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"Last Week in Future Food" is an AI-generated podcast offering weekly updates on the latest innovations, business news, and marketing trends in the future-food sector. Each episode delves into key developments in plant-based innovations, cell-based food production, precision fermentation, new material technologies, and creative media strategies. Presented by Superlab Film Company. Visit us at superlabfilm.com
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In this episode, we explore the evolving plant-based market, highlighting significant regulatory changes in the EU, Oatly's strategic efforts to improve its product offerings, and Burger King's innovative campaign to promote vegan options. We also discuss the industry's adaptation to challenges, including the rise of hybrid meat and dairy products and the growth of private label plant-based items. Additionally, we touch upon the EU's plans to modernize its novel food regulations and Oatly's initiatives to educate consumers about processed foods.Links to news stories:https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2025/07/01/plant-based-trends-2025/https://www.greenqueen.com.hk/eu-biotech-act-novel-food-approval-lab-grown-meat/https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2025/07/01/oatly-doubles-down-on-consumer-education-and-premiumization/https://www.scotsman.com/lifestyle/food-and-drink/burger-king-is-giving-away-free-vegan-burgers-to-meat-lovers-to-show-them-how-tasty-they-are-5201538
In this episode, we discuss the COP30 declaration advocating for a shift to plant-based diets as a strategy to combat climate change. We also explore the EU's investment in climate-smart agrifood tech startups, featuring innovations in alternative proteins and fermentation. Additionally, we highlight Juicy Marbles' partnership with Revo Foods to launch a mycoprotein-based fish filet, marking notable advancements in the plant-based sector.Links to the news stories:https://www.proteinproductiontechnology.com/post/cop30-declaration-urges-global-shift-to-plant-based-diets?utm_source=chatgpt.comhttps://www.greenqueen.com.hk/eu-eit-food-rising-food-stars-2025-palm-oil-cocoa-fermentation-protein/https://agfundernews.com/plant-based-brands-collaborate-in-mature-era-of-alt-meat-says-revo-foods-of-juicy-marbles-friends-launch?utm_source=chatgpt.com
This episode covers key developments in the cultivated meat industry, including a tasting event in Australia that showcased lab-grown meat to policymakers, Texas lawmakers' approval of a bill banning lab-grown meat sales, and the FDA's clearance of Wildtype's cell-cultured salmon. Additionally, California's establishment of the Assembly Select Committee on Alternative Protein Innovation highlights the state's commitment to sustainable food systems.Links to news stories:https://www.greenqueen.com.hk/magic-valley-cultivated-lab-grown-meat-australia-parliament-tasting/https://www.texasstandard.org/stories/today-on-texas-standard-june-4-2025/https://agfundernews.com/fda-clears-wildtypes-cell-cultivated-salmon-for-us-debuthttps://www.greenqueen.com.hk/california-assembly-select-committee-alternative-protein-innovation/
In this episode, we explore a groundbreaking study from the University of Illinois revealing that vegan protein is as effective as animal protein for muscle building. We also discuss a new facility in Sweden, examine the decline in alternative protein investments, the rise of fermentation technology, and the political challenges facing lab-grown meat in Republican-led states.Links to news stories:https://www.axios.com/local/chicago/2025/05/27/muscle-building-meat-versus-vegan-plant-basedhttps://vegconomist.com/manufacturing-technology/swedens-creal-food-facility-oat-based-alternative-powdered-milk/https://www.greenqueen.com.hk/alternative-protein-funding-investment-trends-q1-2025/https://www.vox.com/future-of-meat/414735/lab-grown-meat-ban-nebraska-montana-republicans
In this episode, we cover Mosa Meat's regulatory filing in the UK for cultivated beef fat, a coalition of over 40 meat-free brands launching the "Meat Free Made Easy!" campaign, TurtleTree's FDA green light for precision-fermented lactoferrin, and Odd Burger's national retail expansion with 7-Eleven Canada.Links to the news stories:https://www.greenqueen.com.hk/mosa-meat-lab-grown-meat-cultivated-beef-fat-uk-fsa-approved/https://vegconomist.com/marketing-and-media/brands-unite-unprecedented-campaign-drive-meat-free-category-growth/https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2025/05/20/turtletree-receives-no-questions-letter-from-fda-for-precision-fermented-lactoferrin/https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/odd-burger-announces-exclusive-national-listing-with-7-eleven-canada-for-its-retail-product-line-887150860.html
