# policy & regulation (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover policy & regulation. Page: Feed: --- ## [Future Food Quick Bites: Better Nature Tempeh, Protein Cereals & Vegan-Friendly Bundesliga](https://www.greenqueen.com.hk/future-food-quick-bites-better-nature-tempeh-protein-cereals-vegan-friendly-bundesliga/) _2026-08-26 · Anay Mridul · Green Queen_ 3 Mins Read Our weekly column rounds up the latest sustainable food innovation news. This week, Future Food Quick Bites covers Better Nature’s tempeh expansion in Germany, Jay&Joy’s crowdfunding round, and Peta’s vegan-friendly Bundesliga ranking. New products and launches British tempeh maker Better Nature has expanded its presence in Germany via a listing in Edeka, growing its footprint \[…\] The… ## [Farmers’ ‘agritech fatigue’ a warning for tech startups](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/technology/farmers-agritech-fatigue-a-warning-for-tech-startups/) _2026-08-26 · Richard Rennie · Farmers Weekly_ Farmers are losing patience with technology that fails to deliver, with a sector leader warning agritech startups to focus on reliability and real-world results. The post Farmers’ ‘agritech fatigue’ a warning for tech startups appeared first on Farmers Weekly . ## [Dairy the lifeblood of many regions: study](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/dairy/dairy-the-lifeblood-of-many-regions-study/) _2026-08-26 · Farmers Weekly · Farmers Weekly_ The country’s major export earner is also signing more than 50,000 pay cheques across rural New Zealand. The post Dairy the lifeblood of many regions: study appeared first on Farmers Weekly . ## [Easy Thai green curry with New Zealand lamb](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/lifestyle/recipes/easy-thai-green-curry-with-new-zealand-lamb/) _2026-08-26 · Farmers Weekly_ Tender New Zealand lamb rump meets creamy coconut, zesty lime and fresh herbs in this easy, flavour-packed Thai green curry. The post Easy Thai green curry with New Zealand lamb appeared first on Farmers Weekly . ## [Roaming sheep face auction as forest owner takes action](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/trespassing-stock-to-be-sold-at-public-auction/) _2026-08-26 · Rebecca Greaves · Farmers Weekly_ After years of attempts to remove sheep from Pongaroa forests, Nateva has warned unclaimed animals could be auctioned. The post Roaming sheep face auction as forest owner takes action appeared first on Farmers Weekly . ## [Beyond Meat Taps NHS Doctor & TV Fitness Influencer for UK Healthy Eating Campaign](https://www.greenqueen.com.hk/beyond-meat-nhs-doctor-amir-khan-lucy-mecklenburgh-healthy-marketing-campaign/) _2026-08-26 · Anay Mridul · Green Queen_ 4 Mins Read Beyond Meat has enlisted NHS GP Dr Amir Khan and fitness entrepreneur Lucy Mecklenburgh to front a nationwide campaign to help the UK get back into healthy eating post-summer. Plant-based giant Beyond Meat is stepping up its nutrition push for its post-summer marketing drive in the UK. The company is kicking off the Beyond Busy: \[…\] The post Beyond Meat Taps NHS Doctor & TV Fitness… ## [Turning science into practical outcomes for farmers](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/turning-science-into-practical-outcomes-for-farmers/) _2026-08-26 · Farmers Weekly · Farmers Weekly_ Farmer and 2023 Kellogg Scholar Grace McLeay is helping bridge the gap between science and the farm gate, turning research into practical tools farmers can use. The post Turning science into practical outcomes for farmers appeared first on Farmers Weekly . ## [Farm plans move in right direction: Feds](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/farm-plans-move-in-right-direction-feds/) _2026-08-26 · Federated Farmers · Farmers Weekly_ Federated Farmers says changes to freshwater farm plans should cut unnecessary red tape by focusing certification and auditing on higher-risk farming activities. The post Farm plans move in right direction: Feds appeared first on Farmers Weekly . ## [Upside Foods Withdraws $50M Bid to Buy Believer Meats’s US Facility, But Retains