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Hamburg-based Infinite Roots announces the retail launch of the first mycelium-based products developed in partnership with South Korea's leading food manufacturer, Pulmuone.

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Fungi, Mushrooms & Mycelium

Infinite Roots Brings Mycelium-Based Meat to South Korea Via Pulmuone After Hitting Regulatory Roadblock in EU

Hamburg-based Infinite Roots (formerly Mushlabs) announces the retail launch of its first mycelium-based meat products developed with Pulmuone, one of the three leading South Korean food manufacturers along with CJ CheilJedang and Daesang Corporation. The initial line offered by this strategic partnership consists of mycelium-based meat burger patties and meatballs, which have launched under Pulmuone’s recognized Earth Diet line. The collaboration was initiated earlier this year to introduce a wide range of nutritious, clean-label, and sustainable protein products tailored to the preferences of South Korean consumers. By leveraging Infinite Roots’ technology and production capabilities and Pulmuone’s market power and trusted brands, the companies aim to unlock the potential of mycelium in food production. The new meat alternatives are labeled as 100% plant-based and combine mycelium …

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Gastronomy & Food Service

The Voglhaus in Konstanz: Pioneering Biocyclic Vegan Gastronomy

In the picturesque old town of Konstanz on Lake Constance in southern Germany lies the Voglhaus  – a café and concept store celebrated for its commitment to sustainability, regionality, and aesthetics. Founded and managed by Martina Vogl, the Voglhaus (a name that also plays on the German word “Vogelhaus,” meaning “birdhouse”) is dedicated to 100% organic quality, holding dual organic certifications according to recognised organic standards (Demeter and Bioland). With an entirely plant-based menu, where nearly all dishes and drinks are vegan, the café offers a compelling vision for a sustainable future. The Voglhaus is not just a place for good coffee and tasty food but also a pioneer in sustainable gastronomy. By choosing to rely increasingly on biocyclic vegan products, the café goes a …

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Interviews

dsm-firmenich: “We Anticipate a Shift Away from Merely Replicating Animal-Based Products to Creating Entirely New and Exciting Categories”

dsm-firmenich was created through the 2022 merger of Dutch-based life sciences and materials company, DSM and Swiss fragrance and flavor giant, Firmenich. Headquartered in Switzerland and employing over 28,000 people, the company operates across the food and beverage, dietary supplements, and personal care sectors, serving both B2B and consumer markets. dsm-firmenich drives innovations like plant-based and alternative proteins, functional ingredients and clean-label solutions, and offers solutions to improve taste, texture, and nutrition in alternative proteins, as well as enhancing product appeal through natural flavors and fragrances. Marnix van Amerongen, Senior Director, Innovation, Plant-Based Platform, here offers unique insights into industry trends and consumer preferences. “In the meat and fish alternatives space, the focus is shifting toward replicating whole meat cuts, such as steak, chicken fillets …

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Egg Alternatives

Puratos and Burcon Team Up to Develop Canola Protein Solutions for Bakery and Patisserie Markets

Puratos, a global provider of ingredients and services for the bakery, patisserie, and chocolate sectors, has entered into a strategic partnership with Burcon NutraScience Corporation, a leader in plant-based protein technology. The collaboration will focus on leveraging Burcon’s Puratein® canola protein to develop new, functional ingredients that cater to the evolving demands of the food industry. [perfectpullquote align=”full” bordertop=”false” cite=”” link=”” color=”” class=”” size=””]”We are working to redefine the possibilities of canola protein in food production”[/perfectpullquote] Canola protein is emerging as a viable alternative to egg protein, along with other ingredients like brewer’s yeast, aquafaba and potatoes. With its neutral flavor profile, nutritional benefits, and versatility in applications, canola protein is gaining traction across a variety of food sectors. Bram Pareyt, R&D Director at Puratos, …

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Studies & Numbers

Mexico City & Ho Chi Minh City Appear on HappyCow’s World Top Ten Vegan-Friendly Cities for 1st Time

Vegan food discovery platform HappyCow has published its annual report outlining the world’s most vegan-friendly cities. Notably, while most cities on the list witnessed modest growth in fully vegan listings in 2024, Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam saw a dramatic rise throughout the year. Los Angeles, Portland, Berlin, and Amsterdam all saw a decline in the number of vegan listings, but the accessibility of vegan products and their strong vegan communities were enough to keep them on the list. Hamburg, Paris, and Bangkok, which appeared in the top ten for 2024, have been pushed further down the rankings this time around. Top 10 London, UK, and Berlin, Germany top the list for the fourth consecutive year. These cities have 3600+ and 1700+ listings respectively …

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Algae, Microalgae & Seaweed

B’ZEOS to Scale Industry-Ready Seaweed Packaging with New Round and Strategic Partnerships

