MorningStar Farms will be 100% plant-based by 2021
Mary AllenThe transition will effectively take 300 million egg whites out of the equation annually.
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Tyson announces animal-free products coming in 2019
Mary AllenTyson's distribution, infrastructure, and branding will help take the animal-free meat market to the next level.
World’s first cell-based steak from Aleph Farms, catalyzed by cross-sector collaboration
Mary AllenGrowing complex, whole-muscle products is one of the most notable technical challenges for the clean meat industry. This is a massive step forward.
JUST CEO Josh Tetrick named Executive of the Year by Food Dive
Mary AllenFood tech company JUST is sweeping the "Best of" lists, earning accolades from food industry insiders, tech-types, and health-enthusiasts alike. Most notably, Food Dive has named JUST CEO and Co-Founder Josh Tetrick Josh Tetrick Executive of the Year in their 2018 awards.
Plant-based makes Kroger’s top five food trends for 2019
Caroline BushnellThe biggest retailers in the United States are catching the plant-based wave. As Kroger and Walmart add plant-based products to their shelves, more people across the country have easy access to cost-competitive plant-based options. Sales of plant-based products are increasing in every region across the country, and major retailers are taking note.
Vote! Help GFI land the 2018 Aspirin Social Innovation Award
Mary AllenGFI is a finalist for the 2018 Aspirin Social Innovation Award, which honors "social impact pioneers whose innovations offer new solutions for improving healthcare or to end global hunger."
Why Tyson is participating in its own disruption
Mary AllenTyson Ventures CFO Tom Mastrobuoni says investing in alternative proteins is central to Tyson's goal of reducing their greenhouse gas emissions 30 percent by 2030. Mastrobuoni recently shared his thoughts on The Good Food Conference and the common ground between meat industry incumbents and alternative protein disruptors.
BlueNalu sets sail with $4.5M in seed investment
Mary AllenNew Crop Capital led the round with a diverse coalition of 25 venture organizations and individuals from around the world. This is one of the largest seed round investments in a clean meat company to date.
Good Catch reels in $8.7M in Series A funding
Mary AllenPlant-based seafood company Good Catch closed a series A funding round of $8.7 million. Founded by New Crop Capital, conscious agency BeyondBrands, and The Good Food Institute, Good Catch will bring fish-free tuna and crab-free cakes to market by December 2018.
Impossible Foods? No question!
Bruce FriedrichFarming cells is better than slaughtering animals - safer, more sustainable, and humane. The FDA has issued a "no questions" letter to Impossible Foods, recognizing the safety of the Impossible Burger's heme (the source of the burgers "bloody" taste).
