Rise of Meatless Farm: The Mindful Meat Alternative

by Ben Davis It’s summer of 2020, and by now it is fair to say that nearly all of the world is familiar with plant-based meat alternatives. While brands like Beyond and Impossible have rapidly become household names, the demand continues to expand and this offers opportunities for new players to establish themselves within the…

LIVEKINDLY: Taco Bell Moves Towards Plant-Based with New Menu Item

Cheers to Taco Bell for taking the plant-based leap. The fast-food giant is introducing a new beans/oats based taco meat at locations in Spain. Let’s hope this reaches North American establishments soon! Read the full article at LIVEKINDLY here: The Mexican-inspired fast food chain just announced the arrival of its new meat-free meat, which is…

WATT AG NET: World Poultry Leader Announces Plans for Plant-Based Protein

The world is realizing that it is time to change, as the trend of massive meat producing companies tapping in to the plant-based protein market continues. Check out this update from WattAgNet on the announcement of the new venture: JBS is the world’s largest poultry company and a global leader in the pork and beef industries….

Rich Landau and Fran Costigan to Headline Culinary Stage at Plant Based World Expo

PLANT BASED WORLD EXPO HALL TO OFFER SEVERAL FEATURE AREAS INCLUDING CULINARY DEMONSTRATIONS, SPEAKER SERIES, AND START UP ZONE   NEW YORK, NY, April 30, 2019 – Plant-based business and healthcare professionals as well as the community at large will have the opportunity to see several culinary demonstrations, hear from leading subject matter experts in a…

NY TIMES: This is No Joke! The Impossible Whopper Debuts at Burger King

It may be April 1, but this announcement is dead serious. News platforms erupted this morning with Burger King dropping the launch of the “Impossible Whopper” at 57 St. Louis locations. BK is the biggest fast casual chain yet to offer a plant-based alternative to a traditional burger. With Carl’s Jr and A&W already sporting…

SKIFT TABLE: Red Robin Turns to Plant-Based Burgers to Increase Sales

It’s no longer a secret that consumers are looking for meat-free options, even at traditionally meat-heavy establishments like All-American burger joints. Red Robin has taken noticed and announced the addition of the Impossible Burger at all 570 of its US locations. The move comes after a disappointing year for Red Robin from a sales perspective….

THE SPOON: Light Life Launches into the Plant-Based Burger Arena

Do these burgers look familiar? Light Life – a Greenleaf Foods brand under the Maple Leaf umbrella – has just launched what appears to be it’s version of the Beyond Burger. Similar to their competitor, the patties are made of pea protein and are GMO, soy and gluten-free. We will have to see if they…