Plant-based bubble bursts
OPINION: Talking about plant-based food: “Chicken-free chicken” start-up Sunfed has had its valuation slashed to zero by major investor Blackbird Ventures, and its products are no longer available in supermarkets.
OPINION: UK vegan activists, realising they are failing badly when it comes to coercing consumers to give up dairy, are becoming more disruptive.
Last week, in a fit of self-righteous pique, they targeted four dairy production sites across England aiming to 'shut down' distribution of milk products for weeks.
Activists wen to three sites operated by Müller as well as to the UK's biggest dairy distribution centre operated by Arla Foods in Aylesbury, which produces 10% of the UK's dairy.
Consumers will make up their own minds. If vegans think they can gain the respect and allegiance of milk-loving consumers - or change buying behaviour - by doing this, then they are wrong!
The country’s 4200 commercial fruit and vegetable growers will vote from May 14 on a new HortNZ levy.
Meat processor Alliance Group is asking farmer shareholders to inject more capital in order to remain a 100% co-operative.
A vet is calling for all animals to be vaccinated against a new strain of leptospirosis (lepto) discovered on New Zealand dairy farms in recent years.
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Rural banker Rabobank is partnering with Food Rescue Kitchen on a new TV series which airs this weekend that aims to shine a light on the real and growing issues of food waste, food poverty and social isolation in New Zealand.
Telco infrastructure provider Chorus says that it believes all Kiwis – particularly those in the rural areas – need access to high-speed, reliable broadband.
OPINION: Talking about plant-based food: “Chicken-free chicken” start-up Sunfed has had its valuation slashed to zero by major investor Blackbird…
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