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MYND Over Matter as Raglan’s Mushroom Mavericks Go Global with Brain-Boosting Lion’s Mane
What do you get when a bunch of surf-town mycophiles decide to take on the billion-dollar brain game? You get MYND, a bold, homegrown foray into the turbo-charged world of nootropics, straight out of Raglan, New Zealand.
4 hours ago2 min read
Could China’s Mushroom Boom Be The Next Big Play for Asia’s Smart Producers?
China’s mushroom industry has exploded 700-fold since 1978 and the next wave could be even bigger for those paying attention. Mushroom industry specialist Zlatko Vidmar from Sylvan Inc. says what started as a modest 60,000 tons a year has now soared to a staggering 42 million tons annually. That’s a $55 billion sector employing over 25 million people, more than 2% of China’s entire population. Mushrooms, it seems, are no longer just a side dish in China. They’re an economic e
6 hours ago2 min read
Butter Chicken Without The Bird? India’s Future Food Revolution Is Already Being Served Up
If you think India’s future food scene is all about lab coats and Silicon Valley suits, think again.The next big biryani, the next luscious kebab, the next cheesy naan might be made with zero cows, zero chickens, and zero guilt and it’s all happening in kitchens and labs you’ve probably never heard of. This isn’t just about trendy food swaps or eco-virtue signalling. It’s about survival.
2 days ago3 min read
Kiwi Fruit Power as LILO Desserts Hits Top 50 Brands List in US Retail Buzz
When it comes to plant-based innovation, New Zealand’s not just punching above its weight- it’s starting to cross oceans. LILO Desserts, the sweet little Kiwi brand crafting low-allergen, 100% New Zealand fruit treats, has just landed at #32 on RangeMe’s Top 50 Brands list, putting it squarely in the sights of major US retailers and consumers hungry for cleaner, smarter snacking.
2 days ago2 min read
Five Iconic Plant Food Restaurants Defining Melbourne’s Dining Ethos in 2025
Melbourne’s vegan food scene in 2025? It’s not a trend. It’s the table. As more diners ditch the steak and chase the umami high of truffle, tamale, and woodfired cauliflower, a handful of iconic plant food restaurants are shaping the city’s culinary DNA, one daring, dairy-free dish at a time.
4 days ago2 min read
Paris Is Plant-Forward Now? Mais Oui, Says the Menu and the Data
In a city that once wrapped foie gras in bacon and served it with a side of veal, the idea of plant-forward dining might’ve once earned a baguette to the face. But in 2025, things have changed, dramatically.
4 days ago2 min read
The Green That Wouldn’t Die as Israel’s Mankai Rises from the Ashes
On October 7, 2024, the world watched in horror as Israel's Kibbutz Be’eri came under senseless attack. Lives lost. Hostages held. Families shattered. And for the team behind one of Israel’s quiet agricultural marvels - Hinoman’s Mankai - everything they’d built was left in ruins. The greenhouses once housing one of the world’s most efficient crops were torched. Gone in hours.
4 days ago2 min read
ALOHA Launches Taro Protein Bar Inspired by Hawaiian Roots
ALOHA, the plant-based nutrition brand with a cult following, has just dropped a new taro protein bar not only fueling workouts but feeding a deeper mission: supporting Indigenous youth, regenerative agriculture, and the sacred roots of Hawaiian food culture. And yes, it tastes like mana in a wrapper.
4 days ago2 min read
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