The Beyond Burger debuted in restaurants and stores across Hong Kong in April 2017. It's a plant-based burger made of peas for protein, beetroot for a beefy red color, and coconut oil and potato starch. According to its makers, the ingredients together create a juiciness and chew like animal meat. The burger has gained significant media attention, along with other new entrants like the high-profile Impossible Burger, which is made from plant-based protein designed to bleed like meat.
<p>For Beyond Meat, the Los Angeles-based company behind the Beyond Burger, Hong Kong represented its first overseas destination. And the successful launch there, alongside continued growth in the U.S. market, has given the company the confidence to go global, according to CEO and founder Ethan Brown. The company announced <a href="http://beyondmeat.com/press/view/global-expansion" target="_blank">plans</a> in early May for international expansion across 50 countries. This type of development is a big success for a company where its signature product, the Beyond Burger, was only launched two years prior.</p><p>This new breed of plant-based products is aiming to disrupt the protein market by challenging iconic symbols of meat culture, like hamburgers, nuggets and pork buns.</p><p>When <a href="http://thebutchers.club/" target="_blank">The Butchers Club</a> opened its gourmet burger restaurant in Hong Kong in 2014, it offered full-blooded meat options on the menu. It was an extension of the original concept of the company, which was based around a small group of chefs and butchers' passion for bringing high-quality meat to Hong Kong diners. According to its website, its signature red meat burgers are made from a recipe of 100-percent natural, grain-fed, dry-aged Australian beef. But in May 2017, the menu took a surprising turn and embraced the Beyond Burger.</p><p>Twelve months later, the introduction of this plant-based meat has been so successful that The Butchers Club now has three Beyond Burgers on the menu. Visitors can choose from the Beyond Classic, the Beyond Wu Tang-Style and for vegan cheese-burger lovers, the Beyond Double Happiness.</p><p>Perhaps most surprising, however, is how well the burgers are selling in this iconic red meat burger restaurant. The company now claims that around 12.5 percent of total sales come from their vegan range. But sales can spike with promotions—a recent campaign six weeks ago saw the vegan range taking 25 percent of sales or double the typical amount.</p><p>Jonathan Glover, the founder of The Butchers Club, says a big reason for introducing the Beyond Burger was about offering customers choice. That's not surprising given <a href="http://www.foodingredientsfirst.com/news/special-report-the-rise-in-flexitarian-lifestyles.html" target="_blank">increasing consumer interest</a> in plant-based proteins and growing public concerns around the environmental, ethical, and health impacts of meat. According to a 2016 <a href="http://www.pnas.org/content/early/2016/03/16/1523119113" target="_blank">Oxford University study</a>, a global shift towards mainly plant-based diets and reduced meat consumption could save up to 8 million lives by 2050, reduce greenhouse gas emissions by two-thirds, and lead to healthcare-related savings and avoided climate damages of US$1.5 trillion.</p><p>Glover also admits that Hong Kong consumers like a trend. "There are people that purely just want to buy a new product," he said. "We also have <a href="https://www.ecowatch.com/tag/vegan">vegans</a> or <a href="https://www.ecowatch.com/tag/vegetarian">vegetarians</a> coming to our burger restaurant for the first time, which is great, it has created a new market for us. But we think many of our customers ordering the vegan burgers are meat eaters curious about trying the burgers. We make the burgers look, taste, and smell like our meat burgers. And we have created a concept around them, which means we offer something quite unique and delicious."</p><p>When asked how far vegan and vegetarian options can go on The Butchers Club menu, Glover remains open: "We don't have an end-game. We believe in giving the customer what they want. We want to offer quality choice, whatever the ingredients. So, if there is demand, why not? We're going to add products. We're working on a new vegan product right now, for example."</p><p>But according to Glover, it's not always simple. "Introducing these burgers made us think a lot. It's not easy. Coming from meat-centric restaurant and offering a vegan option, people think it's just taking away the meat, but there is a lot more to it than that," he explained. "Everything needs to be rethought, as animal products are part of so many products. We had to work hard to combine elements of taste, smell, texture, and appearance. To create an overall experience for the consumer. It also must look great. It's a combination of many things to make it successful."</p><p>While talking about the need for reducing meat consumption, Glover mentions his own efforts and says he goes meatless for at least one day of the week. He stresses that offering good choices to customers is one of the key success factors for any dietary change, and he sees meat reduction being a slow evolution that will happen over the next couple of decades.</p><p>"What I think is smart about products like Beyond Meat is that it is targeted for everyone," he explained. "It shows meat-eaters that there are different options. If the goal is to get everyone to eat less meat, this is a good way to do it. It's a soft approach, rather than a name-and-shame approach, which veganism has been guilty of in the past. But long-term, I think the shift towards less meat and more plant protein will be inevitable."</p>
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One of the largest meat companies in the U.S. is ramping up its investment in lab-grown animal protein in response to growing demand for meat worldwide.
