Alternative Protein
Policy, not politics, will change America's meat habits
Cutting down on our consumption of meat has the potential to be a game changer for climate change, but only if it doesn't start a new culture war. Read More
4 alternative protein trends to watch in 2021
In 2020, alternative protein went from niche to mainstream. In 2021 it might become dominate. Read More
24 groups supporting sustainable fishing and reforming the industry
Seafood consumption is up — but so are overfishing, water pollution and ocean warming. Here's who's fighting that. Read More
Unilever sets $1.2B sales target for meat and dairy alternatives
Consumer goods giant launches 'Future Foods' initiative, geared at meeting the growing global appetite for sustainable food products Read More
How alt-protein companies Impossible Foods, Memphis Meats hope to reshape diets
Each has its own theory of change for full-scale market transformation. Read More
Small plant, big protein
Mankai is the world’s tiniest leaf vegetable. Israeli startup Hinoman wants to build it into a widely available food brand by 2025. Read More
Gore, Gates funds lead $80M round for protein startup born in Yellowstone hot springs
Nature’s Fynd, formerly Sustainable Bioproducts, started as a NASA research project. It begins production this month at a facility in Chicago’s old stockyard district. Read More
Is 3D printing part of the future for meat alternatives?
A new report shows how some companies and academic research labs are applying extrusion, 3D printing and cellular agriculture to produce meat alternatives. Read More
Americans, especially millennials and Gen Z, are embracing plant-based meat products
More consumers than ever are trying alternative proteins. But will they make them part of their diets? Read More
Why chicken producers Perdue and Tyson are going flexitarian
Blended meat won't save the world, but it's a huge step in the right direction. Read More