Interest](https://www.greenqueen.com.hk/upside-foods-believer-meats-wilson-nc-cultivated-meat-facility-bid/) _2026-08-26 · Anay Mridul · Green Queen_ 4 Mins Read US startup Upside Foods has withdrawn its $50M offer to purchase the North Carolina facility of defunct cultivated meat firm Believer Meats, although it remains interested in the sale. Eight months after abruptly ceasing operations, the fate of Believer Meats’s 200,000 sq ft cultivated meat factory in North Carolina is no closer to a resolution. \[…\] The post Upside Foods Withdraws $50M… ## [Upton slates ‘out of control’, unworkable ETS](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/upton-slates-out-of-control-unworkable-ets/) _2026-08-26 · Neal Wallace · Farmers Weekly_ Environment commissioner zeroes in on scheme’s failings when it comes to forestry in particular. The post Upton slates ‘out of control’, unworkable ETS appeared first on Farmers Weekly . ## [Watch Chovy Code Live (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/riiR8cYQJ68E) _2026-08-26 · **Sponsored**_ Join live coding streams with real-time collaborative screen sharing, open source and free. ## [Natural progression: inside a Māori trust’s organics conversion](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/farm-management/dairy-farm-management/natural-progression-inside-a-maori-trusts-organics-conversion/) _2026-08-26 · Inside Dairy · Farmers Weekly_ When it came to changing systems, Tataiwhetu Trust’s farms went full speed – and within a few years had taken out the Ahuwhenua Trophy. The post Natural progression: inside a Māori trust’s organics conversion appeared first on Farmers Weekly . ## [Blue economy opens new waters for NZ businesses](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/blue-economy-opens-new-waters-for-nz-businesses/) _2026-08-26 · Gerhard Uys · Farmers Weekly_ Companies share their experience of shifting from land to water-based revenue streams as conditions evolve. The post Blue economy opens new waters for NZ businesses appeared first on Farmers Weekly . ## [Technology opens new path to doubling primary exports](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/technology/technology-opens-new-path-to-doubling-primary-exports/) _2026-08-26 · Richard Rennie · Farmers Weekly_ MPI insight chief says new technology could help agriculture lift productivity without sacrificing sustainability. The post Technology opens new path to doubling primary exports appeared first on Farmers Weekly . ## [Brazilian Researchers File Patent for Waste-Fermented Aromas to Enhance Plant-Based Meat](https://www.greenqueen.com.hk/unicamp-gfi-brazil-fungi-fermentation-food-waste-aroma-plant-based-meat/) _2026-08-25 · Anay Mridul · Green Queen_ 4 Mins Read Researchers in Brazil have developed a fermentation process that turns food waste into natural aromas that could be used to enhance the flavour of products like plant-based meat. Can food waste become a catalyst for tastier meat alternatives? The Universidade Estadual de Campinas (Unicamp) and the Good Food Institute (GFI) Brazil have filed a patent \[…\] The post Brazilian Researchers… ## [Your Future Cookies Could Be Made from Upcycled Plastic Bottles](https://www.greenqueen.com.hk/nasa-recycled-plastic-bottles-3d-printed-protein-cookies-yeast-space-food/) _2026-08-25 · Anay Mridul · Green Queen_ 4 Mins Read Scientists working on a NASA-funded project have programmed yeast to convert plastic and plant waste into edible, protein-rich snacks like cookies, which could sustain life on deep-space missions and in disaster zones. You might be wary of microplastics in your food, but a team of researchers in the US have deliberately used plastic to make \[…\] The post Your Future Cookies Could Be… ## [Plant-Based Wellness Pioneer Organic Traditions Bags $10.5M to Plug North America’s Fibre Gap](https://www.greenqueen.com.hk/organic-traditions-funding-fiber-flow-plant-based-wellness-supplements/) _2026-08-25 · Anay Mridul · Green Queen_ 4 Mins Read Canadian plant-based wellness brand Organic Traditions has raised $10.5M in funding to accelerate its US expansion and advance the innovation behind