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…
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FORBES: Aramark Teams with The Humane Society to Promote Widespread Plant-Based Adoption
Forbes reports that the Human Society has joined forces with major food provider Aramark to bring plant-based options to a widespread audience. The partnership will be a win-win for both organizations, as Aramark’s influence will further the mission of the Human Society while also allowing their business to take advantage of the growing demand for plant-based…
FOOD NAVIGATOR: The Coconut Collaborative Makes Strides in the Plant-Based Yogurt Category
This article released by FoodNavigator-USA highlights new plant-based yogurt company The Coconut Collaborative. Follow this link to learn more. There’s a reason why plant-based yogurts haven’t achieved anything close to the category share of plant-based milks – and it’s not simply that they are newer to market – claims Edward Averdieck, CEO at British coconut…
ONE GREEN PLANT: Pitchers, Catchers and Plant-Based Options Reporting for 2018 MLB Season!
The days of having to eat burgers and dogs at the ballgame are coming to an end. Food provider Aramark has announced a new wave of menus to hit Major League stadiums this spring. One Green Planet reports that vegan nachos and chickpea “un-tuna” salad will be among the options, adding: …baseball fans can also…
LIVEKINDLY: Campbell Soup and Kraft Heinz Make the Plant-Based Pivot
Major players in the food industry are noticing the rapidly increasing trends towards plant-based options. Consumers want more vegan products, and the manufacturers are scrambling to keep up. LiveKindly reports that Campbell Soup is introducing new plant-based options: The Campbell Soup Company, recognized for its classic canned tomato soup, is making a shift toward new…
PLANT BASED NEWS: New Polls Indicates that Nearly Half of Young British Columbians are Veggie Eaters!
Plant Based News has reported that a new poll out of British Columbia, Canada is showing that nearly 40% of people under the age of 35 claim to be either vegan or vegetarian. Follow this link to read more about the poll results! This is a staggering statistic that does not seem to be slowing…
PLANT BASED NEWS: 2018 “Veganuary” Results Show Massive Participation and Retention
Plant Based News reports the results of 2018’s “Veganuary” campaign, and they show no sign of the plant-based movement slowing in momentum! The majority of (previously non-vegan) respondents – 62 percent – said they intended to remain vegan afterwards. Reasons cited were: they learned more about the issues such as animal cruelty and environmental impact…
Starbucks Introduces Vegan Protein Bowl
Check out the new item on Starbuck’s food menu… it’s a hearty-looking vegan protein bowl filled with veggies and grains. Check out this link for all of the nutrition details and ingredients! Hearty lentils, rich butternut squash and roasted tomatoes are served over brown rice with lemon-tahini dressing, then topped with crunchy sunflower seeds….
LIVEKINDLY: Humane Society Offers Culinary Education to Make Cafeterias More Plant-Based
The Humane Society of the United States has begun a program to train chef’s to incorporate more plant-based options into cafeterias. LiveKindly reports: A new vegan chef training program is paving the way for more plant-based options in cafeterias across the U.S. Led by the Humane Society of the United States’ (HSUS) Senior Director of…
GREENMATTERS: IKEA Adds Vegan Hotdog; Expands Plant Based Options on Cafe Menu
It’s good to know that you can get a plant-based meal even when looking for a quick snack on your next trip to the furniture store… GreenMatters reports that IKEA is expanding upon their vegan options by adding a plant-based hot dog to the menu – testing first in Sweden and likely to be spread…