Gucci's first-ever vegan collection is being met with skepticism due to croc leather handbags remaining on store shelves. With brands being called out for greenwashing, Gucci’s vegan collection is proving to be controversial for those who want to see the brand fully committed to its sustainability efforts.

Adidas and Stella McCartney are the first two brands to embrace Mylo, a lab-grown leather alternative based on fungi filaments. As people develop a taste for animal-free materials in fashion, they’re looking for brands to deliver innovative updates on beloved classics.

Plant-based ‘meats’ have evolved from a mere curiosity to a legitimate alternative at restaurants and supermarkets. Beyond Meat is a pioneer in this space, but as new products emerge, its dominance isn’t guaranteed. So, how can it secure its status as the premier maker of ‘meat analogues’?

Farming animals for cheap meat has proven an incubator for pandemics. With the effects of COVID-19 still at the forefront of people’s minds, how can we drastically curtail the chances of another outbreak, all the while feeding a growing population with diversifying dietary requirements?