its new Fiber Flow line. As the GLP-1 boom ushers in a new era for fibre-packed foods, Canadian wellness company Organic Traditions has secured new funding to meet that need. The Ontario-based firm has \[…\] The post Plant-Based Wellness… ## [Beyond Meat Brings Plant Protein Drinks to California with Erewhon Launch](https://www.greenqueen.com.hk/beyond-meat-immerse-plant-protein-drink-erewhon-launch-los-angeles/) _2026-08-25 · Anay Mridul · Green Queen_ 4 Mins Read Californian plant-based giant Beyond Meat is bringing its clear protein drinks to its home state, with the Beyond Immerse line now available at Erewhon stores in Los Angeles. In a homecoming for its latest product range, Beyond Meat has rolled out its sparkling protein beverages at all 14 Erewhon stores in Southern California. The Beyond \[…\] The post Beyond Meat Brings Plant Protein… ## [Time-Travelling Milkman Rebrands to TTM Ingredients As Next-Gen Sunflower Fat Expands Horizons](https://www.greenqueen.com.hk/time-travelling-milkman-ttm-ingredients-sunflower-fat-oleosome-dairy-alternative/) _2026-08-24 · Anay Mridul · Green Queen_ 4 Mins Read Dutch startup Time-Travelling Milkman has changed its name to TTM Ingredients to reflect its future ambitions as a supplier of dairy fat alternatives made from sunflower seed oleosomes. Six years after its inception, Dutch food tech player Time-Travelling Milkman has rebranded to TTM Ingredients as it expands its mission to replace planet-harming fats with plant-based \[…\] The post… ## [Microalgae Grown from Cultivated Meat Waste Could Cut Costs for Cell-Cultured Proteins](https://www.greenqueen.com.hk/cultivated-lab-grown-meat-waste-microalgae-growth-factors-culture-media-costs/) _2026-08-24 · Anay Mridul · Green Queen_ 4 Mins Read Researchers in Australia have found that the waste from cultivated meat could be used to grow microalgae, which could be fed back into the system to replace expensive growth factors for cell-cultured proteins. The key to cheaper cultivated meat could be… its own waste. University of Queensland scientists have developed a way to grow microalgae \[…\] The post Microalgae Grown from… ## [ADM Gets $2.2M Award from Iowa State to Expand Precision Fermentation Capacity in Clinton](https://www.greenqueen.com.hk/adm-precision-fermentation-capacity-facility-clinton-iowa-tax-credit/) _2026-08-24 · Anay Mridul · Green Queen_ 3 Mins Read Food processing giant ADM has received $2.23M in tax credits from the Iowa state government to convert an underutilised space at its Clinton facility into a precision fermentation hub. A month after securing a contract to produce The Every Company’s animal-free egg protein, ADM’s bid to lead the precision fermentation wave has just received a \[…\] The post ADM Gets $2.2M Award from Iowa… ## [From any door to your door (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/T0jrfDNUIjea) _2026-08-24 · **Sponsored**_ Book rides, errands, deliveries, groceries and home help in one app ## [Icy August thaws with arrival of westerlies](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/icy-august-thaws-with-arrival-of-westerlies/) _2026-08-23 · Philip Duncan · Farmers Weekly_ More cold snaps are expected next month, but we’ve probably passed the coldest part of the year, writes Phil Duncan. The post Icy August thaws with arrival of westerlies appeared first on Farmers Weekly . ## [Recharge before the warning lights come on](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/lifestyle/wellbeing/recharge-before-the-warning-lights-come-on/) _2026-08-23 · Rural Women NZ · Farmers Weekly_ Developed in a rural shed, Kathryn Jackson’s award-winning Great Recharge is helping people take a preventative approach to stress and burnout. The post Recharge before the warning lights come on appeared first on Farmers Weekly . ## [Taranaki herd home pays off for cows and waterways](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/farm-management/dairy-farm-management/taranaki-herd-home-pays-off-for-cows-and-waterways/) _2026-08-23 · RNZ · Farmers Weekly_ A Taranaki dairy farmer’s decision to invest in a herd home has boosted