Fermentation is a process that has been used in various forms by humans, who have been harnessing the power of microorganisms to transform carbohydrates into a variety of foods, drinks and energy sources for centuries. Microbial fermentation has particular promise for replacing animal protein on...
"A varied plant-based diet means more vitamins and minerals and also contributes to reducing the carbon footprint that comes with raising livestock. We are increasing the proportion of our "low carbon" menus, with the objective of offering more than 30% plant-based meals by 2025." -Sodexo With operations...
After making a highly publicized commitment in 2015 to end the sale of caged eggs in the U.S., by late 2020 Costco—the world's second largest retailer—had shifted 93% of its eggs to cage-free. While this represented a great improvement in the lives of many laying...
It was late 2019 when Jinzi Ham, one of the most prominent meat products companies in China, launched a 100% plant-based burger patty in partnership with DuPont's Danisco (China) Investment. Expectations were sky-high, and the company saw a 50% increase in its share price after...
One of the most effective changes and significant improvements for farm animals has been corporate commitments to ending the use of battery cages, which cause severe and prolonged daily suffering to billions of egg-laying hens worldwide. Among these, pledges from food retailers – the largest...
Since 2012, many businesses throughout the US and Europe have entirely shifted to sourcing cage-free eggs. The majority of stores in the US and Canada, including Walmart, 7Eleven, Kroger, Trader Joe's, Target, Aldi, and many others, have vowed to stop selling eggs from caged hens...
With operations in twelve countries worldwide, British retail giant Tesco is not only the UK's largest supermarket chain but also the world's ninth largest in terms of revenue. The almost 7000 Tesco stores across the map stretch from Eastern Europe to Southeast Asia, where the...
