Can Documentaries Fuel a Shift Toward Plant-Based Eating? A New Study Explores the Impact - vegconomist - the vegan business magazine
A recent study has examined the impact of media on public interest in plant-based diets, specifically focusing on the role of documentary films. The research, conducted by Anna T. Thomas, Jessica E.
https://vegconomist.com/marketing-and-media/can-documentaries-fuel-shift-toward…
MeaTech 3D, Producer of 3D Printed Meat, Fully Acquires Peace of Meat - vegconomist - the vegan business magazine
This follows a string of recent news from the Israeli biotech firm; this November it closed a fundraising round of $7 million just a day after the company, already publicly listed in Israel, filed for
https://vegconomist.com/science/meat-tech-3d-producer-of-3d-printed-meat-fully-…
Beyond Meat Partners with Hard Rock Cafe and BrewDog to Bring Beyond Burger to More Diners - vegconomist - the vegan business magazine
Recent developments include the introduction of a value pack for Beyond Beef in Canada, a packaging refresh in the UK and Europe, and new product listings at Erewhon Market in California.
https://vegconomist.com/gastronomy-food-service/food-service/beyond-meat-partne…
Global Apparal Giant VF Corporation Commits to Cashmere-Free Products - vegconomist - the vegan business magazine
This development comes after PETA’s recent exposé revealed alarming conditions in the cashmere goat industry in Mongolia, highlighting instances of cruelty and violence inflicted on these animals by workers
https://vegconomist.com/non-food/vf-corporation-cashmere-free-products
Actress Natalie Portman Partners with UNCAGED Innovations to Promote Sustainable Biomaterials in Fashion - vegconomist - the vegan business magazine
The company has already scaled its production capabilities and has partnered with major players in the fashion and automotive industries, including a recent collaboration with Hyundai to replace traditional
https://vegconomist.com/non-food/leather-alternatives/actress-natalie-portman-p…
Short Squeeze Sends Beyond Meat Stock on Rollercoaster Ride - vegconomist - the vegan business magazine
While the short-term surge has brought excitement, experts from Barchart warn that the stock’s recent gains are driven by speculative buying rather than improvements in the company’s underlying business
https://vegconomist.com/investments-finance/stock-market/short-squeeze-sends-be…
Odd Burger Secures National Listing at Over 500 7-Eleven Canada Locations - vegconomist - the vegan business magazine
The company’s decision to focus on expanding within Canada follows a recent pause in its US market expansion due to tariff concerns.
https://vegconomist.com/retail-e-commerce/odd-burger-secures-national-listing-o…
Ten Years After Processed Meat’s Carcinogen Classification, COP30 Pushes for Plant-Based Solutions - vegconomist - the vegan business magazine
A critical moment for policy change
The call for plant-based diets is further supported by recent updates to the EAT-Lancet Commission’s Planetary Health Diet.
https://vegconomist.com/health/ten-years-after-processed-meats-carcinogen-class…
Sokito Launches First Ever Vegan Society Certified Football Boot - vegconomist - the vegan business magazine
Vegan-friendly sportswear
In recent years, more companies have been targeting the growing market for vegan sports gear.
https://vegconomist.com/non-food/shoes/sokito-vegan-society-certified-football-…
South Africa's Immobazyme Raises $1.3M to Boost Production of Precision Fermentation-Derived Proteins - vegconomist - the vegan business magazine
South Africa’s Immobazyme, a precision fermentation company spin-off from Stellenbosch University, has raised $1.3 million in a recent investment round led by the University Technology Fund (UTF) with
https://vegconomist.com/investments-finance/south-africas-immobazyme-1-3m-produ…