Mintec Global is set to host the Global Plant-Based Protein and Nuts Conference next week on June 2-3. Registration is now open and free for all interested in this virtual education experience. Plant-based foods and nuts represent some of the fastest-growing food markets, making them essential parts of the food landscape. This Mintec conference brings…
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PROLIFIC LONDON: Unilever Invests in Massive Research Facility
Food giant Unilever is making major plays towards sustainable innovation in the Europe market. This week it announced a £71m investment in the new Netherlands facility where the main focus will be development of plant-based ingredients and meats. Read more about the announcement and find a video here: Areas of research will include: plant-based ingredients…
THE ECONOMIST: Plant-Based Protein and America’s Food Supply
The Economist reports on the impact that shifting to plant-based protein could have on the American food supply. The full story also includes a graphic showing the opportunity costs of animal versus plant protein sources. Alon Shepon of the Weizmann Institute and colleagues have looked at this in terms of opportunity costs. Choosing to make…
FOX NEWS: One Third of Americans Identify as Flexitarians
This new study demonstrates the continuing trend towards more plant-based consumption throughout the United States. Fox News reports: The study, conducted by OnePoll in conjunction with So Delicious Dairy Free, examined the eating habits of 2,000 Americans, and found that nearly three in five (59 percent) eat plant-based meals at least once a day. The research, launched ahead of World…
FOODABLE: Plant-Based is a Cultural Shift
This video from Foodable TV highlights the increasing plant-based shift in both the retail and food service space. Nearly 50% of food influencers are actively seeking more plant-based options. Major retailers are asking their suppliers for more plant-based products for their shelves and restaurants that have added vegan options to menus have seen an increase…
ONE GREEN PLANET: Plant-Based Product Claims Jump 62% over 4 years!
One Green Planet shares new market research demonstrating enormous growth of plant-based claims on packaged goods. According to a report by Innova Market Insights, plant-based products and ingredients are becoming more and more popular. This is more than likely due to the fact that consumers are growing increasingly more interested in sustainability, their overall health, and…
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.
PLANT BASED NEWS: Documentary “Eating You Alive” Hits Theaters April 6
Plant Based News reports that the largest theatrical release of a plant-based film will take place across the United States on April 6. Highly anticipated plant-based documentary Eating You Alive will play on more than 560 screens across the United States next month. This feature-length documentary looks at why so many Americans are in ill-health – and…
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…
PHYS: New Study Touts Plant Protein as Solution to Climate, Hunger
A new study out of Europe digs into the ways that a shift to plant-based protein can sustain the planet and feed the world: Agriculture is often thought of as being at the mercy of climate change, with increasing droughts and flooding resulting in lower yields, especially across the developing world. Yet the agricultural sector also…