Last Week in Future Food

Evolving Plant-Based Market: Regulatory Changes, Hybrid Products, and Burger King's Vegan Campaign

In this episode, we explore the evolving plant-based market, highlighting significant regulatory changes in the EU, Oatly's strategic efforts to improve its product offerings, and Burger King's innovative campaign to promote vegan options. We also discuss the industry's adaptation to challenges, including the rise of hybrid meat and dairy products and the growth of private label plant-based items. Additionally, we touch upon the EU's plans to modernize its novel food regulations and Oatly's initiatives to educate consumers about processed foods. Links to news stories: https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2025/07/01/plant-based-trends-2025/ https://www.greenqueen.com.hk/eu-biotech-act-novel-food-approval-lab-grown-meat/ https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2025/07/01/oatly-doubles-down-on-consumer-education-and-premiumization/ https://www.scotsman.com/lifestyle/food-and-drink/burger-king-is-giving-away-free-vegan-burgers-to-meat-lovers-to-show-them-how-tasty-they-are-5201538

Global Shift to Plant-Based Diets, EU Investments in Food Tech, and New Collaborations in Alternative Meat

In this episode, we discuss the COP30 declaration advocating for a shift to plant-based diets as a strategy to combat climate change. We also explore the EU's investment in climate-smart agrifood tech startups, featuring innovations in alternative proteins and fermentation. Additionally, we highlight Juicy Marbles' partnership with Revo Foods to launch a mycoprotein-based fish filet, marking notable advancements in the plant-based sector. Links to the news stories: https://www.proteinproductiontechnology.com/post/cop30-declaration-urges-global-shift-to-plant-based-diets?utm_source=chatgpt.com https://www.greenqueen.com.hk/eu-eit-food-rising-food-stars-2025-palm-oil-cocoa-fermentation-protein/ https://agfundernews.com/plant-based-brands-collaborate-in-mature-era-of-alt-meat-says-revo-foods-of-juicy-marbles-friends-launch?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Cultivated Meat Tastings in Australia, Texas Bill Against Lab-Grown Meat, FDA Approval for Cultivated Salmon, and California's Commitment to Alternative Proteins

This episode covers key developments in the cultivated meat industry, including a tasting event in Australia that showcased lab-grown meat to policymakers, Texas lawmakers' approval of a bill banning lab-grown meat sales, and the FDA's clearance of Wildtype's cell-cultured salmon. Additionally, California's establishment of the Assembly Select Committee on Alternative Protein Innovation highlights the state's commitment to sustainable food systems. Links to news stories: https://www.greenqueen.com.hk/magic-valley-cultivated-lab-grown-meat-australia-parliament-tasting/ https://www.texasstandard.org/stories/today-on-texas-standard-june-4-2025/ https://agfundernews.com/fda-clears-wildtypes-cell-cultivated-salmon-for-us-debut https://www.greenqueen.com.hk/california-assembly-select-committee-alternative-protein-innovation/

Groundbreaking Study Reveals Vegan Protein's Effectiveness for Muscle Building; New Sweden Facility; Alternative Protein Investments Shift Toward Fermentation Amid Declining Funding; Political Challenges for Lab-Grown Meat in Conservative States

In this episode, we explore a groundbreaking study from the University of Illinois revealing that vegan protein is as effective as animal protein for muscle building. We also discuss a new facility in Sweden, examine the decline in alternative protein investments, the rise of fermentation technology, and the political challenges facing lab-grown meat in Republican-led states. Links to news stories: https://www.axios.com/local/chicago/2025/05/27/muscle-building-meat-versus-vegan-plant-based https://vegconomist.com/manufacturing-technology/swedens-creal-food-facility-oat-based-alternative-powdered-milk/ https://www.greenqueen.com.hk/alternative-protein-funding-investment-trends-q1-2025/ https://www.vox.com/future-of-meat/414735/lab-grown-meat-ban-nebraska-montana-republicans

Mosa Meat's UK Regulatory Filing, Unprecedented Coalition of Meat-Free Brands, TurtleTree's FDA Approval, and Odd Burger's National Retail Expansion

In this episode, we cover Mosa Meat's regulatory filing in the UK for cultivated beef fat, a coalition of over 40 meat-free brands launching the "Meat Free Made Easy!" campaign, TurtleTree's FDA green light for precision-fermented lactoferrin, and Odd Burger's national retail expansion with 7-Eleven Canada. Links to the news stories: https://www.greenqueen.com.hk/mosa-meat-lab-grown-meat-cultivated-beef-fat-uk-fsa-approved/ https://vegconomist.com/marketing-and-media/brands-unite-unprecedented-campaign-drive-meat-free-category-growth/ https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2025/05/20/turtletree-receives-no-questions-letter-from-fda-for-precision-fermented-lactoferrin/ https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/odd-burger-announces-exclusive-national-listing-with-7-eleven-canada-for-its-retail-product-line-887150860.html