There are 2 factories, one in Israel and one in the Netherlands that make tons of vegetable meat every day with the printer. This year their production will be expanded to more than 15 tons per day. The intention is that in 10 years this meat will form a large part of the meat production. Video The Meat Printer … [Read more...] about NOS-news: The meat printer
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Vion Food Group now has a large line of 100% vegetable products
At the end of 2019, Vion Food Group announced that they would also start with vegetable products for which they would convert their meat factory in Leeuwarden. A large, fully plant-based line has now been set up, called Me-at, in which sustainability plays a major role. We see our role in the plant based segment to offer an easy and recognisable alternative for meat, … [Read more...] about Vion Food Group now has a large line of 100% vegetable products
Vox: Plant-based meat is better for the planet
Times are changing. Years of research on the environmental impact of food make one thing clear: Plant proteins, even if processed into imitation burgers, have smaller climate, water, and land impacts than conventional meats: it really lowers the climate footprint. Read the article on Vox.com about the environmental debate over meatless meat. … [Read more...] about Vox: Plant-based meat is better for the planet
The Guardian: China’s appetite for meat fades as vegan revolution takes hold
Although China still consumes 28% of the world’s meat, including half of all pork, and boasts a meat market valued at $86bn (£62bn), plant-based meat substitutes are slowing carving out a place for themselves among a new generation of consumers increasingly alarmed by food crises such as coronavirus and African swine fever. Read the article on The Guardian.com: China’s … [Read more...] about The Guardian: China’s appetite for meat fades as vegan revolution takes hold
Forks over Knives: Lebanon Hospital becomes World’s First to offer 100 percent Vegan Menu
Beyond highlighting the detrimental consequences of animal-based foods, the hospital emphasizes the health benefits of plant-based diets, which have been shown to reduce the risk of heart disease, diabetes, and certain cancers. A Hayek Hospital social media post announcing the news describes the move to go completely vegan also as a “moral responsibility.” Read the … [Read more...] about Forks over Knives: Lebanon Hospital becomes World’s First to offer 100 percent Vegan Menu