In this episode, we cover Oatly's new marketing strategies for plant-based milk, the Good Food Institute's $3.5 million research grant program for alternative proteins, and Beyond Meat's challenges in the current market. We also discuss recent state-level bans on cultivated meat, including new legislation in Montana and Indiana.Links to news stories: https://www.fooddive.com/news/oatly-plant-based-milk-demand-US-europe-coffee-gen-z-marketing-earnings/747127/https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lB4wFg_K8YfY71OecUm-LxlGmtZZcLt-4YC7yduP6uc/edit?pli=1&tab=t.0#heading=h.lm07ywo92n6nhttps://www.reuters.com/business/beyond-meat-withdraws-annual-forecasts-targets-q2-sales-below-estimates-2025-05-07/https://www.greenqueen.com.hk/montana-indiana-lab-grown-cultivated-meat-banned-states/
In this episode, we discuss Upside Foods' legal victory against Florida's cultivated meat ban, Eat Just's launch of a single-ingredient mung bean protein powder, a strategic partnership between Meatable and TruMeat to scale cultivated meat production, and Prefera's acquisition of UK alternative pet food brand The Pack.Links:https://www.greenqueen.com.hk/florida-lab-grown-meat-ban-upside-foods-lawsuit/https://vegconomist.com/protein/eat-just-launches-one-ingredient-mung-bean-protein-powder-whole-foods/https://www.meatable.com/releases-announcements/meatable-and-trumeat-collaborate-to-accelerate-cost-effective-cultivated-meat-production/https://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/trade-news/manufacturers/prefera-acquires-uk-alternative-pet-food-brand-the-pack.html
In this episode, we cover significant advancements in cultivated meat, highlighting a new Lever VC report that challenges previous cost barriers. We discuss the FDA's decision to phase out animal testing for certain drugs, which marks a shift towards more humane and efficient testing methods. TiNDLE Foods expands its retail presence across the U.S., launching in over 500 Kroger stores. Lastly, we analyze a study revealing disparities in vegan grocery prices across the United States, with Arkansas being the most affordable and Hawaii the most expensive.Links to the news stories:https://vegconomist.com/cultivated-cell-cultured-biotechnology/cultivated-meat/report-cultivated-meat-proving-doubters-wrong-increasingly-viable/https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-announces-plan-phase-out-animal-testing-requirement-monoclonal-antibodies-and-other-drugshttps://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/tindle-foods-reaches-national-grocery-footprint-with-kroger-family-of-stores-expansion-302422453.htmlhttps://vegconomist.com/studies-and-numbers/vegan-grocery-prices-vary-significantly-across-us-states-walmart-study-shows/
In this episode, we cover Savor's innovative butter alternative made without animals, plants, or microbes, and UPSIDE Foods' restructuring amidst challenges in the cultivated meat sector. We also discuss new research revealing the beef industry's strategies to manage climate change criticism and how Eat Just is benefiting from the ongoing avian flu crisis with its plant-based egg products.Links to the news stories:https://agfundernews.com/savor-unveils-first-of-its-kind-butter-made-without-cows-plants-or-microbeshttps://agfundernews.com/breaking-upside-foods-engages-in-restructuring-to-stay-agile-and-efficienthttps://www.vox.com/future-perfect/405005/beef-meat-industry-climate-change-fossil-fuel-playbookhttps://agfundernews.com/eat-just-seizes-the-moment-as-avian-flu-fuels-surge-in-demand-for-egg-alternatives
In this episode, we explore the intricate connections between Big Pharma and factory farming, highlighting Elanco's role in antibiotic use and its implications for public health. We also discuss a significant $10 million investment in Arsenale Bioyards, which aims to revolutionize protein production through precision fermentation. Additionally, we cover the USDA's policy shifts under Secretary Brooke Rollins and examine new research revealing the nutritional quality of plant-based options in restaurants.Links to the news stories:https://www.vox.com/future-perfect/401172/antibiotics-meat-pharmaceutical-industry-agriculturehttps://vegconomist.com/investments-finance/investors-back-arsenale-bioyards-with-10m-to-scale-ai-driven-precision-fermentation/https://agfundernews.com/usda-secretary-gone-are-the-days-when-we-will-be-advancing-the-green-new-dealhttps://www.greenqueen.com.hk/vegan-restaurants-healthy-meat-free-nutrition-study/
