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The Growing Appetite for Meat Alternatives in China

AFN Sustainable Protein

China’s declaration is not only significant in the global fight against climate change, it also speaks to the government’s commitment to curtail a looming health crisis. China now leads the world in obese children, and the World Health Organization has reported that one in three diabetes diagnoses is in China.

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The Growing Appetite for Meat Alternatives in China

AFN Sustainable Protein

China’s declaration is not only significant in the global fight against climate change, it also speaks to the government’s commitment to curtail a looming health crisis. China now leads the world in obese children, and the World Health Organization has reported that one in three diabetes diagnoses is in China.

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Tesco targets major plant-based meat sales growth in UK first

Business Green

Tesco is plotting a major increase in plant-based meat products in its stores over the coming years in order to capitalise on the growing trend towards vegan, vegetarian and flexitarian diets, as it today became the first UK retailer to set a sales target for meat alternatives.

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India needs a fast — and just — transition to meat alternatives

Eco-Business

The rise of alternative proteins in India could come with an array of health, environmental and social benefits. But this transition must happen in a manner that is equitable and just, writes Dr Preethi Jain.

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Quorn on the Kop: Liverpool FC serves up meat-free steak pies at Anfield

Business Green

Liverpool Football Club has teamed up with Quorn to serve up meat-free pies at for fans at its Anfield homeground in a bid to encourage more climate-friendly dietary choices, the meat-alternative food brand announced yesterday. Quorn's marketing director, Gill Riley, called on Liverpool fans to get behind the new campaign.

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Plant balls: IKEA to rollout vegan meatballs across UK stores

Business Green

"In order to reduce the climate footprint of the total IKEA business, including our food business, and make climate friendly, delicious food available for everyone, we are making sure meat alternatives are an easy, desireable and affordable choice," she said.

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Beans over burgers: Why the National Food Strategy should focus on natural ingredients over fake meats

Business Green

However, for a report claiming to be against ultra-processed foods and in favour of biodiversity, soil health and food security, they've failed us in their solution for national meat reduction. Many have waited for years, decades even, for a report of this kind to address the challenges facing our food system.