Seaweed-based packaging startup B’ZEOS has secured a seed round led by Faber and ICIG Ventures, the investment arm of the industrial holding ICIG, bringing its total raised equity and grant funding to over €5 million. The round contributes to previous funding from Biotope by VIB, Sustainable Ocean Alliance (SOA), and several private and public grants from various entities, including the Research Council of Norway, Global Seaweed Coalition, Innovation Norway, and the Eureka Network’s Eurostars programme. [perfectpullquote align=”full” bordertop=”false” cite=”” link=”” color=”” class=”” size=””]”We are providing an industry-ready, scalable alternative for packaging manufacturers globally”[/perfectpullquote] With headquarters in Switzerland and R&D offices in Barcelona, Spain, B’ZEOS will use the new capital to scale its fully compostable materials to meet the rapidly growing demand for sustainable alternatives to …

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Company News

Redefine Meat Celebrates Record Growth & 1000th UK Site Partnership

Amid a period of industry challenges, premium meat alternatives producer Redefine Meat is celebrating a record year. The company has seen almost 100% year-on-year UK food service sales growth, and recently secured its 1000th UK site partnership with pub retailer Greene King. The brand’s Redefine Beef Flank steak is now available at 70 flagship Greene King sites UK-wide, including pubs, restaurants, and hotels. The premium-cut plant-based product is said to be ideal for all cooking methods and reportedly generates up to 90% fewer greenhouse gas emissions than its animal-based counterpart. In total, the plant-based steak is now on the menu at 200 UK sites, with customers including Stonegate Group, Albion, Gusto, and Dirty Vegan Burgers. Meanwhile, Redefine Meat has seen year-on-year retail sales growth of …

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seafood

UMAMI Bioworks and Steakholder Foods Successfully Scale 3D-Printed Cultivated Fish, Poised to Expand the Seafood Market

Singapore’s UMAMI Bioworks and Israel’s Steakholder Foods have completed a two-year R&D collaboration to develop a scalable process for 3D-printed cultivated fish production, funded by the Singapore-Israel Industrial R&D Foundation (SIIRD). According to the companies, the partnership has “laid the groundwork” for producing structured cultivated fish fillets at scalable volumes using 3D printing technology and customized bio-inks, marking a significant step toward bringing these products to the market. [perfectpullquote align=”full” bordertop=”false” cite=”” link=”” color=”” class=”” size=””]”Through this collaboration, we are integrating cutting-edge 3D-printing technology into our cultivated seafood production”[/perfectpullquote] As part of the project, a grouper fillet, claimed to be the world’s first 3D bio-printed cultivated fish fillet, was unveiled in early 2023. Building on this innovation, the companies have developed a portfolio of prototypes …

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Milk- and Dairy Alternatives

Milk Depot Launches At-Home Plant Milk Maker, Joining Growing Market for DIY Options 

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. The company has positioned the Milk Maker as a more eco-friendly option, eliminating the need for additives, preservatives, and packaging waste often associated with commercial milk products. By making milk at home, users also avoid the environmental impact of single-use cartons. The DIY appliance aims to reduce both the cost of milk as well as consumers’ environmental footprint. “The launch of our Milk Maker represents a significant step forward in our …

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Cultivated Meat

New Tri-Party Initiative Launches to Accelerate Cultivated Meat in South Korea Ahead of 2025 Market Launch

The Good Food Institute APAC (GFI APAC), the Korea Biotechnology Industry Organization (KoreaBIO), and the Bio-based Future Food Industry Committee (BFFIC) have joined forces to accelerate novel proteins in South Korea. The partnership was formalized in a memorandum of understanding (MOU) ceremony in Seoul, attended by GFI Founder and President Bruce Friedrich, KoreaBIO Vice President Seung-kyou Lee, and BFFIC President Dominic Jeong. [perfectpullquote align=”full” bordertop=”false” cite=”” link=”” color=”” class=”” size=””]”Reimagining how meat is made is one of humanity’s greatest untapped opportunities”[/perfectpullquote] As part of the MOU, the organizations will work to boost market research, technical knowledge exchange, and policy coordination for novel food regulatory frameworks. Additionally, they will collaborate on educational initiatives such as global webinars, workshops, and presentations on cultivated meat and other novel …

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Market & Trends

Slowdown in Patent Applications for Cultivated & Plant-Based Meat Signals Levelling After Hype Cycle Peak

Analyses by IP firm Appleyard Lees reveal that patent applications for cultivated meat have plateaued following a period of significant growth, while plant-based meat patent applications have fallen for the first time since 2013. While the slowdown in patent applications is likely to be piggybacked by those keen to portray alternative protein as failing or on its knees, these findings can be viewed effectively through the lens of the Gartner Hype Cycle. Due to the unprecedented food disruption that took place at the peak of the hype cycle, a slowdown in the speed of innovation in the food industry is absolutely inevitable. Future innovations are expected to focus on incremental improvements and stricter vetting, potentially enhancing long-term success, explained Rabobank last year. The trough of …

