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Korean food giant Samyang Foods just opened a European research hub in the Netherlands to develop the next generation of plant-based foods. The company chose Wageningen, home to one of the world's top food science universities, to tap into Europe's innovation ecosystem.
Asia's biggest food trade show is spotlighting a major shift in how people want to eat, as 68% of consumers worldwide say they want more plant-based foods on their plates. The 2025 event brought together nearly 3,600 exhibitors to showcase nutrition-focused alternatives that prioritize real ingredients over meat imitations.
A leading food scientist in Nigeria is pushing for urgent policy changes to ensure plant-based foods are free from toxic metals. Her research reveals that staple foods like rice and wheat contain dangerous levels of contamination.
Researchers in Sweden have transformed leftover wheat bran into a gel that could revolutionize plant-based meat and dairy alternatives. The breakthrough turns agricultural waste into a valuable food ingredient that improves texture while reducing food waste.
New York City just hit its 2030 emissions target four years ahead of schedule by transforming what it serves in schools, hospitals, and public buildings. The secret? More beans, nuts, and veggies, less beef and dairy.
Faith leaders and climate activists in Uganda are teaming up to promote sustainable, plant-based food systems as a solution to climate change and public health crises. The partnership between Catholic institutions and the Plant-Based Treaty campaign could transform how communities eat and farm across the country.
Two plant-based burgers just became the first meat alternatives officially recognized as climate solutions by a UN-backed initiative. The Beyond Burger and Beyond Steak produce 88% less greenhouse gas than beef while meeting strict environmental standards.
A massive Harvard study of 200,000 people just proved low-carb diets can protect your heart, but only if you skip the refined carbs and processed meats. The secret lies in choosing whole foods and plant-based fats instead.
When a devastating fire destroyed a veggie burger factory in cattle country, the owner faced an impossible choice. What happened next transformed a small New Mexico town and proved plant-based food could thrive anywhere.
Scientists have discovered that whole plant foods contain compounds that can simultaneously target all 10 hallmarks of cancer—something no single drug can do. The best part? These foods are already in your grocery store.
A major study of 93,000 adults reveals that eating whole plant foods can lower dementia risk by 12%, and it's never too late to start. Even people who switched to healthier diets after 60 saw real benefits.
As plant-based eating sweeps the globe, one Japanese company is transforming tofu from a traditional staple into a portable, functional food for a new generation. Asahico Corporation is betting that innovation and technology can revive a 250 billion yen industry that's been declining for decades.
A groundbreaking review of ultra-processed food studies reveals that wholegrain breads, probiotic yogurts, and plant-based milks might be healthier than we've been told. The problem isn't how food is made, but what's actually in it.
After France banned copper pesticides that protected wine grapes, a new plant-based fungicide offers hope to an industry devastated by climate-driven mildew outbreaks. The sustainable solution could rescue vineyards facing their smallest harvest in a century.
The American Heart Association released new guidelines championing vegetables, fruits, and plant proteins as keys to heart health. The science-backed advice offers Americans a clear path to better cardiovascular wellness.
A California company just proved that plant-based plastics can slash carbon emissions by up to 65% without sacrificing quality. The breakthrough could transform everything from running shoes to car dashboards into climate solutions.
A pasta company is proving that healthy food can taste amazing by putting chefs, not just scientists, at the center of product development. Their kitchen-first approach is transforming how nutritious ingredients become craveable meals.
Scientists discovered a carnivorous plant that lets 98% of its prey escape alive, essentially cultivating wasps like a farmer tends livestock. This groundbreaking finding rewrites what we thought we knew about predator-prey relationships in nature.
A South Korean femtech company is bringing plastic-free menstrual pads to the US market after selling 10 million units at home. Prism Pads replace synthetic materials with plant-based alternatives from top to bottom.
A startup that made fruit last longer to fight food waste nearly collapsed after false social media claims linked its plant-based coating to floor cleaner. Now Apeel Sciences is fighting back and showing how innovation can survive the misinformation age.
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