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…
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WPTV: West Palm Beach Hospital Rolls Out Plant-Based Menu for Patients
In a move that might seem to fall into the category of “a no-brainer” West Palm Beach Good Samaritan Medical Center has become one of the very first hospitals in the nation to offer patients a full plant-based menu during their recovery process. “We respect the dietary needs of our community and we are…
PLANT BASED NEWS: 1 in 12 Children Raised Vegan; 29% of Meals Meat-Free in UK
Compelling plant-based eating data continues to flow out of Great Britain. Plant Based News reports the findings of a new study: According to the organization, Britons ate 3.9 billion meat-free evening meals in the 12 months to October 2015. This rose to 4.3 billion in the 12 months to October 2017. And the number of…
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.
LA TIMES: Beyond Meat Expands; Sets Eyes on Plant-Based Bacon and Steak
This article from The Los Angeles Times discusses how continuing investments in Beyond Meat are affecting the expansion of the business, its growing laboratory facilities and vision for the future. The new Beyond Sausage is just hitting retailers as we speak, and while I have not had the opportunity to taste one yet, these photos…
VEGNEWS: Cargill Joins Pea Protein Manufacturer on Mission to Produce Plant-Based Foods
VegNews reports that Cargill – The Animal Agriculture Supplier – has teamed up with PURIS – the largest pea protein manufacturer in North America. The partnership is only part of Cargill’s new investment strategy aiming to expand into the sustainable, plant-based food market.
GLOBENEWSWIRE: Global Plant-Based Protein Market Projected to Reach $14 Billion by 2022
Research and Markets’ reports the global plant based protein market was USD 8.35 billion in 2016 and is estimated to reach USD 14.22 billion by 2022 at a CAGR of 5.9% during the forecasted period.