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ProVeg to Help Brazilian Livestock Farmers Transition to Plant-Based Agroforestry

A project that provides agricultural, legal and marketing support to farmers wanting to move from livestock farming to plant-based food production has been launched by food awareness organization, ProVeg Brazil.

11 Jun 2025

Scotland’s Bioeconomy Boosted by Launch of £850,000 Scale-Up Technology

Scotland’s biotechnology sector is celebrating a major milestone with the launch of the nation’s first open-access 300-liter fermenter – a state-of-the-art piece of equipment that will support early-stage companies to develop bio-based products at scale.

From IBioIC 3 Jun 2025

Converting Food Waste into Biochar Could Cut 93,000 Tonnes of CO2 Annually by 2030, New Study Shows

A new study, led by the University of Nottingham’s Faculty of Engineering, has shown that converting food waste into biochar, a stable form of carbon, could lead to a reduction of 93,000 tonnes of CO2 each year by 2030.

15 May 2025

ScotBio Takes Algae from Pond to Plate with Development of Protein Product

A Scottish biotech start-up is gearing up to expand into new markets with the development of a new high-value food ingredient derived from Spirulina, the blue-green microalgae known for its ‘superfood’ qualities.

8 May 2025

Upcoming Attenborough Film Should Increase Interest in Plant-Based Fish

With rising interest in plant-based seafood, ProVeg International sees a path to sustainable diets, spurred by David Attenborough's ocean conservation message.

6 May 2025

AI-Powered Protein Production and Precision-Fermented Dairy from Fungi Feature in Latest ProVeg Startup Program

Ten startups join 13th ProVeg Incubator to accelerate their products to market.

30 Apr 2025

Survey: Less than 10% of Americans Can Name Top Climate-Harming Foods

A survey reveals gaps in U.S. adults' understanding of food choices and greenhouse gas emissions, highlighting the need for targeted educational initiatives.

23 Apr 2025

New Study Uncovers Shocking Dangers in Recycled Food Packaging

Recycled paper packaging may leach harmful metals into food, particularly in acidic environments, highlighting urgent safety concerns and regulatory gaps.

23 Apr 2025

The BOTTLE4FLEX Project aims to develop a 100% recyclable skinpack container from recycled PET

AIMPLAS, Covinil and Eroski launch the BOTTLE4FLEX Project to develop 100% recyclable flexible skinpack packaging using rPET.

From AIMPLAS 28 Nov 2024

Coventry University’s Research Aims to Create a More Sustainable UK Food System Through Public Sector Food Procurement

Coventry University’s Centre for Agroecology, Water and Resilience (CAWR) is leading a new £1.9 million four-year research project aimed at creating a more sustainable food system in the UK.

26 Nov 2024