If there’s one retail store that is known for bringing the best in natural food options to consumers across the country, it’s Whole Foods Market. This month we are excited to connect with Jessica Pastore, Senior Pricing Analyst for Whole Foods with a particular passion and expertise in plant-based eating. In this conversation Jessica tells…
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FAST COMPANY: Making Food Sound Delicious with Creative Labeling
The increase in brands launching plant-based foods, beverages and products of all sorts has brought with it an influx of new marketing challenges. How a company chooses to label its product is an essential piece of targeting the proper audience. This article dives into this topic and finds the conclusion that simply making new, healthy…
FOOD NAVIGATOR: An Eye on Unsweetened Plant-Based Milks
Food Navigator puts a spotlight on the trend towards plant-based milks without added sweeteners. VIDEO Califia Farms: ‘Unsweetened products are driving volume in plant-based milks, and oatmilk really delivers with no added sugar’ 23-Jan-2019 By Elaine Watson While Califia Farms’ barista blend oatmilk was designed to deliver exceptional performance for the specialty coffee trade, oatmilk also…
SUPERMARKET NEWS: Plant-Based Milks Lead the Way in Retail
Supermarket News reports on the continued growth of the plant-based milk sector. Check out the full article for insight on some of today’s leading brands! Alternatives to traditional cow’s milk have been around for a while, often purchased by those who couldn’t tolerate dairy. But over the last decade, customers began choosing non-dairy milks like…
SUPERMARKET NEWS: Continued Growth for Plant-Based Milks
Plant-based milk – yes, you read that right. Despite the dairy industry’s efforts to get the FDA to crack down on labeling for non-dairy beverages, the plant-based milk category continues to blossom. This article from Supermarket News highlights the brands that are branching off from traditional concepts of plant-based milk and catalyzing even more growth with the…
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…
LIVEKINDLY: JUST Plant-Based Egg Set to Hit Retail and Food Service Locations
Remember that favorite breakfast sandwich you loved before switching to a plant-based diet? New JUST Egg is giving that experience back and is set to be available at food service establishments and retail locations across the United States in the coming months. Check out LIVEKINDLY’s full report here: The product is made from mung beans,…
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…
THE GUARDIAN: Sainsbury’s Launches Plant-Based Meats in Meat Cases Across UK
UK grocery chain Sainsbury’s is set to follow the lead of Beyond Meat and launch a plant-based meat alternative in the meat case of 400 stores. The Guardian reports: The “lookalike” burgers and mince making their UK debut in Sainsbury’s on 27 June are made by the Danish manufacturer Naturli’ Foods – a leading developer…
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…