Tyson Foods, which supplies about one in five pounds of chicken, beef and pork produced in the U.S., announced Monday that their venture capital arm had purchased a minority stake in Memphis Meats, a San Francisco-based "clean" meat startup.
<p> Tyson has also invested in <a href="http://beyondmeat.com" target="_blank">Beyond Meat</a>, a startup that produces plant-based meat alternatives, and other Memphis Meat investors include Bill Gates, Richard Branson and Cargill. Tyson CEO Tom Hayes explained in a <a href="https://www.tysonfoods.com/who-we-are/the-feed/why-we-are-investing-alternative-proteins" target="_blank">statement</a> that the company is "giving our growing population more ways to feel good about the protein they're eating" and "giving today's consumers what they want and feeding tomorrow's consumers sustainably for years to come." </p><p>As reported by <a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/tyson-lab-grown-meat-startup-memphis-meats-bill-gates-2018-1" target="_blank">Business Insider</a>:</p><p style="margin-left: 20px;">"Proponents of food that mimics meat argue that it's more environmentally friendly than raising traditional livestock. Globally, traditional animal farming accounts for about <a href="http://www.nature.com/news/one-third-of-our-greenhouse-gas-emissions-come-from-agriculture-1.11708" target="_blank">18%</a> of greenhouse emissions, uses <a href="https://www.ifpri.org/news-release/gfpr-2016-press-release" target="_blank">47,000</a> square miles of land annually, and exhausts <a href="http://wwf.panda.org/what_we_do/footprint/agriculture/impacts/water_use/" target="_blank">70%</a> of the world's water.</p><p style="margin-left: 20px;">Tyson faced<a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/tyson-foods-animal-abuse-report-2017-12" target="_blank"> controversy</a> in the last few years over allegations of <a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/us-tyson-foods-results-idUSKBN15L1DF" target="_blank">price fixing</a> and <a href="http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2016/08/10/facing-animal-abuse-allegations-tyson-foods-retrain-poultry-workers/88544680/" target="_blank">chicken abuse</a>, but Tyson CEO Tom Hayes <a href="http://www.foxbusiness.com/features/2017/03/07/tyson-foods-ceo-future-food-might-be-meatless.html" target="_blank">said</a> the company is committed to contributing to a sustainable food system.</p><p style="margin-left: 20px;">The plant-based meat industry is expected to <a href="https://www.fastcompany.com/40508181/get-ready-for-a-meatless-meat-explosion-as-big-food-gets-on-board" target="_blank">grow globally</a> in coming years, despite the fact that <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-01-02/have-a-meaty-new-year-americans-will-eat-record-amount-in-2018" target="_blank">red meat consumption</a> may hit an all-time high this year in the United States."</p><p><a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/chloesorvino/2018/01/29/exclusive-interview-tyson-invests-in-lab-grown-protein-startup-memphis-meats-joining-bill-gates-and-richard-branson/#578c53433513" target="_blank">Forbes</a> noted that Memphis Meats is still a startup without commercial production:</p><p style="margin-left: 20px;">"One big hurdle is the sheer cost of producing the meat—currently runs around $2,400 to produce a single pound of its meat, which is often called 'cultured' or 'clean.'<br></p><p style="margin-left: 20px;">But a meat giant like Tyson, which sells about $30 billion a year of beef, poultry and pork, can help advise Memphis Meats on how to scale up. 'We want to work with them to scale. Cost is the main focus for us,' Memphis Meats CEO and cofounder Uma Valeti told Forbes. 'At the end point, it will be significantly cheaper than conventional meat.'"</p>
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<p><strong><span></span>For a deeper dive:</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/tyson-takes-stake-in-cultured-meat-startup-1517244019?mod=searchresults&page=1&pos=3" target="_blank">WSJ</a>, <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-01-29/tyson-joins-bill-gates-cargill-to-invest-in-lab-meat-producer" target="_blank">Bloomberg</a>, <a href="https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/arkansas/articles/2018-01-29/tyson-foods-announces-investment-in-food-tech-startup" target="_blank">AP</a>, <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/chloesorvino/2018/01/29/exclusive-interview-tyson-invests-in-lab-grown-protein-startup-memphis-meats-joining-bill-gates-and-richard-branson/#7b73fd153351" target="_blank">Forbes</a>, <a href="http://fortune.com/2018/01/29/tyson-memphis-meats-investment/" target="_blank">Fortune</a>, <a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/tyson-lab-grown-meat-startup-memphis-meats-bill-gates-2018-1" target="_blank">Business