The Animal Empire Strikes Back!
Why is this significant? It’s been said that “cows are not getting any better”, but what if they are? Technology has seemed to favour high
Category : Alternative Proteins
Featured Tony to speak at Feed Additives Asia 2019
The Future of Meat is my topic at Feed Additives Asia 2019. There’s many disruptive changes gaining momentum in the animal agriculture industries and whole
The Ynsects are coming!
Why is this significant? Aquaculture is an essential, fast growing contributor to feeding the world’s population. Fishmeal is a significant component of many fish feeds
Extreme proteins get $33m funding
Why is this significant? Sustainable Bioproducts raising USD33 m in Series A funding is significant in itself but it’s the identity of 2 funders that’s
Plant-based meat war heats up!
Why is this significant? Whilst the growth of Impossible Foods and Beyond Meat has been impressive, they’re minnows in the patty manufacturing food chain! As I
Another major meat company, Maple Leaf Foods, enters the plant based meat market
Why is this significant? With plant based products moving into the mainstream we’re now seeing large food companies joining the fray. This further legitimises the plant-based
Meat-centric QSR Carl’s Jr sells Beyond Burger
Why is this significant? For alternative proteins to make a significant impact they need to get mainstream exposure and sales. Carl’s Jr are a major
Big Foods increase their vegetarian push
Why is this significant? Nestle is the worlds largest food company. So when they say vegetarianism is here to stay then it pays to listen!
Textural research improves plant based meats
Why is this significant? Plant based meat alternatives often suffer from poor texture compared to their conventional meat counterparts. This research is one of the few
Aleph Farms demonstrate first cell based steak
Why is this significant? Most companies have concentrated on mince style products with little 3 dimensional structure. Manufacturing a 3D product with the textural attributes of a conventional steak