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A parody of Don’t Look Up is the basis of a billboard campaign in Argentina, warning people of a ‘killer meat comet’ heading for earth.

Under the new UK-NZ Free Trade Agreement the UK can now benefit from cheaper products as import tariffs on certain goods are abolished.

In the absence of a live trade show, the 2021 Natural & Organic Awards Europe will be celebrated virtually, Diversified confirms.

Burger King has introduced vegan meat alternatives in Africa, the first fast-food outlet in the continent to offer V-Label plant-based meats.

New Zealand has become the latest country to promise free period products in schools in Government efforts to stamp out period poverty.

For the first time the coveted Earthshot Prize shortlist includes two UK start-ups: one company from County Durham and the other from London.

Unilever is piloting new blockchain technology to help it increase traceability and transparency within its palm oil use.

Group urges C40 mayors to follow New York's example to accelerate adoption of plant-based foods as a solution to the climate emergency.

Canadian healthtech company Eli Health has raised $3.6MN to take its hormone analysis system through clinical and regulatory approvals.

A petition has been launched by the SA calling for supermarkets to ‘remove wildlife-killing pesticides from their soya supply chains’.

Ahead of the G7 Summit, International Trade Secretary Liz Truss says negotiators are ‘in a sprint’ to secure a trade deal with Australia.

Over the past year searches for ‘organic food near me’ have skyrocketed by 850% reports BusinessWaste.co.uk.

Securing an exclusive distributorship deal with supermarket chain city’super, Alara Wholefoods announces expansion into Hong Kong market.

A vote by MEPs against the inclusion of plant-based milk in schools is a ‘significant blow’ to kids who cannot consume dairy says ProVeg.

Following the Queen’s Speech in Parliament today, the Soil Association has called the lack of mention of a Food Bill ‘deeply disappointing’.

French multi-national food and drink brand Danone is facing a lawsuit in the French high court over global plastic pollution.

A French decree banning ‘meaty’ names for vegan alternatives to animal products will sabotage climate crisis efforts, warns ProVeg.

Eosta introduces a technique of laser branding on the skin of organic fruit and veg which eliminates stickers and packaging.  

Thirteen plant-based food and drink start-ups have joined the ProVeg Incubator programme, including for the first time a Ukrainian company.

The Organic Trade Association has confirmed that US organic food sales broke through the $60 billion mark in 2022.