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??BK makes vegan burgers cheaper than meat
The chain will also be introducing a new flower-shaped patty for its plant-based beef-style burgers, developed in collaboration with The Vegetarian Butcher.
??Tesco: phase 2 of the revolution is underway
Over the last three months, sales of fish alternatives have risen by a huge 100% compared to the same period last year, while tofu and tempeh sales are up by about 20%. Plant-based steaks and chicken breasts have also seen a 20% sales boost, while meat-free burgers are up 10%.
??Germany recommends 75% plant-based diet
Developed with a mathematical optimisation model, the guidelines recommend that diets should be made up of at least 75% plant-based foods. Legumes (such as beans, peas, and lentils) now have their own separate recommendation, while eating a variety of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains is emphasized more than previously.
??Illinois invests in biotech
The initiative, led by Governor JB Pritzker in partnership with Innovate Illinois, involves an allocation of $680 million to create the Illinois Fermentation and Agriculture Biomanufacturing (iFAB) Tech Hub, supported by both public and private funding.
??Oscar Mayer NotHotDogs & NotSausages
The products mark the first plant-based offering from Oscar Mayer and also the first meat alternative product arising from the joint venture between Chile’s NotCo and Kraft Heinz.
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??Oatly Oatgurts
“With the Oatgurt, we are opening up a new product category and coming a huge step closer to our goal of mirroring the entire white line. We have developed this product line from scratch and are particularly proud of the fresh flavour profile and creamy texture. We see a lot of potential, especially in German-speaking countries," says Oatly.
??Vegandale arrives in the UK
The festival has announced a London event at Clapham Common from July 13-14, and a Manchester event on July 6 (location to be announced). Additionally, there will be an event in Philadelphia this year, adding to the six existing North American locations — New York, Toronto, Los Angeles, Chicago, Miami, and Dallas.
??Catalonia invests €12 million in alternative protein ingredients
The facility, located?in Alcarràs, Lleida, will provide open access, from R&D to pre-industrial manufacturing, for companies to validate their developments before mass production.
??MicroHarvest?is first biomass fermentation company to join Food Fermentation Europe
"By communicating and, most importantly, acting together, we can drive positive change in the food system. We believe the world will be eager to learn what food fermentation can do for it.”