HOW TO: NAVIGATE AS A FOOD TECH START-UP

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December 15, 2021

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December 15, 2021

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Better Nature

Snapshot of Christopher Kong's interview at CUTalks

In this CUTalks podcast our Co-Founder Chris shares the story behind Better Nature, the challenges faced and much more! Tune in :)

**CUTalks by CUTEC, Interview with Christopher Kong**‍

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Better Nature's tempeh in a curry with tenderstem brocolli.

MAKING VEGANISM MORE ACCESSIBLE: OUR APPROACH TO PLANT-BASED EATING

We dive into veganism, plant-based eating, privilege and our desire to make vegan foods more accessible and affordable to all.

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A field of seedlings sprouting from the earth.

LET'S TALK ABOUT SOY

“So, you eat soy? But what about all the issues, such as extreme deforestation, caused by soy production? Doesn’t sound very sustainable to me.”

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A dish of tempeh and rice served over a banana leaf

OUR TOP 4 TIPS FOR LIFE BEYOND VEGANUARY

In this post we discuss things that help you enjoy and make the most out of plant-based eating also after Veganuary.

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A brick building with a sign on the side that reads "how are you really"

BETTER NATURE x SPILL - BECAUSE MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS

We wholeheartedly believe that mental health should never be pushed aside or to be left in the dark corners. Mental health deserves our attention, not only when there are heavy, grey clouds hanging above our heads but also in the normal day to day.

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An assortment of all difficult colours of lupin beans.

LUPIN BEANS 101 - NUTRITIONAL POWERHOUSE THAT YOU WANT TO KNOW ABOUT

Lupin beans are so great that it’s very hard not to be a fan. In this post we’re going to dive into all things lupin: what it is, why it’s so great and what delicious dishes to make with lupin tempeh. Enjoy!

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A field of sunflowers with the sunlight shining through.

MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS WEEK: OUR TOP 4 WELLBEING TIPS

It’s Mental Health Awareness Week so we thought it was a good opportunity to talk about issues close to our hearts: mental wellbeing and worthiness.

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A wooden basket containing carrots and other vegetables. Image credit to Markus Spiske.

LET'S GO GREEN! PART 1

It’s easy to feel defeated in the face of news about the state of the world, climate and environment but don’t lose hope. The best antidote to feeling hopeless or anxious is action. If you want to go green in 2020 but aren’t sure how to do so, we have some ideas for you. The first part of our new mini series is focused on how you can help protect this precious planet through food.

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Driando, co-founder of Better Nature, running a marathon wearing a "I run for tempeh" running shirt.

INDONESIA, THE HOME OF TEMPEH: INTERVIEW WITH OUR CO-FOUNDER DRIANDO

Driando, a co-founder of Better Nature, reflects on where tempeh comes from and the significance of the relationship between Indonesia and tempeh.

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A group photo of our co-founder Driando with his family all supporting the Indonesian Tempeh Movement.

HAPPY WORLD FOOD DAY!

Today is the annual #WorldFoodDay, so we figured it’s a good opportunity to talk a bit more about our mission and our charity partner ITM, Indonesian Tempe Movement.

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A plate of fried sliced tempeh garnishes with chillis and lime leaves.

SO, WHAT EXACTLY IS TEMPEH?

It's the world's best kept protein secret! Put simply, tempeh (pronounced tem-pay) fermentation takes any legume, nut, grain or seed (it’s typically made using soybeans) and transforms them into an even better food source.

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A red heart against a black background with "Spread Love" written in it.

7 ORGANISATIONS WORTH SUPPORTING IF YOU CAN

We’ve been reminded that giving and helping someone in need are things that help also the giver, not just the receiver. For instance, the messages we received regarding the tempeh care packs we sent out have brought us more joy than we can explain - they’ve made our day numerous times. So, we wanted to put together a list of some amazing organisations that are worth donating to if you’re able to do so.

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"EAT" in neon lights against a black background.

SO MANY DELICIOUS DISHES, SO LITTLE TIME

We’ve created a list of some amazing veggie eateries in London to celebrate the delicious plant-based food that is made in this city.

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A man sitting down on a bed with a book on his lap and a mug in his hand.

OUR TOP 20 BOOKS TO READ DURING SELF-ISOLATION

Losing yourself into a good book with a cup of tea and some biscuits or chocolate is definitely an activity that brings us joy - especially nowadays. Diving into a captivating book can help you forget the worries of the world for a while, and then surface again recharged and refreshed. So, instead of talking about tempeh, plant-based diet or ways to go green, we wanted to do something different today and share some of our favourite reads with you.

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WE'RE NOW PLASTIC NEUTRAL!

Exciting news! Through our partnership with rePurpose Global, we’re now contributing to the removal of the same amount of plastic from the environment as we use in our packaging and shipping, making us the first Plastic Neutral meat-alternative company in the world (isn’t that wild?!).

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Image of spring onions, ginger, garlic and onions.

5 SIMPLE COOKING TIPS FOR LOCKDOWN

No matter whether you’re relying on old trusted recipes, sustaining mainly on pizza and chocolate or trying out new recipes like nobody’s business, we all need to limit time spent outside and the number of trips to the shops. Also, queues to online food deliveries ain’t always short...So, it’s in our (and the planet’s) best interest to really make the most out of the foods we have at home. We have an opportunity to discover new ways of using ingredients we might normally discard and get savvy in the kitchen, so let’s embrace it and make it delicious!

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An instagram post with "Tempeh vs Tofu" in bold in the centre.

TEMPEH VS TOFU - FRIENDS NOT TWINS

Since tofu and tempeh are both typically made with soybeans and sold in a block, we often get asked whether they’re the same. As you might have guessed from the title of this blog, they’re not - they’re both awesome, but in different ways. So, how exactly do these two plant-based pals differ? We’re glad you asked.

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