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…
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Kroger and Hannaford Lead the Way with Plant Based Foods Association Partnerships
by Ben Davis It was not long ago that a plant-based eater had to make a separate trip to a natural and organic store like Whole Foods to find a real selection of meat, dairy and other alternatives. This is no longer the case, thanks to recent programs launched by the Plant Based Foods Association…
USA TODAY: Impossible Burger Set for Retail Launch
We’ve been waiting a while for this announcement! Impossible Burger is coming to grocery stores. Check out the details of the announcement here via USA Today: The plant-based meat patty, already on the menu at White Castle, Burger King, Red Robin and The Cheesecake Factory, is making its grocery store debut Friday at California-based Gelson’s Markets. Silicon Valley-based Impossible Foods, founded…
PROGRESSIVE GROCER: A Tasting Tour of Plant Based World Expo
Of all the excitement that took place at the Javits Center this past weekend, one thing to note was the presence of the mainstream food industry. Buyers from large scale food retailers, distributors and food service providers have taken notice of the increased consumer demand for plant-based options. The Plant Based World expo floor gave…
Big Retail’s Plant-Based Influence with Ann Beaty
This month we are excited to bring you a conversation with Ann Beaty, Director of Kroger Merchandising Consulting at 84.51°. Ann’s experience working with the largest grocery chain in the U.S. combined with her personal connection to plant-based eating has given her a unique and valuable perspective on the plant-based foods market. Ann discusses her…
NEW HOPE: Before The Butcher is First Plant-Based Alternative in the Butcher Case
Protein options on grocery shelves are already miles ahead of where they were even just a few years ago… but what does the future have in store? With new brands creating innovative products and stirring competition within the plant-based meat space, the sky is truly the limit. California retail store Bristol Farms has taken the…
Plant-Based Innovation and Culture at Whole Foods Market with Jessica Pastore
If there’s one retail store that is known for bringing the best in natural food options to consumers across the country, it’s Whole Foods Market. This month we are excited to connect with Jessica Pastore, Senior Pricing Analyst for Whole Foods with a particular passion and expertise in plant-based eating. In this conversation Jessica tells…
FAST COMPANY: Making Food Sound Delicious with Creative Labeling
The increase in brands launching plant-based foods, beverages and products of all sorts has brought with it an influx of new marketing challenges. How a company chooses to label its product is an essential piece of targeting the proper audience. This article dives into this topic and finds the conclusion that simply making new, healthy…
THE GUARDIAN: Sainsbury’s Launches Plant-Based Meats in Meat Cases Across UK
UK grocery chain Sainsbury’s is set to follow the lead of Beyond Meat and launch a plant-based meat alternative in the meat case of 400 stores. The Guardian reports: The “lookalike” burgers and mince making their UK debut in Sainsbury’s on 27 June are made by the Danish manufacturer Naturli’ Foods – a leading developer…