Q1 roundup of major food players: Alt protein takes off; deforestation moves don’t

Image caption: McDonald’s made moves in pilot restaurants in the U.S., introducing a vegan burger patty. Image courtesy of McDonalds. Article by Theresa Lieb. GreenBiz – March 24, 2022.

The quarterly startup roundups in Food Weekly have been some of the most loved editions by our readers. With climate tech speeding up, it’s becoming harder to stay on top of trends and many new fascinating products. But startups aren’t the only innovators.

Larger companies are also pushing for food systems transformation (often in partnership with startups). But just as keeping track of all the startup funding can get daunting, updates from new pilots and programs bigger companies are working on can get lost in the deluge of sustainability announcements. That’s why I’m introducing a second quarterly roundup focused on sustainability news from large food and agriculture companies.

In this inaugural edition, we’ll touch on progress in food waste, alternative proteins, regenerative agriculture and deforestation. […]

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