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[Link] The vegan tax: Australians pay up to double for plant-based processed products

Read: 14/10/2021 www.theguardian.com

Despite their growing ubiquity in Australian supermarkets, vegan products are still notably more expensive than their meat-based counterparts, according to new research by consumer advocacy group Choice.

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[Link] 'A declaration of war': Farming groups call out 'parasitic' alternative-meat labelling

Read: 19/9/2021 www.abc.net.au

The third public hearing of an Australian parliamentary inquiry into the definitions of meat and other animal products has seen strong views expressed from vegans, animal activists, and farming advocates.

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[Link] Planted raises another $18M to expand its growing plant-based meat empire (and add schnitzel)

Read: 6/8/2021 techcrunch.com

Swiss alternative protein company Planted has raised its second CHF 17M (about $18.5M at present) round of the year, a “pre-B” fundraise that will help it continue its growth and debut new products. A U.S.

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