acids, various carotenoids, and other metabolites,” he explains. …

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BeanStalk Foods: “The Problem Is Not Demand; It’s a Lack of Supply. We’re Here To Change That”

In our latest interview, we speak with David Guarch, Business Director of BeanStalk, about the company’s ambitious plans for European expansion and its plant-based product range. Guarch highlights BeanStalk’s mission to help consumers easily introduce plant-based foods into their diets, reduce meat consumption, and promote sustainability. He also discusses their dual focus on growing the BeanStalk brand while being a strong B2B partner for wholesalers, growers, and supermarkets in developing and producing their own plant-based products. BeanStalk has targeted Spain and the UK as initial markets, plans to expand further into Europe, and has positioned itself as a brand that prioritizes variety and quality. How do you plan to differentiate your products from well-established competitors in the European market? Most of our competitors offer very …

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Kinoko-Tech to Produce Thousands of Tons of Fungi Products for APAC Region Through Metaphor Foods Agreement

Israeli food tech startup Kinoko-Tech has announced a strategic commercial agreement with Australia-based accelerator and investment company Metaphor Foods. The collaboration will allow Kinoko-Tech to produce thousands of tons of sustainable fungi-based products in Australia, with the help of a strategic investment. The agreement also includes plans for expansion into Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, and New Zealand, with production beginning in 2025. Metaphor Foods, which is the innovation arm of food ingredients firm Hela APAC, will oversee the rollout of Kinoko-Tech’s products across the Asia-Pacific region. A range of protein-rich fungi-based foods will be produced, including center-of-plate options that can be used as meat alternatives along with snack items such as muesli and nut bars, protein bars, and crispy chips. “At Metaphor Foods, our role is …

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Vegan Cowboys casein launches on US market

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Those Vegan Cowboys to Enter US Market with Microbial Casein That Outperforms Dairy

Belgian biotech company Those Vegan Cowboys announces it has developed a product using a new type of microbial casein. The startup will reveal the kind of cheese and its market entry at tomorrow’s Future Food-Tech summit in London. Casein proteins are essential for making great-tasting cheese that stretches and melts well. According to the startup, the new casein, under certain conditions, outperforms cow’s casein, especially in cheese production. It can offer better properties such as improved stretch, for example, in mozzarella, and a lower melting point, allowing cheese producers to use less casein, which reduces costs. CTO Will van den Tweel says, “Along the way, we realized that, functionally, the existing cow’s casein may not be the best source of casein for cheese.  The casein …

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Investments & Finance

Meatable Receives €7.6M RVO Innovation Credit to Deliver Cultivated Meat at Scale

Dutch cultivated meat company Meatable has been awarded €7.6 million as part of the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) Innovation Credit program. RVO’s Innovation Credits are designed to support “innovative development projects with considerable technological risks and excellent market prospects”. Meatable intends to use the funding to improve productivity and reduce costs as it moves towards commercialisation. The company will work as a partner to the conventional meat industry in order to roll out cultivated meat products at scale. Meatable previously raised $35 million last year in a funding round led by Agronomics. The company said at the time that it would use the capital to accelerate the launch of its cultivated pork products. Last month, Meatable announced that it had joined the APAC Society for …

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Most Read in the Last 30 Days

The field of vegan news has grown enormously in recent years, making it increasingly important for decision-makers to keep track of the dynamic scene. While the mass of vegan news certainly does not determine its quality, the increasing coverage of vegan issues in mainstream media highlights the lasting impact that veganism has on our society and the future of the food industry.

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The relevance of vegan news is especially evident in google data, as vegan google searches increased by 47% in 2020, reaching a popularity almost twice as high as in 2015.

While the overall vegan newsfeed is steadily expanding in response to the growing interest, several sub-reporting media have been formed to cover different issues connected to a vegan lifestyle. Most importantly, vegan food sites, recipe sites, and vegan business sites are shaping the vegan news landscape, with the latter underlining the immense economic potential of the vegan industry.

Vegan News About Food

For publishing, perhaps more than any other industry, it is necessary to capture and reflect social change, with the press ramping up coverage of plant-based issues in response to the rising success of vegan lifestyles. Vegan news mostly focus on the positive effects of a vegan diet, addressing human health, animal welfare and the planet. Therefore, vegan food news is one of the strongest sectors in vegan reporting.

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Because concerns about the health-ramifications of a meat-rich diet are rising sharply, vegan food news is a crucial news branch in which plant-based foods and recipes are discussed. In particular, vegan food news channels carry the message that there are a lot of vegan food options on the market, saving animals’ lives.

If plant-based products as a whole were seen as a brand, it is safe to say that the brand awareness of plant-based products is increasing year by year. In 2021, more vegan alternatives were launching than ever before, opening a giant market supported by the passion for a healthy vegan diet.

However, the key players in the search for a vegan turnaround are the stakeholders within the industry, including established companies and startups that are gradually expanding their plant-based portfolio. At this pivotal point, the need for another vegan news category has formed, the vegan business news.

Vegan Business News

Vegconomist is an online magazine that specializes in vegan business news and is geared towards a B2B audience. Created by Peter Link in 2018, vegconomist shares news from all over the business world, including vegan hotspots like the UK, Germany, and the United States, but also Asian countries and the African continent.

Vegconomist is now available in four languages, with each site having a different focus based on the language region. While the English-language page is internationally oriented, the German, French and Spanish pages each have a regional focus.

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Furthermore, vegconomist provides a newsletter that decision-makers and anyone looking to know more about vegan brands, new products in the growing plant-based meat and dairy market, as well as investments and market trends, can sign up for to receive emails containing the latest vegan business news.

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