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Market & Trends

Brazil’s Plant-Based Market on Trajectory to Exceed 2026 Growth Expectations

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 market in the country has seen significant growth. In 2023 alone, retail sales of plant-based meat and seafood reached R$1.1 billion, a 38% increase compared to the previous year. Not only did sales increase, but the total volume (in tons) of products sold also grew significantly, with a 22% rise compared to the previous period. Meanwhile, plant-based milk, which is the most successful category in the global market with a 66.8% plant-based market share, showed …

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Company News

Political Figures and Celebs Celebrate ProteinDistillery’s Upcoming Facility, Set to Produce Upcycled Protein at Large Scale

German food tech innovator ProteinDistillery recently broke ground at its new Protein Competence Centre set to open by Q2 2025, with the event attended by Germany’s Agriculture and Education Minister Cem Özdemir, known for his outspokenness on vegetarianism and environmentalism, Member of Germany’s Green Party Zoe Mayer, and former goalkeeper Timo Hildebrand, owner of the vegan restaurant vhy. The Protein Competence Centre will serve as a centre for research, development and production of pioneering plant-based proteins and promote collaboration between science and industry and will enable large-scale production of Prew:tein®, a sustainable, animal-free protein derived from brewer’s yeast, a beer industry by-product. Prew:tein® offers functional properties like emulsification and gel formation, rivalling animal proteins without additives. The Heilbronn facility will produce up to 200 tonnes …

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Company News

Unilever to Sell The Vegetarian Butcher as Part of Plan to Offload Brands Worth £1Bn

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 international “power brands”, such as Hellmann’s mayonnaise; Reuters reported earlier this year that these brands represent over 70% of the company’s sales. In line with Unilever’s Growth Action Plan 2030, Schumacher intends to offload smaller brands worth around £1 billion in annual sales. Dutch brands such as Unox and Conimex are rumoured to be among them, and Unilever has even attempted to …

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Cheese Alternatives

Brooklyn Dairy-Free Cheese Eatery Wins Over 70% Non-Vegan Customers, Signaling the Ongoing Flexitarian Shift

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. [perfectpullquote align=”full” bordertop=”false” cite=”” link=”” color=”” class=”” size=””]”It’s about more than just selling grilled cheese—it’s about redefining what’s possible”[/perfectpullquote] Rudy Yoo, CEO and founder of Armored Fresh, stated, “These numbers are more than just data points; they’re a testament to Armored Fresh’s dedication and quality. We take immense pride in offering sandwiches that are not only reasonably priced but also so delicious that most people don’t even realize they’re …

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Politics & Law

Heura Urges Spanish Congress to Address Climate Emergency in Wake of Natural Disasters with New Awareness Campaign

Heura Foods, Spain’s leading plant-based food innovation company, has called on the Spanish Congress of Deputies to take a proactive and urgent role in addressing the climate emergency affecting Spain and the world. In response to recent environmental disasters, such as the devastating floods in Valencia, and the alarming advance of global warming that could exceed 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, Heura urges legislators to prioritise sustainability and global health on the political agenda, leaving partisan interests aside. [perfectpullquote align=”full” bordertop=”false” cite=”” link=”” color=”” class=”” size=””]”…we call on Congress to assume its responsibility and be the lighthouse that guides society towards a fairer and more sustainable future”[/perfectpullquote] “Heura understands that this challenge has no political colour and requires the unity and commitment of all forces in …

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Fermentation

All G Secures China’s First Approval for Animal-Free Lactoferrin

Australia’s All G (previously All G Foods), which is now focused on precision fermentation-derived milk proteins, announces it has received regulatory approval to sell animal-free lactoferrin in China. All G claims to be the country’s first company globally to reach this significant milestone for a recombinant bovine lactoferrin protein. [perfectpullquote align=”full” bordertop=”false” cite=”” link=”” color=”” class=”” size=””]”Lactoferrin is one of the most valuable and functional proteins in the world”[/perfectpullquote] All G, founded in 2020 by CEO Jan Pacas in Sydney, develops high-value, animal-free, and human proteins for functional foods, medical nutrition, and infant nutrition. The company has raised AUD 45 million and plans to launch its first lactoferrin product in 2025. “This approval is a great moment for All G as we lead the way …

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Fotortec introduce its innovative food waste upcycling technology and mushroom-based ingredients into the Swedish market

