Future Food Quick Bites: Earth Day, 30 Under 30 & Spirulina Salmon

Future Food Quick Bites highlights the latest sustainable food innovations, including Purple Carrot's partnership with Fable Foods, Gosh!'s new 'Plant Points' packaging system, and SimpliiGood's spirulina-based salmon. Other notable developments include Laird Superfood's functional-mushroom-infused coffee creamers, Meatable's collaboration for Earth Day, and Blue Tribe's Eat Green Initiative campaign.

In terms of company and finance updates, Proeon Foods secured a grant for its plant protein project, while Quevana expanded its cashew cheese production in Spain. Swiss startup Catchfree raised funding to scale its plant-based seafood products, and Better Nature's co-founders made Forbes's 30 Under 30 list. AlgaeCore Technologies received approval to commercialize its spirulina-based smoked salmon alternative with plans for a US launch. Additionally, leadership changes were announced at The Good Food Institute and Moolec.

Research and policy developments include the rise of plant-based milk sales in the UK, Gail's bakery offering soy milk for free, and the cancellation of a US agricultural initiative promoting climate-smart practices. Canadian political parties will participate in an animal protection debate, while Cargill's study on consumer preferences and research on reducing household emissions through plant-based swaps are highlighted. Lastly, research suggests lactic acid bacteria could enhance the taste and nutrient profile of plant-based dairy products.