Review: Is THIS the most realistic plant-based 'chicken' and 'bacon' yet?

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BusinessGreen gives its verdict on UK start-up THIS and its attempt to create realistic alternatives to meat from plant-based ingredients

So 'what exactly is THIS?' you might well ask, mid-mouthful. It may win no prizes for its name (just try Googling it), but the UK start-up making vegan chicken and bacon from peas and soybeans has already...

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