Insider</a>, <a href="http://www.foxbusiness.com/features/2018/01/29/tyson-foods-invests-in-lab-grown-meat-startup.html" target="_blank">Fox Business</a>, Background: <a href="https://climatenexus.org/climate-issues/food/" target="_blank">Climate Nexus backgrounders on animal agriculture and climate change</a></p><p> <em>For more </em><a href="http://ecowatch.com/climate-change-news/" target="_blank"><em>climate change</em></a><em> and </em><a href="http://ecowatch.com/business/renewables/" target="_blank"><em>clean energy</em></a><em> news, you can follow Climate Nexus on </em><a href="https://twitter.com/ClimateNexus" target="_blank"><em>Twitter</em></a><em> and </em><a href="https://www.facebook.com/ClimateNexus/" target="_blank"><em>Facebook</em></a><em>, and sign up for daily </em><a href="http://climatenexus.us4.list-manage1.com/subscribe?u=d1f5797e59060083034310930&id=7c84c08aaa" target="_blank"><em>Hot News</em></a><em>.</em></p>
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To truly get the most out of life, a person needs to be able to get a good night's sleep, which has led many to wonder if there is anything behind the idea of CBD for sleep improvement.
<p>According to the <a href="https://www.sleephealth.org/sleep-health/the-state-of-sleephealth-in-america/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">American Sleep Apnea Association</a>, an estimated 50 to 70 million people in the United States spanning all ages and socioeconomic classes suffer from sleeplessness. Both men and women are impacted by sleep disturbances, and according to <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/sleep/data_statistics.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The American Academy of Sleep Medicine and the Sleep Research Society</a>, adults aged 18-60 years old need at least seven hours of sleep each night to realize optimal health and well-being. </p><p>Ultimately, when a person does not get the sleep they need they run the risk of developing many chronic health conditions, including high blood pressure, stroke, heart disease, obesity, diabetes, and other mental health issues. Therefore, a person must develop good sleep practices and implement strategies both during the day and before bed that will allow them to get the sleep they need to have a great life. </p><p>In this article, we will explore why Americans have problems sleeping, discuss strategies for improving sleep, and most importantly investigate the role that CBD for sleep improvement could play in helping people achieve a healthy sleep cycle.</p><h2>Our Top CBD Oils for Sleep</h2><p><em>Each product featured here has been independently selected by the writer. If you make a purchase using the links included, we may earn commission.</em></p><ul class="ee-ul"><li><a href="https://takespruce.com/?rfsn=2546834.ac5974&subid=EW_Sleep" target="_blank">Spruce CBD Oil</a> - Strongest CBD Oil for Sleep</li><li><a href="https://cbdistillery.vxoy.net/52VD3" target="_blank">CBDistillery CBN + CBD Oil</a> - Best for Sleep Specifically</li><li><a href="https://plantpeople.pxf.io/av09o" target="_blank">Plant People CBN Oil</a> - Best for Calming and Sleep</li></ul><h2>How We Picked the Best CBD Oils for Sleep</h2><p>For the sake of this article, the source and quality of the CBD oils that we will discuss were properly vetted. All recommended products were derived from industrial hemp grown in the United States and contains under 0.3% THC, which is required by law. Additionally, all products have been tested by third-party labs to ensure their quality and safety.</p><p><span></span>When reviewing CBD brands and products, we focus on six major factors:</p><ul class="ee-ul"><li><strong>Value</strong> — is the brand's CBD oil affordable compared to similar products?</li><li><strong>Strength</strong> — how much CBD and what type of CBD does their oil contain?</li><li><strong>Source </strong>— where does the company source their hemp and how is the CBD extracted?</li><li><strong>Flavor</strong> — does the product come in any flavors and do they flavor them naturally?</li><li><strong>Transparency</strong> — do they offer third-party lab test results and information about each batch of CBD?</li><li><strong>Customer experience</strong> — what do customer have to say about the product and purchasing experience?</li></ul><p>Using these standards we were able to select the best CBD oils for sleep. Learn more about our choices below.</p>
