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Michael Rowland

Monaco
As seen in: Forbes, BMC Systems Biology, The New Daily, Forbes Japan
Covers:  Food Sustainability, The Business Of Food, The 'Future of Food', Food Tech
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Controversial Vegan Startup Finally Brings Signature Product To Market

Controversial Vegan Startup Finally Brings Signature Product To Market

Forbes — Controversial vegan startup JUST (formerly Hampton Creek) is in the news again, this time for a good reason. After many years of talk and hype, their signature product is finally on the market. JUST became a darling of Silicon Valley and the sustainable food movement for its animal-free products like JUST Mayo, and for becoming a unicorn, a rare feat in the sustainable food world.
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Exciting New Partnership Creates A Blueprint For Sustainable Meat

Exciting New Partnership Creates A Blueprint For Sustainable Meat

Forbes — Meat alternatives are all the rage these days. Whether it's bleeding burgers made from plants or actual meat grown in labs, the relatively sleepy meat industry is facing pressure from just about every angle. Interest in meat alternatives has largely stemmed from an increasing awareness of the incredibly high footprint of animal agriculture, leading both consumers and companies to actively seek solutions.
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The Most Effective Way To Save The Planet

The Most Effective Way To Save The Planet

Forbes — Mother Earth is not a happy camper these days. It seems that after decades of being mistreated, she's finally fighting back. Look no further than the extreme weather we've experienced in the last year alone. Across the globe we've seen record breaking hurricanes, floods, wildfires, and drought.
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Beyonce Is Using Artificial Intelligence To Help You Eat Vegan

Beyonce Is Using Artificial Intelligence To Help You Eat Vegan

Forbes — Queen Bey and Jay-Z are bringing their passion for plant-based diets to the masses.
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Millennials Are Driving The Worldwide Shift Away From Meat

Millennials Are Driving The Worldwide Shift Away From Meat

Forbes — Millennials are shaking up industries everywhere. Just ask the meat industry, which is seeing its customers increasingly turn towards plant-based alternatives at a blistering pace. Chuck Jolley, president of the Meat Industry Hall of Fame, said plant-based meat substitutes are one of the six great challenges for agriculture in 2018.
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This Futuristic Startup Could Disrupt The Dairy Industry

This Futuristic Startup Could Disrupt The Dairy Industry

Forbes — Berkeley-based startup Perfect Day just announced the completion of their $24.7 million dollar Series A round, making another strong statement for the cellular agriculture industry. While most of the other prominent cellular ag startups are focusing on meat ( Memphis Meats, Super Meat, Mosa Meats), Perfect Day is focused on disrupting the dairy industry.
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Labeling Wars: The U.S. Cattlemen's Association Has A Beef With Its Competition

Labeling Wars: The U.S. Cattlemen's Association Has A Beef With Its Competition

Forbes — The US Cattlemen's Association, taking inspiration from the dairy industry, has asked the USDA to prevent companies from labeling products with the words 'beef' and 'meat' if they're not made with animal protein. Will it backfire?
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Tesco Responds To Demand, Launches Robust Vegan Initiative

Tesco Responds To Demand, Launches Robust Vegan Initiative

Forbes — Tesco just took a major leap forward with it's new plant-based lineup.
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Demand For Meat Is Growing Rapidly in India. The Implications Could Impact All Of Us.

Demand For Meat Is Growing Rapidly in India. The Implications Could Impact All Of Us.

Forbes — India is projected to be one of the largest growth areas for consumption in chicken, beef, and mutton. And while vegetarianism is often believed to be widespread in India, influenced by religion and other factors, the data seems to suggest otherwise.
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Will Governments Start Taxing Meat? A Large Investor Group Thinks It's 'Inevitable.'

Will Governments Start Taxing Meat? A Large Investor Group Thinks It's 'Inevitable.'

Forbes — The meat industry could be in for an unpleasant surprise, according to an influential group of investors. It will be interesting to see whether this comes to fruition.
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Tyson Foods Injects More Money Into Plant-Based Meat

Tyson Foods Injects More Money Into Plant-Based Meat

Forbes — There's been a lot of money going into meat alternatives lately. Tyson Foods is one of the major players investing into what was once considered a fringe industry.
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This New Egg Will Blow Your Mind. It Certainly Blew Mine.

This New Egg Will Blow Your Mind. It Certainly Blew Mine.

Forbes — Hampton Creek has made a name for itself with ground breaking products. Their new egg might be the biggest game changer of all.
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Pizza Hut Restaurants Just Added A New Cheese, And Their Choice Will Surprise You

Pizza Hut Restaurants Just Added A New Cheese, And Their Choice Will Surprise You

Forbes — Fast food companies are adding more sustainable options to their menus. Pizza Hut's recent decision to put a plant-based cheese option on their menu is the latest example of this fast growing trend.
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5 Tips That Will Make Your Thanksgiving Better

5 Tips That Will Make Your Thanksgiving Better

Forbes — These hacks will help take the best American holiday to a whole new level. Stuffing your face while doing the right thing has never been easier.
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This Game Changing Product Is Invisible And Coming To A Store Near You

This Game Changing Product Is Invisible And Coming To A Store Near You

Forbes — The shelf life of your fruits and veggies is about to double. Find out how this invisible powder could fundamentally change our supply chain and reduce the carbon footprint of our food.
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You Won't Believe What McDonald's Is Serving Now

You Won't Believe What McDonald's Is Serving Now

Forbes — McDonald's has made a living selling meat to the masses. Recognizing the trend in plant-based demand, they've made a foray into the vegan market. It'll be interesting to see how it goes...
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The Hybrid Car Concept Will Make Meat Companies More Sustainable (In the Short Term, Anyway)

The Hybrid Car Concept Will Make Meat Companies More Sustainable (In the Short Term, Anyway)

Forbes — Our ever-expanding desire to eat more meat is burning up the planet. Bringing the hybrid car concept to animal products could help reduce their impact without changing our eating habits.
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Tech Companies Join Fight Against America's Top Killers

Tech Companies Join Fight Against America's Top Killers

Forbes — When we think of killers, we often conjure images of shadowy figures lurking in the dark waiting to snatch our life away. Rarely do we picture hamburgers, processed foods, or sugar. Yet, the American diet has cemented itself as the largest killer in this country, by far.
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Richard Branson Makes A Bold Prediction About The Future Of Food

Richard Branson Makes A Bold Prediction About The Future Of Food

Forbes — Richard Branson is known for making bold moves. His latest quest could have earth-shaking consequences for the food industry and our planet.
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Pret Is Making Some Serious Green

Pret Is Making Some Serious Green

Forbes — Pret is making bold moves and they're really paying off. Find out more about how Pret's making lots of green from selling more veggies.
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Here's How We Solve Our Food Waste Problem

Here's How We Solve Our Food Waste Problem

Forbes — Food waste is a problem that allows up to a billion people to go hungry. Read on to learn how we can solve it.
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5 Food Apps That Make It Easy To Eat Sustainably

5 Food Apps That Make It Easy To Eat Sustainably

Forbes — Use these apps to find sustainable food options the next time your dine out or go shopping.
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Two-Thirds Of The World's Seafood Is Over-Fished -- Here's How You Can Help

Two-Thirds Of The World's Seafood Is Over-Fished -- Here's How You Can Help

Forbes — It's hard to fathom, but we're facing a future that may include fish disappearing from our oceans. To find out why, and what we can do about it, read on...
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This Is Your Brain On Cheese

This Is Your Brain On Cheese

Forbes — There's a good reason why you have a hard time giving up cheese. The answer, however, might blow your mind.
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