Plant Based World Expo’s new ‘Industry Voices” Series, launching on April 27, will allow professionals to connect with and learn from plant-based industry experts from the likes of Target, Kroger, Kerry Foods and more. Industry Voices has been specifically created with retailers, foodservice providers, plant-based brands, investors, and industry members in mind to explore opportunities, trends and gain…
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Growing the Business of Plant-Based Foods in a Changing World
Plant Based World and Plant Based Foods Association team up to advance the plant-based foods market by Julie Emmett Riding on the tailwinds of a successful 2019, 2020 was off to a strong start for the natural foods industry. Stakeholders, suppliers, and retailers like Hannaford, a supermarket chain operating in New England and New York,…
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…
Plant-Based Foods are on the Move in Canada
by Leslie Ewing America’s Northern Neighbour is Leading with Sector Innovation If sales are any indication, plant-based foods is one of the most exciting categories in the United States. The industry is growing at a tremendous pace while making a dizzying array of product choices available to American consumers. But perhaps you’d be surprised to…
Abe’s: The Official Muffin of Equality Launches at 7-Eleven
by Ben Davis Imagine being a kid at a birthday party, looking around at all of your friends enjoying a delicious cake and not being allowed to participate because of your food allergies. How frustrating and confusing would that situation be? That feeling of being left out, through no fault of your own… it’s something…
CNN BUSINESS: Dunkin’ Announces Beyond Sausage Breakfast Sandwich
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…
FOODABLE: Plant-Based is a Cultural Shift
This video from Foodable TV highlights the increasing plant-based shift in both the retail and food service space. Nearly 50% of food influencers are actively seeking more plant-based options. Major retailers are asking their suppliers for more plant-based products for their shelves and restaurants that have added vegan options to menus have seen an increase…
FOOD NAVIGATOR: 39% of Americans Actively Trying to Eat More Plant-Based Foods
Innovative plant-based food options outperform traditional staples, Nielsen finds 20-Jun-2018 By Mary Ellen Shoup Plant-based food options continue to win over Americans’ share of stomach and wallets accounting for nearly 20% of food and beverage dollars spent last year, according to a new report by Nielsen.
PLANT BASED NEWS: $2.4 Trillion Backed FAIRR Initiative Sets Sights on Plant-Based Investments
Plant Based News reports: A new report entitled Plant-based profits is urging major global food brands move away from their reliance on animal proteins – and look at creating plant-based products instead. The report, which is backed by a $2.4 trillion coalition of 57 large investors, features an analysis of 16 multinationals. It concluded that Nestlé and…
BUSINESS INSIDER: Plant-Based Reigns Supreme; the Ultimate Diet for Mind and Body
Business Insider reports “a growing body of evidence suggests that a plant-based diet — which focuses on vegetables while incorporating whole grains and lean proteins — reigns supreme. It’s been found to be ideal for losing weight, staying lean, and keeping the mind sharp.” Supermodel Christie Brinkley discusses how a plant-based diet keeps her mind and body sharp at 64 years of age.