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Dec 20, 2024 · A new study conducted by nonprofit organization Faunalytics aims to shed light on the way veganism can spread through a social network. To determine the influence of peers on socially influenced behavior changes, the literature review studies smoking cessation, another complex behavior that is triggered multiple times per day.
Brazil's Plant-Based Market on Trajectory to Exceed 2026 Growth ...
Nov 27, 2024 · Plant-based sales are seeing an uptick in Brazil, driven by the need to replace meat and dairy for health and ethical reasons and the push for greater sustainability in the food industry.. Figures from Euromonitor‘s database, shared with vegconomist by the Good Food Institute Brasil (GFI Brasil), show that the plant-based …
Wageningen Research: Assessing the Role of Vertical Farming in ...
Dec 19, 2024 · In this interview, we discuss with Isabella Righini and Luuk Graamans, researchers in Greenhouse Horticulture at Wageningen University & Research, the role of vertical farming in advancing the global protein transition.. Graamans and Righini shed light on promising technological advancements that may soon allow precise control of protein levels in crops.
Unilever to Sell The Vegetarian Butcher as Part of Plan to Offload ...
Nov 27, 2024 · Unilever has reportedly put plant-based meat brand The Vegetarian Butcher up for sale as it works to slim down its portfolio. According to Sky News, the multinational company is working with investment bank Piper Sandler to sell the brand, and many potential buyers have been approached already.. At an investor event last week, CEO Hein Schumacher said he planned to focus on Unilever’s ...
Milk Depot Launches At-Home Plant Milk Maker, Joining
Nov 27, 2024 · Milk Depot Inc. has launched its new Milk Maker, an appliance designed to help consumers create their own plant-based milks at home. The product promises to offer a healthier and more sustainable alternative to store-bought plant milks, by allowing users to transform nuts, grains, and seeds into fresh, filtered milk in under a minute.
Quorn Foods: “We Are Expecting the Category to Recharge
Jan 19, 2024 · Launched in 1985, Quorn Foods is one of the UK’s oldest and most successful meat alternative brands. The company was the first to recognise the potential of mycoprotein, a form of single-cell protein derived from fungi, as a healthier and more sustainable protein source.
Brooklyn Dairy-Free Cheese Eatery Wins Over 70% Non-Vegan …
Nov 26, 2024 · Armored Fresh, a food tech company specializing in dairy-free cheese products, has reported considerable success for its first foodservice venture, Armored Grilled Cheese, located in Brooklyn’s Dekalb Market Hall.. Opened on October 14, 2024, the establishment has attracted a customer base that is 70% non-vegan and achieved a 24% repeat customer rate within its first month.
Researchers Develop "Super-Yogurt" Made From Australian Sweet …
Dec 11, 2024 · Last year, agriculture and regenerative food company Wide Open Agriculture received an AUD$5 million grant from the Western Australian Government to scale up the production of oat milk enriched with lupin-derived protein. The company has also signed an agreement with Ingå Group to distribute its lupin proteins in Europe.. In the past, sweet lupins could only be grown on a small scale, since ...
PAN Sweden Works to Accelerate Protein Transition by Studying …
Nov 25, 2024 · PAN Sweden Research Centre, an initiative coordinated by Örebro University, is studying the health impacts and sensory properties of plant-based proteins with the aim of aiding the transition to a more sustainable food system.. Currently, the centre is investigating the impact of the processing, structure, and digestion of plant …
ICL Increases Investment in Plantible Foods ... - vegconomist
Dec 17, 2024 · ICL, a global leader in specialty minerals, has announced an additional investment in Plantible Foods as part of the company’s ongoing Series B funding round. This investment builds on ICL’s initial involvement in Plantible’s Series A, further strengthening their strategic collaboration. The follow-up investment is part of ICL’s broader strategy to support the growth of Plantible Foods ...