<h2>Why is sleep important?<br></h2><p>Sleep plays an important role in your mental and physical health. When you have a healthy sleep cycle, your body and mind are able to engage in many restorative processes including healing and repairing cognitive and cardiac functions. Even though you may be dreaming, your body is actively working, boosting your immune system, fighting inflammation, regulating digestive processes, and so much more. </p><p>Without healthy sleep, one's body will not be able to effectively fight off diseases and the brain cannot function properly. This not only leads to physical health issues but also can result in a lack of concentration and clear thinking as well as impediments when trying to process and retain memories. </p><p>Sleep problems can also break down the circadian rhythm. For instance, light directly impacts this process. Inside the brain, there is a region of nerve cells called the hypothalamus. Within the hypothalamus is a cell cluster called the suprachiasmatic nucleus. Here signals are processed when the eyes are exposed to natural or artificial light, which helps the brain identify whether it is day or night. When natural light dissipates in the evening, melatonin, a natural hormone, is released in the body, which is why you feel drowsy as the night wears on. </p><p>In the morning, as you near your wake cycle, cortisol, another hormone, is released, which helps you feel alert and ready for the day. This is the basis of a healthy sleep cycle, and when it is disrupted, or if your body doesn't produce the natural hormones it needs to regulate this cycle, then you may find yourself suffering for shut-eye. </p><h2>Common Causes of Sleep Loss</h2><p>Poor sleep can be caused by many different factors, including chronic pain, stress, post-traumatic stress disorder, and anxiety. Financial and relationship worries can be culprits as well. </p><p>However, as we noted, CBD not only has the potential for helping as a sleep aid and improving sleep quality but also can mitigate and manage anxiety and assist with pain relief through its anti-inflammation properties.</p><h2>Impacts of insomnia</h2><p>Insomnia is a serious sleep disorder that can be acute (short-term) or chronic (long-term). While it is incredibly common and can cause a person to have problems falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking far too early, the fact is, insomnia can drastically impact your energy level, your work performance, your quality of life, and has the potential to cause negative physical and mental health outcomes. Insomnia can be caused by stress, work and travel schedules, diet and exercise habits, too much screentime, life events such as divorce, job loss, and grief, medications, and more. </p><p>According to the <a href="https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/insomnia/symptoms-causes/syc-20355167" target="_blank">Mayo Clinic</a>, chronic insomnia can result in many of the health conditions we have referenced, including heart disease, diabetes, obesity, etc., and can also cause depression and anxiety. </p><p>Many people who have insomnia turn to self-medicating in the form of alcohol and drug abuse because they believe it will help them get to sleep, or they turn to over-the-counter pills and pharmaceuticals, which can be habit-forming and addictive. </p><p>Right now, one in four Americans develops insomnia annually, according to <a href="https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/06/180605154114.htm" target="_blank">Science Daily</a>. However, insomnia remains the most prevalent sleep disorder in the United States, and 40 million Americans suffer from chronic insomnia. </p><h2>Can CBD Help Improve Your Sleep?</h2><p>If you feel like your sleep cycle has been completely thrown out of whack, it could be time to look for help in getting back to normal. Even though you may feel tired, you may still be in a position where sleep alludes you, and it is likely because your body is overloaded with stress hormones and cortisol, which is what is keeping you awake. This is where CBD for sleep might offer a solution.</p><p>Cannabidiol, also known by the acronym CBD, has received much attention recently for its potential to help with a wide range of ailments, including anxiety, mood enhancement, and more. Another area it could assist with is its ability to induce sleepiness and help you get a good night's rest.</p><p>According to a 2019 study published in <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6326553/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Permanente Journal on behalf of the National Institutes of Health</a>, CBD was examined for its efficacy in not only treating anxiety problems and post-traumatic stress disorder but also sleep disorders. The results of the study displayed that the patients treated through the use of CBD over the course of three months saw an improvement in their sleep cycles, as well as a lessening of their anxiety and other mental anguish. Administered in doses of 25 mg of CBD, the cannabidiol was well received. Side effects were minimal and typically related to daytime sleepiness on higher doses of CBD.