Thank you to all those who attended our live webinar, State of the Plant-Based Union: Elysabeth Alfano Recaps 2020 and Shares Trends for 2021. It was quite the information-packed presentation and extensive Q+A that took us 10 minutes over our scheduled time. For the retail and foodservice buyers in our audience, along with the manufacturers, investors and…
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State of the Plant-Based Union: A 2020 Wrap-Up Webinar with Elysabeth Alfano
2020 has been quite a year and we have all been impacted both personally and professionally. While businesses across all sectors have seen unprecedented challenges, the plant-based food market as a whole continues to see substantial growth and even bigger potential. In this 1-hour webinar including Q&A, plant-based business consultant and host of the Plantbased Business Hour, Elysabeth Alfano…
Could Veganism Be the Future Normal?
by Abigail Stevens If this global pandemic has made one thing certain, it is the complete lack of certainty around what we expect the future to hold. Politicians around the world have succumbed to the realisation that we will not be going ‘back to normal’. Many businesses have nobly used this time to pause and…
Pivoting to a New Default with DefaultVeg
by Ilana Braverman Imagine a world where plant-based foods are served as the default menu option. Where nothing changes other than the way the items are presented on the menu. Meat and dairy options can still be included, but customers have to modify the item to include animal-based ingredients. You order a latte and it…
CNBC: Beyond KFC Chicken is Coming!
Well, South Park predicted this one a couple years back, but now it’s really happening. KFC is teaming up with Beyond Meat to launch a trial run of Beyond Meat chicken at an Atlanta location. If this trail’s results go well, perhaps the Colonel’s vegan creation will soon be seen at locations across the country….
CNN BUSINESS: Dunkin’ Announces Beyond Sausage Breakfast Sandwich
Big news today for lovers of breakfast sandwiches who are trying to cut back on meat consumption! Dunkin’ has announced a partnership with Beyond Meat to introduce a plant-based sausage patty breakfast sandwich at Manhattan locations with a possible nation-wide roll out pending. Read the full article from CNN Business here: Dunkin’ is expanding its…
5 Key Trends Driving Adoption of Vegan Baking Ingredients
by Mahesh Hegde Veganism has evolved from being a mere fad into a lifestyle adopted by millions of people around the world. The paradigm shift in consumer behavior has meant that market players, cutting across sectors and industries, have had to adapt quickly. The impact of the massive push toward veganism is also palpable in…
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…
Good Catch Hooks $8.7M in Funding for Plant-Based Seafood Development
The unstoppable trend of funds pouring into plant-based innovation continues with Good Catch Foods – a company aiming to save our oceans and make people healthier by creating plant-based alternatives to all our favorite sea foods. The official press release goes into detail on the mission and future of the progressive business: On a mission…