Meat Alternatives

'We've overcome the first wave of vegan and vegetarian alternatives': Protein Distillery posits brewer’s yeast-based protein as the next stage in the market

26-Jun-2023 By Augustus Bambridge-Sutton

As alternative protein develops, brewer’s yeast is emerging as a strong driver of the market. Start-up ProteinDistillery has created a protein, developed from brewer’s yeast, that can not only be used for meat and dairy alternatives, but also to replace...

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Brenntag to distribute MycoTechnology ingredients across Europe

07-Dec-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Germany-based Brenntag has announced a European supplier agreement with US-based MycoTechnology, Inc. for its products derived from mushroom mycelia.

Fake it till you make it? Meat alternatives shown to promote ‘positive changes’ in gut microbiome in latest ‘exciting’ study

06-Sep-2021 By Oliver Morrison

Who said meat imitations can’t be healthy? New research rejects the notion fake meats should be perceived as low-quality, ultra-processed foods.

Essential nutrient intake compromised in vegan diets, says the BNF

17-Aug-2021 By Will Chu

The British Nutrition Foundation (BNF) has published a report highlighting the plant-based nature of vegan diets that could reduce intake of essential nutrients such as iron, zinc, iodine and vitamin B12.

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Venture capital fund seeks start-ups: Must be sustainable, innovative & ready to make money

20-Apr-2016 By David Burrows

New Crop Capital is a venture capital fund that only invests in sustainable start-ups developing cultured and plant-based meat, dairy and egg products. But it's not just about saving the planet: “There are billions to be made annually in this space,”...