In this episode, we cover Beyond Meat's restructuring and exit from China, examining the challenges in the plant-based meat industry. We also highlight Vivici's advancements in precision fermentation for dairy proteins and discuss the FDA's significant regulatory changes under new leadership.Links to news stories:https://vegconomist.com/company-news/beyond-meat-cuts-costs-and-exits-china-as-industry-responds-to-market-challenges/https://www.greenqueen.com.hk/unilever-the-vegetarian-butcher-quorn-nestle-plant-based-meat-alternatives-sales/https://agfundernews.com/vivici-raises-33-7m-to-expand-animal-free-dairy-operation-plans-move-into-lactoferrin-markethttps://thespoon.tech/what-the-heck-is-rfk-jr-doing-at-the-fda/
In this episode, explore Beyond Meat's collaboration with NBA players on a digital cookbook, Oatly's financial recovery and outlook for profitability, the implications of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s appointment on food tech policy, and the Humane Society's global rebranding initiative. Key highlights include recipes from NBA stars, Oatly's strategic transformations, and potential changes in regulatory scrutiny for alternative proteins.Links to the news stories: https://vegconomist.com/marketing-and-media/beyond-meat-nbpa-launch-plant-based-cookbook-ahead-nba-all-star-weekend/https://vegconomist.com/company-news/facts-figures/oatly-rise-revenue-expects-first-full-year-profitable-growth-in-2025/https://www.greenqueen.com.hk/rfk-jr-health-secretary-climate-food-tech-lab-grown-meat-gmo/https://vegconomist.com/company-news/humane-society-rebrands-as-humane-world-for-animals-launches-global-campaign-featuring-sia/
In this episode, we cover significant advancements in alternative protein research, including China's new research center for cultivated meat and fermentation-derived products, and Angel Yeast's state-of-the-art facility for sustainable protein production. We also discuss Circe's innovative gas fermentation process for fat production and the implications of emerging U.S. agricultural trade policies on farmers and ranchers.Links:• https://www.greenqueen.com.hk/china-lab-grown-meat-sustainable-food-protein-centre-technology/• https://vegconomist.com/manufacturing-technology/new-angel-yeast-facility-11000-tons-sustainable-proteins-year/• https://agfundernews.com/aerobic-gas-fermentation-the-final-frontier-in-novel-fats• https://agfundernews.com/usda-nominee-signals-financial-aid-to-farmers-to-offset-devastating-impact-of-a-trade-war
In this episode, we cover Berlin-based Formo's recent 35 million euro venture debt funding for their animal-free cheese platform and their innovative koji-based cheese production. We also discuss potential changes to lab animal testing practices under a second Trump administration and the implications for ethical oversight. Additionally, Chipotle doubles its Cultivate Next venture fund to $100 million, investing in sustainable food technologies, while LA County implements a groundbreaking policy requiring a two-to-one ratio of plant-based to animal-based entrees in county facilities.Links to news stories:https://agfundernews.com/formo-secures-36m-in-venture-debt-funding-to-scale-animal-free-fermentation-platformhttps://www.vox.com/future-perfect/394923/trump-maha-science-lab-animalshttps://vegconomist.com/investments-finance/chipotle-doubles-cultivate-next-fund-100m-drive-sustainability-innovation-food-tech/https://vegconomist.com/society/la-county-expands-plant-based-food-procurement-cut-emissions/
In this episode, we explore Oatly's festive campaign featuring a taste test with professional Santas, the strategic closure of their Singapore facility, and Silk's new marketing collaboration with TikTok star Carter Vail. Additionally, we discuss Starbucks Japan's innovative biodegradable straws, part of their commitment to sustainability.https://www.adweek.com/brand-marketing/santas-reject-traditional-milk-and-cookies-in-oatlys-cheeky-holiday-ad/https://vegconomist.com/company-news/oatly-announces-closure-singapore-facility-streamline-operations/https://www.adweek.com/agencyspy/silk-ads-tap-into-musical-comedy-stylings-of-tiktok-star-carter-vail/https://www.greenqueen.com.hk/starbucks-japan-biodegradable-straws-paper-plastic-sustainability/
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