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The narrative that plant-based meat is “dead” keeps colliding with one awkward problem: consumers still want meat-like experiences without necessarily wanting more animals, more emissions, more industrial farming or belonging to a movement. Here comes Steakholder Foods with PERFECTA, a new U.S.-bound range of 3D-printed plant-based steaks, chicken breasts, salmon patties, white fish patties and filet mignon-style cuts looking uncannily close to the real thing.

The Australian plant-protein sector is still alive and kicking and valued USD 338 million in 2024 and tipped to push nearly USD 600 million by 2033. The headlines sound good, but scratch the surface and you see what’s really going on: a solid, middle-of-the-road year-on-growth of 6.6% means the sector is maturing, not exploding.

Singapore’s heat just got a little sweeter. Kiwi startup LILO Desserts, known for its improbably creamy, fruit-forward plant-based cheesecakes, has landed in the Lion City and it's not just passing through. With SATS Ltd now on board and tastings underway, LILO is teeing up a Southeast Asian rollout designed to take off from tarmac to set-back table.

But forecasts don’t pay at the checkout. Grocery aisles are still ruled by price paranoia - retail inflation has shoppers trading down, not trading up. The very same study concedes stubborn production costs keep most patties dearer than the real-meat equivalent which is a handbrake on mainstream uptake. So the move is on for more hybrid meats.

Forget burnt toast and a wilted rose from the servo. This Mother's Day, Australians are going big- $200 million big- on flowers alone. That’s right. Even with grocery bills climbing and rents going OT, they're still lining up for chrysanthemums, tulips, rose, lilies, and anything with a petal to say - Thanks Mum, here’s something that doesn’t require you to do the dishes.

After 5.5 years of playful meat mimicry with its ‘THIS ISN’T’ range, UK-based food company THIS is making a serious new play. Launching next week in major UK retailers, 'THIS IS SUPER SUPERFOOD' marks the company’s first official move into APT — A Protein Thing sector. And it’s not just a new product, it’s a category shake-up.

Just when you thought plant-based deli slices had peaked, along comes Finland with a juicy little surprise. Meet ROAST BIFFI – a bold, 100% plant-based cold cut developed with a twist of AI wizardry and a whole lot of Nordic no-nonsense.

Stop the press! Vegans have just taken over the pie world! The UK based, Phat Pasty Company’s Keralan Cauliflower, Chickpea & Onion Bhaji Pa

America’s appetite is shrinking, not from newfound willpower but from the surge of GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy. These pharmaceutical

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Veganuary 2025 has officially wrapped up, leaving behind a trail of record-breaking participation, corporate collaborations, and culinary in

The plant-based food industry has experienced significant growth and innovation throughout 2024. From sustainable packaging solutions to gro