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…
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LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE: Impossible Burger 2.0 Makes Waves at CES 2019
A burger at the Consumer Electronics Show? Yes, you heard that right. Impossible Foods made a big splash as the debut food product to make an appearance on the exhibit floor of such an event. The boundary-pushing company introduced the new Impossible Burger 2.0 and even took home several prestigious honors at a show that…
DELI MARKET NEWS: Maple Leaf Foods Launches Plant-Based Subsidiary
Major food producer Maple Lead foods has launched its own plant-based subsidiary which will go by the name of Greenleaf Foods. The new company will consolidate the brands Litelife and Field Roast under one name. Greenleaf will be headquartered in Chicago, IL, and led by industry veteran Dan Curtin. “We have established leading brands that…
LIVEKINDLY: JUST Plant-Based Egg Set to Hit Retail and Food Service Locations
Remember that favorite breakfast sandwich you loved before switching to a plant-based diet? New JUST Egg is giving that experience back and is set to be available at food service establishments and retail locations across the United States in the coming months. Check out LIVEKINDLY’s full report here: The product is made from mung beans,…
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.
FOOD NAVIGATOR: Largest Food Company in the World Notes Importance of Plant-Based Sector
As the largest food company in the world, Netslé moving into the plant-based arena will hopefully be a major trendsetter for other large food corporations. Food Navigator reports on the Garden Gourmet brand and the views the company has on the continuously expanding plant-based trend. Check out the full article here: ‘An important growth platform…
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…
NATION’S RESTAURANT NEWS: Plant-Based Protein Trends Update
Check out this article for a full update on the adoption of plant-based protein from the Impossible Burger and Beyond Sausage to more traditional veggie dishes like falafel. Nearly 40 percent of Americans are “actively trying to incorporate more plant-based foods into their diets,” according to a report by consumer and market research firm Nielsen, and…
FORBES: KFC Announces Plans for Plant-Based Chicken
Believe it or not, Kentucky Fried Chicken is debuting its first batch of chicken-free chicken in the UK! Be it health, diet, environmental or ethical concerns, consumers’ appetite for plant-based meat is getting bigger than ever. In yet another telling sign that it’s catching on in the mass market, fast-food giant KFC is working on a faux-chicken…
LIVEKINDLY: Brand New Vegan Steak Flying Off Shelves in the UK
LiveKindly reports that a new vegan steak has sold 40,000 units in one week. Made from wheat and soy, Vivera’s plant-based steak is made to imitate the look, flavor, and texture of a traditional animal-based steak, right down to a “bloody” pink center created with natural, plant-based coloring. Reviewers from New Foods who tried the new vegan meat…