Sustainability
Opinion: Optimising plant-based offerings
As new plant-based options spring to supermarket shelves in celebration of Veganuary, manufacturers must consider the drivers and trends...
Microplastics present in nearly 90% of proteins including plant-based meat, study finds
A new study led by Ocean Conservancy and University of Toronto found that microplastic particles were present in 88% of food samples...
Start-up spotlight: Ayana Bio
In this instalment of The Plant Base’s ‘Start-up spotlight,’ we speak to Weslee Glenn, head of innovation at Ayana Bio, a US-based plant...
Mush Foods introduces mushroom root blends
Food-tech company Mush Foods has launched 50Cut, a line of chef-crafted mushroom root blends designed to elevate the nutrition and...
Upfield unveils plastic-free, recyclable tub for plant butters and spreads
Plant-based food manufacturer Upfield has announced the “world’s first” plastic-free recyclable tub for its plant butters and spreads....
Opinion: Making sustainability easier to swallow
Melanie Luangrath, director of new business development, Plant-Based Platform at DSM-Firmenich, talks claims, costs and ‘climavores’ as...
Spread unveils “Techno Fresh” method for producing long-lasting cut lettuce
Japan-based vertical farming company Spread has unveiled its innovative Techno Fresh processing method. Spread says this technique...
Mushroom cultivation start-up Tupu raises $3.2m
Tupu, a Berlin-based AgTech company, has successfully raised $3.2 million in a seed funding round to support its goal of revolutionising...
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