production while reducing pressure on wet paddocks. The post Taranaki herd home pays off for cows and waterways appeared first on Farmers Weekly . ## [South Island apple detectives on the trail of heritage fruit](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/south-island-apple-detectives-on-the-trail-of-heritage-fruit/) _2026-08-22 · Olivia Caldwell · Farmers Weekly_ What started as a love of “old things” became a 30-year mission to rescue hundreds of heritage apple varieties from Southland’s fading orchards. The post South Island apple detectives on the trail of heritage fruit appeared first on Farmers Weekly . ## [Beef mince prices test consumer tolerance](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/sheep-and-beef-markets/beef-mince-prices-test-consumer-tolerance/) _2026-08-22 · Farmers Weekly · Farmers Weekly_ Demand from US consumers is helping to drive up the price in Kiwi supermarkets. The post Beef mince prices test consumer tolerance appeared first on Farmers Weekly . ## [More job cuts on the cards at DOC, union says](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/doc-restructure-could-see-communications-team-cut-by-28-roles/) _2026-08-21 · RNZ · Farmers Weekly_ DOC is proposing another shake-up, with its communications team facing significant cuts and the entire media unit potentially disestablished. The post More job cuts on the cards at DOC, union says appeared first on Farmers Weekly . ## [Testing more resilient pastures on-farm](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/farm-management/testing-more-resilient-pastures-on-farm/) _2026-08-21 · Inside Dairy · Farmers Weekly_ Farms across the upper North Island are trialling different pasture mixes as part of a research programme that aims to build greater resilience into farming systems. The post Testing more resilient pastures on-farm appeared first on Farmers Weekly . ## [Beyond Taste or Health, Plant-Based Meat Faces Barriers from Nostalgia & Cultural Traditions](https://www.greenqueen.com.hk/plant-based-meat-barriers-vegan-diet-nostalgia-cultural-family-traditions/) _2026-08-21 · Anay Mridul · Green Queen_ 4 Mins Read People’s personal experiences and family traditions are major hurdles to wider adoption of plant-based diets, a new study has found, highlighting a need to consider dietary choices “within their broader social and cultural context”. Plant-based meat is too expensive, too processed, or just doesn’t taste that good – these are amongst the most common arguments \[…\] The post Beyond Taste… ## [Rosewood Hotels & Resorts to Expand Plant-Based Menu Options in Thailand](https://www.greenqueen.com.hk/rosewood-hotel-bangkok-phuket-thailand-plant-based-menu-lever-foundation/) _2026-08-21 · Anay Mridul · Green Queen_ 4 Mins Read Luxury hospitality group Rosewood Hotels & Resorts has teamed up with Lever Foundation to advance plant-based food options on its restaurant menus in Thailand, as part of its Global Sustainable Tourism Council certification. A month after the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) directed its certified hotels to boost plant-based options on their menus, one of \[…\] The post Rosewood… ## [Soglowek Acquires 70% Stake in Thai Meat-Free Manufacturer Plant & Bean](https://www.greenqueen.com.hk/plant-and-bean-thailand-soglowek-vegan-meat-factory-acquisition/) _2026-08-21 · Anay Mridul · Green Queen_ 4 Mins Read Soglowek, the Israeli meat producer, has taken up a 70% stake in Thai plant-based meat manufacturer Plant & Bean, funding an expansion that will double its factory’s output. Plant & Bean, a Thailand-based co-manufacturer of plant-based meat products, has sold off a majority stake to Israeli meat giant Soglowek. The latter now owns 70% of \[…\] The post Soglowek Acquires 70% Stake in Thai… ## [Install Manifest V3 Extension (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/CcouzzX5EKzX) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Get this Manifest V3 extension from the official TronBrowser Store listing. ## [Game Bird Habitat Trust visits Southland farms](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/game-bird-habitat-trust-visits-southland-farms/) _2026-08-21 · Gerhard Uys · Farmers Weekly_ Board members tour some of the wetlands the trust has helped to fund. The post Game Bird Habitat Trust visits Southland farms appeared first on Farmers Weekly . ## [Competition energises strong wool recovery](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/competition-energises-strong-wool-recovery/) _2026-08-21 · Annette Scott · Farmers Weekly_ Limited volumes of wool come forward at national wool sale in Christchurch. The post Competition energises strong wool recovery appeared first on Farmers Weekly . ## [Bex Green takes associate seat on FMG board](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/bex-green-takes-associate-seat-on-fmg-board/) _2026-08-21 · Farmers Weekly · Farmers Weekly_ North Canterbury dairy farmer is a contract milker and farm shareholder based in Culverden. The post Bex Green takes associate seat on FMG board appeared first on Farmers Weekly . ## [Heartland’s rural lending grows in NZ](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/heartlands-rural-lending-grows-in-nz/) _2026-08-21 · Hugh Stringleman · Farmers Weekly_ Bank doubles underlying net profit for the year as rural growth exceeds its own guidance. The post Heartland’s rural lending grows in NZ appeared first on Farmers Weekly . ## [Embracing the role of changemaker](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/embracing-the-role-of-changemaker/) _2026-08-21 · Gerhard Uys · Farmers Weekly_ It’s hard enough making changes to your own farm system. Pioneering wholly new technologies and practices takes even more courage, writes Gerhard Uys. The post Embracing the role of changemaker appeared first on Farmers Weekly . ## [Images of hard-working farm heroes net award](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/images-of-hard-working-farm-heroes-net-award/) _2026-08-21 · Isabella Beale · Farmers Weekly_ Gisborne sheep and beef farmer wins Documentary category in International Pet Photography Awards with her photos of farm dogs. The post Images of hard-working farm heroes net award appeared first on Farmers Weekly . ## [Record year for Australian beef production](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/sheep-and-beef-markets/record-year-for-australian-beef-production/) _2026-08-21 · Farmers Weekly · Farmers Weekly_ Just under 3 million tonnes of beef produced in 2025-26 period. The post Record year for Australian beef production appeared first on Farmers Weekly . ## [Te Kuiti sheep farmer fined $29K for neglecting sheep](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/te-kuiti-sheep-farmer-fined-29k-for-neglecting-sheep/) _2026-08-21 · Farmers Weekly · Farmers Weekly_ Two dozen animals had to be euthanised to prevent further suffering. The post Te Kuiti sheep farmer fined $29K for neglecting sheep appeared first on Farmers Weekly . ## [Mike Currie recognised with top kiwifruit award](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/mike-currie-recognised-with-top-kiwifruit-award/) _2026-08-21 · Farmers Weekly · Farmers Weekly_ His research said to have shaped modern kiwifruit production systems and contributed to the global success NZ’s kiwifruit industry. The post Mike Currie recognised with top kiwifruit award appeared first on Farmers Weekly . ## [Ballance well stocked for spring fertiliser demand](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/ballance-well-stocked-for-spring-fertiliser-demand/) _2026-08-21 · Hugh Stringleman · Farmers Weekly_ Spring stocks are in place at Ballance Agri-Nutrients after a season of working around the Middle East conflict. The post Ballance well stocked for spring fertiliser demand appeared first on Farmers Weekly . ## [Plant-Based Alternatives Now Up to 30% Cheaper Than Meat & Dairy in Dutch Supermarkets](https://www.greenqueen.com.hk/plant-based-meat-dairy-cheaper-price-netherlands-vegan-supermarkets/) _2026-08-21 · Anay Mridul · Green Queen_ 4 Mins Read A basic plant-based basket costs up to 30% less than one containing conventional meat and dairy across nine major supermarkets in the Netherlands, according to