WFW Preview: ?? Cashew Cheese, Vegan Silk Technology, And Sustainable Seaweed Dye
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Introducing Chella Beauty, a beauty brand on a mission to empower women by simplifying their beauty routine with vegan, cruelty-free products that celebrate natural beauty. Known for their stunning eyebrow and eye makeup solutions, Chella's commitment to clean beauty is reflected in their innovative formulas that are free from harmful ingredients. With a focus on enhancing your features rather than covering them up, Chella offers products that are as kind to the planet as they are to your skin. At The Vegan Women Summit, we’re proud to showcase Chella as a brand that’s helping to build a more sustainable, ethical beauty industry.
Food News:
Makini Howell , often called Seattle’s “vegan royalty,” is entering a new chapter with a tofu factory and her latest cookbook, Simple Goodness, which celebrates no-fuss vegan home cooking. Known for founding Plum Bistro and serving as a personal chef to Stevie Wonder, Howell now focuses on food as a way to connect families and communities. Her new tofu venture aims to provide a versatile, plant-based staple to commercial kitchens and, eventually, retail stores.?
Fashion News:
Edinburgh-based SeaDyes , founded by marine scientist Jessica Giannotti , has partnered with the James Hutton Institute and Scottish Enterprise to scale up its production of sustainable fashion dyes made from seaweed. SeaDyes aims to offer natural, non-toxic dyes as an alternative to traditional dyes, which can be harmful to the environment. The collaboration supports the development of a market-fit product while advancing sustainability in both the fashion and biotechnology industries.
Beauty News:
Dinto, a vegan beauty brand founded by An Ji-hye in 2021, has quickly gained recognition in the K-beauty industry. The brand’s products, inspired by classical literature and Eastern and Western classics, focus on creating makeup with depth and meaning. Dinto’s flagship product, the Blurgloy lip tint, reflects inner strength, and the brand’s philosophy emphasizes beauty with depth rather than trends. This unique approach has fostered a loyal fanbase, leading to a significant sales increase.?
Technology News:
MOA foodtech , a Spanish biomass fermentation startup founded by Dr. Susana Sánchez Gómez , has secured $2.4 million USD in grants and $13 million USD in equity funding to scale its operations. The company uses AI and biotechnology to transform food industry byproducts into high-value ingredients, focusing on sustainability in plant-based meat, bakery, snack, and pet food applications. With its AI tool, Albatross, MOA Foodtech optimizes fermentation processes to enhance efficiency and product development.?
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