Alt-meat trounces animal meat’s massive inefficiencies
GFI’s Dr. Liz Specht explores why animal meat production is slow, rigid, and wasteful, while modern plant-based and cultivated meat production is swift, nimble, and sustainable.
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Meat giant Marfrig and ADM partner to bring plant-based meat to Brazil
Matt BallMeat giant Marfrig and the agricultural powerhouse ADM are partnering to bring plant-based meat to Brazil, helping meet growing international demand.
Injunction sought to block unconstitutional Arkansas meat labeling law
Food Policy expert predicts the court to stop the enforcement of a new law in Arkansas that will violate free speech, stifle competition, and harm consumers.
Smithfield, the world’s largest pork processor, launches plant-based products
Mary AllenSmithfield is the latest major food producer to step into the plant-based protein market.
Is quinoa the new pea protein?
Tara DiMaioDr. Ofir Benjamin, a scientist in Israel and a recipient of GFI's research grants, is exploring this high-protein grain's capacity to be a breakout ingredient in plant-based meats.
From Oatly to Baskin-Robbins, plant-based ice cream keeps getting hotter
Julia JohnWould you like that in a cone or a cup? Revenue in the U.S. retail plant-based ice cream and frozen novelty sector increased 67 percent over the last two years.
FFAR announces request for research proposals on improving plant-based protein
David Welch, Ph.D. Erin Rees Clayton, Ph.D.Projects can be 12-60 months and have a minimum budget of $300,000. No matching funds are required. The deadline for applying is October 9, 2019.
Subway is about to offer Beyond Meat
Mary AllenSubway (the world's largest fast-food chain) is bringing the Beyond Meatball Marinara to 685 locations for a limited trial this September.
Impossible Foods is coming to retail AND expanding nationally to 7,000+ Burger King locations
Maggie MascarenhasImpossible Foods just announced FDA approval for grocery store distribution, a co-manufacturing partnership with OSI, and their imminent expansion to all 7,000+ Burger King locations.
Just how sustainable is plant-based meat?
Julia JohnGFI's new fact sheet quantifies plant-based meat's potential to help build a sustainable food supply by reducing land use, greenhouse gas emissions, water use, aquatic pollution, and antibiotic use.
