Future Food Quick Bites: Beyond Smash, Santa Love Oatly & Vegfest Vietnam

Future Food Quick Bites highlights the latest news and developments in the alternative protein and sustainable food industry. This week's updates include Beyond Meat launching the Beyond Smash burger and vegan steak in the UK, This introducing new plant-based chicken products, and Plant Shack eyeing a debut in the UK market. Additionally, Oatly's Christmas campaign, new products from All Y'Alls Foods and Bonneterre, and a myth-busting guide from Viva! are featured.

In terms of finance and company updates, CSM Ingredients' Generate innovation hub is seeking startups for ingredient innovation, while Oatly's Update Milk campaign proposes a new Christmas ritual. MycoTechnology appoints a new CEO, and startup Brightly secures funding for converting methane emissions into carbon credits. Other updates include investments in Plantible Foods, partnerships with Givaudan and Moonshot Pirates, and innovative projects from Gourmey and PoLoPo. University College Dublin introduces a course on alternative proteins, and research grants are awarded to investigate the impact of plant-based diets on gut health. Awards are also given to innovative food companies like Bettaf!sh and Kern Tec, with Impossible Foods being recognized by Fast Company.