Future Food Quick Bites: Expo West, Tom Brady & Lidl Vegan Meat

Future Food Quick Bites covers the latest sustainable food innovation news, including product showcases at Expo West, Valsoia's new gelato lines, and Lidl's upgraded meat alternatives. Pulmuone, the world's largest tofu maker, is introducing new Korean-inspired plant-based products, while Before the Butcher is showcasing its just-launched meat snacks. Vegan free-from brand Whoa Dough is launching a new Brownie Batter Ready-to-Bake product, and Chunk Foods is debuting new flavours of its pulled steak.

In terms of company and finance developments, US startup Jord BioScience has secured funding to enhance crop inputs and promote sustainable farming practices. Israeli alternative protein innovator Steakholder Foods has entered an agreement for private placement and equity line of credit. Plant-based leader Beyond Meat has won a legal victory, and the University of North Texas has committed to making 60% of its campus menus plant-based by 2027. Additionally, discount retailer Lidl is improving its plant-based meat alternatives, and the Colorado House has passed a bipartisan bill to reduce food waste. Vegan Events UK has announced the first Swansea Vegan Festival on May 31.