</p><p>It is believed that CBD can improve sleep processes because it triggers the body's endocannabinoid system, a biological system that is comprised of endocannabinoids, receptors, and enzymes that regulate a variety of bodily functions, including sleep, memory, appetite, and mood.</p><p>Phytocannabinoids like CBD have the potential to interact on an indirect basis with cannabinoid receptors in the endocannabinoid system, thereby encouraging the body to sleep as well as regulate other hormones that contribute to sleep loss.</p><h2>How to Choose the Best CBD for Sleep</h2><p>If you are interested in CBD for sleep quality improvement, then it is important to do your research and realize that not all CBD tinctures are created equal.</p><p>In order to feel confident knowing that you purchased a high-quality CBD product, only buy from a brand that engages in accredited, third-party lab testing and subsequently publishes its lab reports on its website. You must be able to see that what is on the label of your CBD oil actually is validated through testing processes.</p><p>This also ensures that the CBD oil is free of toxins, including pesticides, heavy metals, microbials, and solvents, and contains the concentration of CBD, terpenes, and other cannabinoids and plant parts that it claims.</p><p>Additionally, if you are buying a CBD product specifically to improve sleep quality, then you may want to consider a full-spectrum CBD tincture as opposed to a broad-spectrum or CBD isolate product. We find that many people note that they have a better experience with full-spectrum because it has a broad range of cannabinoids that work together. This creates synergy and effectively triggers the endocannabinoid system.</p><p>Finally, also consider specifically purchasing a product that contains melatonin, which is a natural hormone that regulates sleep alongside wakefulness. Boosting this particular hormone, which is already found in your body, can truly improve your sleep-wake cycle.</p><h2><span></span>Should I Try CBD for Sleep?</h2><p>In conclusion, there is no denying that we live in stressful times and because of that many people in the United States are experiencing problems with achieving healthy sleep patterns. However, there is no need to suffer through another night tossing and turning. CBD for sleep is proven to help regulate sleep cycles, promote restful sleep, and could assist with a variety of other medical conditions.</p><p>Just keep in mind that since CBD oil is not regulated by the FDA, you must do your due diligence. If you are considering introducing CBD for sleep quality improvement in your life, consult with a doctor if you have any existing medical conditions prior to beginning use.</p>
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From Silicon Valley tech moguls to business executives and entrepreneurs, these people know that the future of food means not slaughtering animals.
<p><strong>1. Bill Gates</strong></p><p class="shortcode-media shortcode-media-rebelmouse-image">
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<small class="image-media media-photo-credit" placeholder="add photo credit...">JStone / <a href="https://www.shutterstock.com/image-photo/new-york-september-24-bill-gates-155863772?src=ISnaUJMaTBUFcnl9zdH-7g-1-1" target="_blank">Shutterstock</a></small></p><p>The Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist known for fighting world hunger has made major investments in both plant-based and clean meat companies, such as <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/how-a-startup-that-makes-fake-meat-from-plants-caught-the-attention-of-bill-gates-and-the-founders-of-twitter-2015-7" target="_blank">Beyond Meat</a> and <a href="https://www.mercyforanimals.org/breaking-major-meat-producer-invests-in-clean" target="_blank">Memphis Meats</a>.<br></p><p><strong>2. Sir Richard Branson</strong></p><p class="shortcode-media shortcode-media-rebelmouse-image">
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<small class="image-media media-photo-credit" placeholder="add photo credit...">Prometheus72 / <a href="https://www.shutterstock.com/image-photo/istanbul-turkey-november-17-famous-english-171314354?src=3pXoNesbJBupLn3LGSSs1g-1-6" target="_blank">Shutterstock</a></small></p><p>Sir Richard Branson founded Virgin Group. Like Bill Gates, Branson has made significant investments in both plant-based and clean meats. Last year, he invested in the <a href="https://www.mercyforanimals.org/breaking-major-meat-producer-invests-in-clean" target="_blank">clean meat startup Memphis Meats</a>.<br></p><p>In a blog post, <a href="https://www.aol.com/article/finance/2017/09/29/richard-branson-is-predicting-the-end-of-meat-in-30-years-will-he-be-right/23227638/" target="_blank">Branson wrote</a>, "I believe that in 30 years or so, we will no longer need to kill any animals and that all <a href="https://www.ecowatch.com/tag/meat-consumption">meat</a> will either be clean or plant-based, taste the same and also be much healthier for everyone."</p><p><strong>3. Lisa Feria</strong></p><p class="shortcode-media shortcode-media-rebelmouse-image">
