by Benjamin Davis It was a different world back in winter of 2020, when Michelle Adelman was preparing to participate in the opening keynote panel at the 2nd annual Plant Based World Expo. Of course, the conference did not take place last year, but that did not stop Adelman and her team at Infinite Foods…
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Supplier Diversity: A Massive Business Opportunity
We often look to the grassroots campaigns and revolutions of the people that cause a stir and initiate societal change. Progress would not happen without these efforts, yet, at the same time, progress can often be impeded by a lack of cooperation from established industries and existing structures. What kind of progress could we make…
Restaurants: Try Plant-Based Risk-Free with VEDGEco!
by Benjamin Davis Are you an independent restaurant owner seeking to increase sales and better serve your evolving customer base? VEDGEco – the first ever entirely plant-based wholesaler – is offering a coupon to qualified restaurants for $125 worth of free product shipped right to your door. This is the perfect opportunity for any establishment…
State of the Plant-Based Union with Elysabeth Alfano
Thank you to all those who attended our live webinar, State of the Plant-Based Union: Elysabeth Alfano Recaps 2020 and Shares Trends for 2021. It was quite the information-packed presentation and extensive Q+A that took us 10 minutes over our scheduled time. For the retail and foodservice buyers in our audience, along with the manufacturers, investors and…
Musings of a Master Chef: Squash
by Certified Master Chef James Corwell This time of year, my cooking is inspired by all things squash. It is versatile, meaty, and satisfying on many levels regardless of flavor profiles or cooking techniques. Squash comes from a Narragansett Indian word askutasquash and considered an ancient crop that goes back 10,000 years. Squash is also…
Puris: The Brand with the Pulse on the Industry
by Ben Davis You may have only heard of Puris before if you are deeply ingrained in the plant-based marketplace and supply chain. This article’s intention is to change that, as we re-introduce a company that’s evolving its image while staying true to its full-circle mission of turning seeds into delicious foods for hungry consumers….
GLOBAL 12 BILLION MISSION: Certified Master Chef James Corwell
The Plant Based World had the pleasure of connecting with James Beard Certified Master Chef, James Corwell, for LIVE Webinar/Q+A in preparation for his keynote address at the United Nations PRME Event on Global Sustainability. The PRME virtual conference is set to take place this October 26-29. REGISTER NOW! Check out the full, nearly hour-long…
Join Us for Pathfinder, the World’s First Female Founder Summit Dedicated to Plant-Based Innovation
by Jennifer Stojkovic By 2027, the plant-based industry will be worth $74 billion dollars, yet less than 3% of all capital in the world is invested into female founders and less than 1% is invested into female founders of color. We’re going to change that. We are excited to announce the launch of VWS Pathfinder,…
CPG Marketing Lessons: Launching a Disruptive Brand
by Chris Mahoney I recently led the development and launch of a disruptive brand in the health and wellness food and beverage space for the first time in my career. It was a very rewarding experience. As I think about what made this launch so successful, I want to share the 5 most important lessons…
Rolling Back the Clock: Charting a New Food System for Africa
by Andrew Miller and Michelle Adelman What if you could roll back the clock? Back to a time before the Great Recession, before the impact of global warming, killer hurricanes, country-sized firestorms, melting glaciers, and industrialized factory farming with animals injected with hormones and antibiotics. To a time when shopping local was the only option,…