'Mushroom meat' designed to cut down on food waste

Manufacturers say vegan friendly alternative will save 80 tonnes of food from being discarded

Jane Thynne

Head of News and Business

29 April 2024 • 1 min read

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UK foodservice provider Fresh Direct unveiled its latest product - 'mushroom meat' -

A new plant-based ‘meat' has been launched in a bid to cut down on food waste. UK foodservice provider Fresh Direct unveiled its latest product - 'mushroom meat' - which it said ‘provides a healthy...

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