The Best Way Forward for Plant-Based? Stop Copying Meat, Says One Startup
As plant-based meat sales decline, companies like Revo Foods are pivoting from replication to innovation, focusing on functional nutrition rather…
CellX secures GRAS status for morel mushroom mycelium, launches snacking brand
CellX has achieved self-affirmed GRAS status for its morel mushroom mycelium ingredient, enabling commercialization under its new B2C brand, Mourish.…
Less Robots, More Meat: Chipotle Founder’s Big Pivot
Steve Ells, Chipotle’s founder, opened a vegan restaurant called Kernel in New York City in 2024, featuring a large robotic…
Report: European alternative protein patents surge by 960% in a decade
The Good Food Institute Europe reports a 960% increase in alternative protein patents over the past decade, with 5,000+ patents…
Forget meat versus plant-based, is hybrid meat the real future?
The hybrid meat industry is growing rapidly, with a projected 10% CAGR over the next decade. It offers a middle…
Ÿnsect seeks to enter judicial recovery procedure after recovery plan fails
French insect farming company Ÿnsect is seeking judicial recovery after failing to secure financing under its safeguard plan. Despite extensive…
Surging egg prices boost vegan alternatives made with mung beans
Surging egg prices and shortages in the US have created a major opportunity for vegan egg alternatives. Companies like Eat…
Bon Vivant Secures GRAS Status for Precision-Fermented Whey Protein, Targets US Market Expansion
Bon Vivant has achieved self-affirmed GRAS status in the US for its precision-fermented Beta-Lactoglobulin (BLG) whey protein. This milestone enables…
Plant-based meat looks to future with optimism but hurdles remain
This analysis explores the current state and future prospects of the plant-based meat industry. While progress has been made in…
People prefer meat alternatives if they are significantly cheaper than real meat, study shows
A study of 2,100 US consumers found that price is the most important factor in acceptance of plant-based meat alternatives,…