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<small class="image-media media-photo-credit" placeholder="add photo credit...">Frederic Legrand-COMEO / <a href="https://www.shutterstock.com/image-photo/deauville-france-may-26-2011-google-182167508?src=54-lGIteIhHetsekJ45Tvg-1-0" target="_blank">Shutterstock</a></small></p><p>Lisa Feria is the CEO of <a href="https://straydogcapital.com/" target="_blank">Stray Dog Capital</a>, a firm that invests in early-stage startups, products and services that will replace the use of animals in the food supply chain. Under Feria's leadership, Stray Dog has made investments in <a href="https://beyondmeat.com/" target="_blank">Beyond Meat</a>, <a href="https://www.kite-hill.com/" target="_blank">Kite Hill</a>, <a href="https://www.memphismeats.com/" target="_blank">Memphis Meats</a> and more.<br></p><p><strong>4. Eric Schmidt</strong></p>
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<p>Eric Schmidt served as executive chairman of Google's parent company, Alphabet, from 2011-2018. After Google attempted to buy the plant-protein startup Impossible Foods, Schmidt stated that <a href="https://www.livekindly.co/googles-executive-chairman-predicts-vegan-revolution-coming/" target="_blank">a vegan revolution was coming</a>.<br></p><p><strong>5. Miyoko Schinner</strong></p>
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<p>Miyoko Schinner, the formidable force behind <a href="https://www.chooseveg.com/miyoko-for-president-vegan-cheese-maker-sets" target="_blank">Miyoko's Creamery</a>, is changing the game of the <a href="https://www.ecowatch.com/tag/vegan">vegan</a> cheese market as well as the lives of the farmed animals she rescues in her spare time.<br></p><p><strong>6. Sergey Brin</strong></p>
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<small class="image-media media-photo-credit" placeholder="add photo credit...">Thomas Hawk / Flickr</small></p><p>Google co-founder Sergey Brin provided $330,000 to fund the world's first cultured hamburger. He <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/science/video/2013/aug/05/google-burger-sergey-brin-lab-grown-hamburger" target="_blank">describes</a> clean meat as a technology with "the capability to transform how we view our world."</p><p><strong>7. Liz Dee</strong></p>
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<p>Smarties co-owner Liz Dee is also the CEO of Baleine & Bjorn Capital. She's made investments in the clean meat company <a href="https://www.memphismeats.com/" target="_blank">Memphis Meats</a>, vegan clothing brand <a href="https://vautecouture.com/" target="_blank">Vaute Couture</a> and plant-based food companies <a href="https://www.purplecarrot.com/" target="_blank">Purple Carrot</a> and <a href="https://www.nutpods.com/" target="_blank">Nutpods</a>.</p><p><strong>8. Li Ka-shing</strong></p>
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<p><strong></strong>Li Ka-shing is a Hong Kong business magnate, investor and philanthropist. He's committed to changing the way the world eats by investing in the plant-based meat company <a href="https://www.impossiblefoods.com/" target="_blank">Impossible Foods</a>.</p><p>You don't need to be an entrepreneur or billionaire philanthropist to help create a more compassionate world. Just switch to a <a href="https://www.mercyforanimals.org/killing-animals-is-killing-the-planet-heres" target="_blank">sustainable</a> and <a href="https://www.mercyforanimals.org/here-are-the-top-10-health-concerns-linked" target="_blank">healthy</a> vegan diet.</p><p><em>Reposted with permission from our media associate <a href="https://www.alternet.org/animal-rights/8-business-leaders-who-are-investing-close-slaughterhouses-good" target="_blank">AlterNet</a>.</em></p>
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Ethan Brown—the founder and CEO of vegan company Beyond Meat—has big dreams for his products, and they appear to be coming true in rapid succession.
His first goal was to have his revolutionary vegan Beyond Burger available in stores' refrigerated meat sections (in order to appeal to meat-eaters, too). The first Whole Foods to carry it sold out of the product within an hour. Now, Beyond Meat has unveiled its new vegan Beyond Sausage.
