Future Food Quick Bites: Vegan Holiday Meals, Cultivated Leather & Cheap Alt-Milk

In this article, the latest developments in the alternative protein and sustainable food industry are covered. Aldi has introduced a range of vegan Christmas products in the UK, including plant-based versions of traditional holiday dishes. Aqua Cultured Foods' fish-free seafood is now on the menu at a Chicago restaurant, while Kaiser has launched a new brand of oat milk desserts in Canada.

In terms of company updates, Swiss startup Sallea has raised $2.6M to produce meat and seafood from animal cells, while London-based New Wave Biotech has won an award for its AI-powered software. Additionally, Dutch company Qorium has produced cultivated leather using a tissue bioreactor. Policy-wise, plant-based milk is nearing price parity with dairy in the Netherlands, and Japanese researchers have conducted a life-cycle assessment of cultured meat media. Additionally, a white paper suggests that human brain chemistry may contribute to the climate crisis.