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…
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FOOD BUSINESS NEWS: World’s Largest Pork Producer Launches Plant-Based Products
I’m starting to feel like a broken record with these types of headlines, but somehow it continues to be music to my ears! The world’s largest pork producer – Smithfield Foods – has announced the launch of an entire line of fully plant-based meat products. Read the entire article from Food Business News here: 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…
CNN BUSINESS: Burger King does the Impossible and Announces Nationwide Plant-Based Burger Roll Out
Only a few weeks after announcing the trial of serving plant-based burgers at 57 locations across St. Louis, Burger King has seen enough. The fast-food giant announced today that the tests have been going so well that a nationwide roll out is set for this year! Read the full article from CNN Business here: Burger…
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…
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…