a new analysis. If you’re in the Netherlands, a grocery cart filled with plant-based staples is now cheaper than one with meat and dairy. Analysis by ProVeg International shows that \[…\] The post Plant-Based Alternatives Now Up… ## [Midwinter milk collections almost 8% up on last year](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/dairy/midwinter-milk-collections-almost-8-up-on-last-year/) _2026-08-21 · Farmers Weekly · Farmers Weekly_ Third July record in a row on the books as sector enjoys improved dairying conditions and continues to expand. The post Midwinter milk collections almost 8% up on last year appeared first on Farmers Weekly . ## [Agritech charts way to rural prosperity](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/technology/agritech-charts-way-to-rural-prosperity/) _2026-08-21 · Hugh Stringleman · Farmers Weekly_ Discussion paper outlines priorities for policy settings that will draw talent, investment and young families back to regions. The post Agritech charts way to rural prosperity appeared first on Farmers Weekly . ## [Arable recognises pick of the industry crop](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/arable-recognises-pick-of-the-industry-crop/) _2026-08-20 · Farmers Weekly · Farmers Weekly_ Awards evening names 2026 Arable Farmers of the Year and a host of other sector standouts. The post Arable recognises pick of the industry crop appeared first on Farmers Weekly . ## [Take lamb export bump with a grain of salt](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/sheep-and-beef-markets/take-lamb-export-bump-with-a-grain-of-salt/) _2026-08-20 · Alex Coddington · Farmers Weekly_ Growth is showing up in value, not volume – and there are several drivers of that, writes Alex Coddington. The post Take lamb export bump with a grain of salt appeared first on Farmers Weekly . ## [Proposed drone regulations cause a stir](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/proposed-drone-regulations-cause-a-stir/) _2026-08-20 · Gerhard Uys · Farmers Weekly_ Aviation association warns that rushed reforms that could put public safety and the environment at risk. The post Proposed drone regulations cause a stir appeared first on Farmers Weekly . ## [Price pressure, lamb’s seasonal slide and the wilding pine fight](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/price-pressure-lambs-seasonal-slide-and-the-wilding-pine-fight/) _2026-08-20 · Farmers Weekly · Farmers Weekly_ This week: senior reporter Neal Wallace and AgriHQ’s Alex Coddington unpack red meat and lamb prices, and Andrew Hoggard outlines the battle against wilding pines. The post Price pressure, lamb’s seasonal slide and the wilding pine fight appeared first on Farmers Weekly . ## [Ballance returns to profit and rebate](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/ballance-returns-to-profit-and-rebate/) _2026-08-20 · Hugh Stringleman · Farmers Weekly_ Shareholders get a taste as fertiliser co-op posts healthy results. The post Ballance returns to profit and rebate appeared first on Farmers Weekly . ## [Beyond transactions: building trust with Māori agribusiness](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/beyond-transactions-building-trust-with-maori-agribusiness/) _2026-08-20 · Isabella Beale · Farmers Weekly_ IRP panel shares ways to connect across the sector, on a ‘journey of a thousand cups of tea’. The post Beyond transactions: building trust with Māori agribusiness appeared first on Farmers Weekly . ## [Superbrewed Food Launches Microbial Protein-Derived Postbiotic for Digestive & Immune Health](https://www.greenqueen.com.hk/superbrewed-food-thryvia-postbiotic-microbial-protein-digestive-immune-health/) _2026-08-20 · Anay Mridul · Green Queen_ 4 Mins Read US startup Superbrewed Food has unveiled Thryvia, a postbiotic ingredient derived from its cultured microbial protein, for use in shelf-stable supplements, foods, beverages, and pet nutrition products. US fermentation startup Superbrewed Food, known for its whole-food SB1 protein, has unveiled a postbiotic ingredient using the same microbial strain. This new innovation, called Thryvia,…