Last Week In Future Food

Beyond Meat Reformulates for Health, Plant-Based Nuggets Surging in Schools, and Major Industry Collaboration at Climate Week

In this episode, we explore Beyond Meat's reformulation of its plant-based products in response to health concerns, highlighting the introduction of their fourth-generation burger. We discuss the rising popularity of plant-based chicken nuggets in American schools, with notable success in Durham Public Schools. The episode also covers a collaborative campaign launched at Climate Week by leading plant-based brands, aimed at changing consumer perceptions. Finally, we review a study showcasing the environmental benefits of plant-based meat alternatives, revealing their significant impact compared to traditional animal proteins.Links to news stories: https://fortune.com/well/article/why-beyond-meat-ceo-reformulated-products-plant-based-meat-backlash/?124 https://vegconomist.com/society/dr-praegers-chickenless-nuggets-win-students-across-us-schools-report-soaring-demand/https://ethicalmarketingnews.com/plant-based-foods-association-and-akqa-bloom-unite-the-plant-based-industry-for-the-first-time-at-climate-week https://plantbasednews.org/news/environment/plant-based-meat-cuts-environmental-impact/ Learn more about Superlab's creative services at superlabfilm.com

Health Benefits of Organic Food, Innovative Mycelium Earplugs, Celebrity Investments in Vegan Fast Food, Creative Plant-Based Advertising, and a Controversial Documentary in Italy

In this episode, we explore the latest developments in future food and sustainable materials. Topics include the health benefits of organic food versus conventional options, the introduction of compostable mycelium earplugs, significant investments in vegan fast food, innovative marketing strategies in the plant-based sector, and a provocative documentary on factory farming in Italy.Links:• https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/22/well/eat/is-organic-food-healthier.html• https://vegconomist.com/fungi-mushrooms-mycelium/gob-ecovative-introduce-worlds-first-mycelium-based-compostable-earplugs/• https://www.greenqueen.com.hk/mr-charlies-mike-tyson-ric-flair-investment-vegan-mcdonalds-carma/• https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gosh-food• https://plantbasednews.org/culture/film/food-for-profit-italian-minister/Learn more about Superlab's creative services at superlabfilm.com

Alt-Protein Investment Updates, Plant-Based Industry Collaboration, and Innovative Mycoprotein Production

In this episode, we explore the latest developments in the alternative protein sector, including a significant decrease in investments for Q3 2024 and the rise of fermentation technologies. We discuss the Plant Based Foods Association’s 'May Cause' campaign, which unites industry leaders to promote plant-based diets, and highlight Finnish startup Enifer's innovative mycoprotein production. The episode also covers the shift towards nutrient-dense plant-based products and advancements in fermentation techniques.https://thespoon.tech/gfi-fermentation-fuels-q3-2024-alt-protein-investments-while-cultivated-meat-lags/https://vegconomist.com/society/charity-campaigns/pbfas-may-cause-campaign-first-large-scale-unified-push-plant-based-industry/https://agfundernews.com/🎥enifer-ramps-up-mycoprotein-production-we-use-side-stream-raw-materials-rather-than-dextrose-as-feedstockshttps://plantbasednews.org/news/alternative-protein/new-era-meat-alternatives/Learn more about Superlab's creative services at superlabfilm.com

New York Climate Week Insights, McDonald's France Launches Vegan Nuggets, La Vie's Provocative Ham Ad, and Oat Milk's Environmental Edge

In this episode of 'Last Week in Future Food,' we explore the latest developments from New York Climate Week, including insights on the role of food in climate change. McDonald's France launches vegan nuggets, reflecting changing dietary habits. La Vie's innovative ad for vegan ham sparks a national conversation about meat consumption. Additionally, we discuss the surprising sustainability of oat milk packaging compared to traditional dairy.https://vegconomist.com/fairs-and-events/insights-from-new-york-climate-week/ https://www.greenqueen.com.hk/mcdonalds-france-vegan-veggie-mcplant-nuggets-beyond-meat-chicken/ https://plantbasednews.org/news/alternative-protein/vegan-brand-la-vie-ham-ad/ https://plantbasednews.org/news/environment/oat-milk-plastic-bottles-still-sustainable/Learn more about Superlab's creative services at superlabfilm.com

Groundbreaking Cheese Innovations, AI Evolution in Food Tech, and USDA's Push for Transparency in Meat Claims

In this episode, we cover groundbreaking developments in the future food landscape, including Formo's $61 million funding for animal-free cheese production, NotCo's AI system advancements in flavor creation, and the USDA's push for third-party certification of animal-raising claims. Additionally, we discuss a coalition's call for banks to stop financing the meat and dairy industries to combat climate change.https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/09/formo-gets-investors-mouths-watering-with-koji-protein-based-animal-free-cheese/ https://thespoon.tech/from-data-scraping-to-discernment-layer-how-notcos-giuseppe-ai-has-evolved-over-the-past-decade/ https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2024/08/30/usda-encourages-third-party-certification-for-animal-raising-claims-after-finding-widespread-misleading-negative-antibiotics-claims-in-cattle https://www.greenqueen.com.hk/banks-financing-meat-and-dairy-livestock-climate-change-letter/ Structure: IntroductionLearn more about Superlab's creative services at superlabfilm.com