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The role of plant-based diets in battling pandemics

The world as we know it has come to a standstill – due to a virus that has been transmitted to humans through the consumption of animals and rapidly spread around the world. The global impacts are dramatic: besides…

Opportunities for plant-based businesses in times of a pandemic

The plant-based sector was seeing rapid growth before COVID-19 put the world on hold. While the global economy is certainly taking a massive hit from the regulations that have been imposed to stop the spread of…

New Zealand green protein report

The Green Protein Report: Solutions for a sustainable future

The need to review our relationship with the natural world and the global food system has never been more pressing. ProVeg welcomes a compelling new report from the The Vegan Society in New Zealand, which explores…

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Together, we can get through this

These are stressful, sad and scary times. We’re in uncharted waters as many parts of the world are in, or close to, shutdown. None of us have ever lived through an event like this before, and there’s so much that’s…

animal agriculture and deforestation

How deforestation for animal agriculture threatens our forests

We couldn’t live without forests. Covering one third of the earth’s land mass, they’re vital to sustaining life on our planet and slowing down climate change. Forests are key to climate, water, health and livelihoods…

Rene Krebs from Döhler on how functional ingredients are the key element for plant-based products

Functional ingredients are an essential part of modern food technology. They come in different forms and shapes, from vitamins and minerals to proteins, plant extracts, and stabilisers, and are especially important…

First cultured animal product unveiled in Germany

Last week, Belgian startup Peace of Meat, which focuses on the production of cultured animal fat, unveiled its first prototype in cooperation with Hungry Ventures and Food Tech Campus at an event in Berlin. Nearly…

We’re calling on the EU to stop promoting unsustainable foods

ProVeg International is calling for the European Union to shift its subsidy allocated to promoting meat and dairy to plant-based foods, in line with its new climate objectives. The call comes in anticipation of…

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International School Meals Day: How can schools encourage the switch to plant-based food?

Today, 12 March, is International School Meals Day, a day to raise awareness of the importance of good nutrition for all children, regardless of their circumstances. Over a number of years, ProVeg has worked with…

‘The hospitality industry is in need of a shake-up’: Jerome Pagnier from WiseFins shares his insights

Jerome Pagnier started his journey in the food and hospitality business at the age of 16 and has worked in cities such as Los Angeles, New York, Dubai, and Singapore. More than two years ago, Jerome decided to adopt…

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South African meat producer joins the plant-based movement

Feinschmecker Deli Meats introduces a range of delicious plant-based sandwich slices. Feinschmecker Deli Meats has built up a strong reputation as the market leader in speciality deli meats in South Africa…

International Women’s Day: Women in the global food movement

This Sunday, Germany’s capital joins many countries around the world in celebrating Women’s Day with a public holiday. To mark the occasion, ProVeg highlights some of the women working in various sectors of the…

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