<p style="">The brats—whose soy- and gluten-free protein comes from peas, fava and rice—will be available in three varieties: Original Bratwurst, Sweet Italian and Hot Italian.</p><div class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="ae86e38d5ed908a3799c8362447c5b01"><div class="fb-video" data-href="https://www.facebook.com/beyondmeat/videos/1631392570251290/" data-allowfullscreen="true"></div></div><p style="">There's been quite a buzz because of Beyond Meat's impressive list of investors—including Bill Gates, Twitter cofounders Biz Stone and Evan Williams, Tyson Foods, and former McDonald's CEO Don Thompson. Brown knows that the future of food is vegan, and Beyond Meat aims to disrupt the $48 trillion meat industry.<br></p><p style=""><strong>See how realistic these meat-free sausages look:</strong></p><p class="shortcode-media shortcode-media-rebelmouse-image" style="">
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Animal agriculture is responsible for more greenhouse gas emissions than the entire transportation sector, but eating a burger doesn't have to come with a side of guilt.
Actor and environmentalist Leonardo DiCaprio has invested in Beyond Meat, the makers of the world's first vegan burger that's famously known to look, smell and even taste a lot like the real deal.
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<span></span>The company's staple <a href="http://beyondmeat.com/products/view/beyond-burger#" target="_blank">Beyond Burger</a> is made mostly from pea protein. Beet juice gives it a red meat-like color and allows it to "bleed" like a regular beef burger when cooked.
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"Livestock production is a major contributor to carbon emissions," DiCaprio said in his investment announcement. "Shifting from animal meat to the plant-based meats developed by Beyond Meat is one of the most powerful measures someone can take to reduce their impact on our climate."
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"The company's ability to create appealing, healthy meat directly from plants will go a long way in helping everyday consumers take action on climate change," he added.</p><div id="d9c68" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="7c430d6ee8724602ee096c90579839e9"><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-version="4" style=" background:#FFF; border:0;
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</div></blockquote></div><p>"I am thrilled to officially welcome Leonardo DiCaprio to the Beyond Meat family," said Ethan Brown, the chief executive of Beyond Meat, in a statement. "His investment and role as an advocate reflects a shared vision that meat made directly from plants, like our Beyond Burger, has enormous benefits for human health, the climate, natural resources, and animal welfare."</p><p>"I look forward to continuing to collaborate as we bring delicious, satiating products to a rapidly increasing consumer base." <br></p><p style=""><span></span>Beyond Meat has grown immensely since its founding in 2009. Its products can now be found in more than <a href="http://beyondmeat.com/store-locator" target="_blank">11,000 stores </a>nationwide, including Walmart, Target, Whole Foods, Kroger, Safeway, Publix and Sprouts as well as eight BurgerFi's locations and six TGI Fridays, <a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/review-leonardo-dicaprio-beyond-meat-veggie-plant-burger-2017-10" target="_blank">Business Insider</a> reported.
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Other big-name investors of the Los Angeles-based startup include Bill Gates, Twitter co-founders Biz Stone and Evan Williams, the meat company Tyson Foods and the Humane Society. Dicaprio's exact investment amount was not disclosed.
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DiCaprio, and his <a href="http://leonardodicaprio.org/" target="_blank">Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation</a>, has long put his philanthropic dollars towards environmental organizations and businesses that protect oceans, land and <a href="http://www.ecowatch.com/tag/wildlife">wildlife</a>, as well as operations that work to fight against <a href="http://www.ecowatch.com/climate-change/">climate change</a>. The foundation has offered <a href="https://www.ecowatch.com/leonardo-dicaprio-foundation-awards-2487597805.html" target="_blank">more than $80 million</a> for such causes since its founding in 1998.
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<span></span>The <a href="http://www.ecowatch.com/leonardo-dicaprio-before-the-flood-2057070140.html" target="_blank">Before the Flood</a> filmmaker has <a href="https://www.ecowatch.com/leonardo-dicaprio-lovethewild-2307586570.html" target="_blank">also invested</a> in sustainable seafood company LoveTheWild and <a href="https://www.ecowatch.com/tag/vegan">vegan</a> snack company Hippeas.
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Dicaprio's latest investment doesn't just make environmental sense, but a financial one too. The global market for alternative meats such as tofu, tempeh, textured vegetable protein, seitan, quorn and other plant based sources is <a href="https://www.alliedmarketresearch.com/press-release/global-meat-substitute-market.html" target="_blank">forecasted</a> to garner $5.2 billion by 2020.
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