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Fungi, Mushrooms & Mycelium

Mathilde Do Chi, Expert on Food Law, Part 7: Mushrooms and Other Fungi Wonders

Mathilde Do Chi is the CEO of Forward Food Law, a food law and regulatory consultancy in global alternative protein regulations. She is an international food law and regulatory consultant with expertise in alternative proteins, novel foods, the future of food, and much more. A frequent public speaker at numerous food and foodtech conferences, Mathilde helps VCs, startups and multinationals comprehend complex food regulations, assisting the likes of Blue Horizon, Planted, and Formo with their legal matters. In this seventh installment of her special series for vegconomist, Mathilde discusses the complicated world of regulations around edible fungi. Mushrooms and other fungi wonders, how they are regulated By Mathilde Do Chi Often grouped with plant-based ingredients although part of a different kingdom of life, fungi are …

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Imagindairy secures self-affirmed GRAS status for animal-free dairy proteins

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Fermentation

Imagindairy Receives Regulatory Approval From Israeli Ministry of Health for Animal-Free Milk Proteins

Imagindairy, a producer of animal-free milk proteins made using precision fermentation, has received regulatory approval from the Israeli Ministry of Health. The approval confirms that Imagindairy’s products are safe for consumer use and allows the company to market them within Israel. Imagindairy’s products are identical to cow’s milk proteins in taste and nutritional value, but are made without the use of animals. They can be used to produce a variety of animal-free dairy products, including milk, yogurt, cheese, and ice cream; these have a much lower environmental impact than conventional dairy products, and are also free of cholesterol, lactose, and hormones. The regulatory approval in Israel comes after Imagindairy’s animal-free whey protein achieved self-affirmed GRAS (generally recognized as safe) status in the US last year. …

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Health

Report: Plant-Based Meat & Milk Have Similar or Better Nutritional Profiles Than Animal Products

Research conducted by ProVeg International in 11 countries has found that plant-based meat alternatives have a better overall nutritional profile than conventional meat, while milk alternatives have similar nutritional properties to cow’s milk. The survey, the results of which have been compiled in a report, evaluated 422 meat alternatives and 251 milk alternatives in Belgium, Czechia, Germany, Italy, Malaysia, the Netherlands, Poland, South Africa, Spain, the UK, and the US. Scoring was based on internationally recognized guidelines — the WHO Nutrients Profile model (NPM), the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, and the European Food Safety Authority’s (EFSA’s) nutrition claim legislation. Meat alternatives were found to have less saturated fat and significantly more fibre than animal meat, while milk alternatives contained less total fat and less saturated fat …

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The field of vegan news has grown enormously in recent years, making it increasingly important for decision-makers to keep track of the dynamic scene. While the mass of vegan news certainly does not determine its quality, the increasing coverage of vegan issues in mainstream media highlights the lasting impact that veganism has on our society and the future of the food industry.

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The relevance of vegan news is especially evident in google data, as vegan google searches increased by 47% in 2020, reaching a popularity almost twice as high as in 2015.

While the overall vegan newsfeed is steadily expanding in response to the growing interest, several sub-reporting media have been formed to cover different issues connected to a vegan lifestyle. Most importantly, vegan food sites, recipe sites, and vegan business sites are shaping the vegan news landscape, with the latter underlining the immense economic potential of the vegan industry.

Vegan News About Food

For publishing, perhaps more than any other industry, it is necessary to capture and reflect social change, with the press ramping up coverage of plant-based issues in response to the rising success of vegan lifestyles. Vegan news mostly focus on the positive effects of a vegan diet, addressing human health, animal welfare and the planet. Therefore, vegan food news is one of the strongest sectors in vegan reporting.

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Because concerns about the health-ramifications of a meat-rich diet are rising sharply, vegan food news is a crucial news branch in which plant-based foods and recipes are discussed. In particular, vegan food news channels carry the message that there are a lot of vegan food options on the market, saving animals’ lives.

If plant-based products as a whole were seen as a brand, it is safe to say that the brand awareness of plant-based products is increasing year by year. In 2021, more vegan alternatives were launching than ever before, opening a giant market supported by the passion for a healthy vegan diet.

However, the key players in the search for a vegan turnaround are the stakeholders within the industry, including established companies and startups that are gradually expanding their plant-based portfolio. At this pivotal point, the need for another vegan news category has formed, the vegan business news.

Vegan Business News

Vegconomist is an online magazine that specializes in vegan business news and is geared towards a B2B audience. Created by Peter Link in 2018, vegconomist shares news from all over the business world, including vegan hotspots like the UK, Germany, and the United States, but also Asian countries and the African continent.

Vegconomist is now available in four languages, with each site having a different focus based on the language region. While the English-language page is internationally oriented, the German, French and Spanish pages each have a regional focus.

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Furthermore, vegconomist provides a newsletter that decision-makers and anyone looking to know more about vegan brands, new products in the growing plant-based meat and dairy market, as well as investments and market trends, can sign up for to receive emails containing the latest vegan business news.

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