Big news today for lovers of breakfast sandwiches who are trying to cut back on meat consumption! Dunkin’ has announced a partnership with Beyond Meat to introduce a plant-based sausage patty breakfast sandwich at Manhattan locations with a possible nation-wide roll out pending. Read the full article from CNN Business here: Dunkin’ is expanding its…
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Launch of Plant Based World Conference & Expo Deemed Huge Success: Nearly 4,000 Diverse Attendees Gather for Inaugural Event
Business Professionals, Medical Experts and Consumers Meet with 125 Exhibitors and Sponsors NEW YORK, NY June xx, 2019 – This past weekend, the Javits Center was the place to be for anyone and everyone interested in learning about the growth of the plant-based foods market, which is transforming the way people eat. Trade show management…
THE GOOD FOOD INSTITUTE: Insights from Plant Based World
The Good Food Institute has been leading the way in supporting the growth of the meat alternatives space. GFI team members were active on site at Plant Based World Conference & Expo this past weekend, including Caroline Bushnell and Zak Weston, both of whom moderated panels in the Eat For The Future Business Forum. Anyone…
CNBC: Little Caesars Adds Plant-Based Sausage to Pizza Menu
That’s right… Little Caesars, the company currently advertising its pizza that is quite literally wrapped in bacon, has announced the introduction of plant-based Impossible sausage to its menu. Hopefully we will be hearing an announcement for plant-based cheese soon! Read the full article on CNBC here: Little Caesars CEO David Scrivano noticed a steady trend…
MODERN RESTAURANT MANAGEMENT: Joys of Functional Food
Plant Based World media partner MRM News has released this video on the joys of functional food. Read the accompanying article here.
Rich Landau and Fran Costigan to Headline Culinary Stage at Plant Based World Expo
PLANT BASED WORLD EXPO HALL TO OFFER SEVERAL FEATURE AREAS INCLUDING CULINARY DEMONSTRATIONS, SPEAKER SERIES, AND START UP ZONE NEW YORK, NY, April 30, 2019 – Plant-based business and healthcare professionals as well as the community at large will have the opportunity to see several culinary demonstrations, hear from leading subject matter experts in a…
CNN BUSINESS: Burger King does the Impossible and Announces Nationwide Plant-Based Burger Roll Out
Only a few weeks after announcing the trial of serving plant-based burgers at 57 locations across St. Louis, Burger King has seen enough. The fast-food giant announced today that the tests have been going so well that a nationwide roll out is set for this year! Read the full article from CNN Business here: Burger…
NY TIMES: This is No Joke! The Impossible Whopper Debuts at Burger King
It may be April 1, but this announcement is dead serious. News platforms erupted this morning with Burger King dropping the launch of the “Impossible Whopper” at 57 St. Louis locations. BK is the biggest fast casual chain yet to offer a plant-based alternative to a traditional burger. With Carl’s Jr and A&W already sporting…
SKIFT TABLE: Red Robin Turns to Plant-Based Burgers to Increase Sales
It’s no longer a secret that consumers are looking for meat-free options, even at traditionally meat-heavy establishments like All-American burger joints. Red Robin has taken noticed and announced the addition of the Impossible Burger at all 570 of its US locations. The move comes after a disappointing year for Red Robin from a sales perspective….
Food Industry Leaders Come Together to Present Opening Keynote Panel at Plant Based World Conference & Expo
Panelists Include Representatives from Kroger, Compass Group and the Plant Based Foods Association New York, NY, March 13, 2019 – Ann Beaty, Director, Kroger Merchandising Consulting at 84.51° and Edward Brown,President, Restaurant Associates will join Michele Simon, Executive Director, Plant Based Foods Association for the opening day keynote to discuss The Growth of the Plant-Based…