Quick-to-prepare vegan dishes are becoming increasingly popular. As a result, the food company Upton’s Naturals recently introduced its new vegan one-minute meals.The food kits have been made available to customers in Whole Foods Market and other selected US grocery chains for a short time.
July 2018
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Nush Foods: Vegan Cheese Spread Made From Almond Milk
Are dairy-free products boring? The British company “Nush Foods” wants to put a definitive end to this myth. For the first time, customers of the British supermarket chains “Whole Foods Market” and “Planet Organic” will find a spreadable vegan almond milk cheese on supermarket shelves.
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Baileys Almande: Vegan Cream Liqueur Breaks into New Markets
“We’ll never be this young again!” is something older ladies like to exclaim over a liqueur. But cream liqueurs are not a dusty niche product. That has become especially apparent with the introduction of Baileys Almande – a cream liqueur that appeals to the rather younger target group of healthy and vegan consumers. In an interview with the PR department of Diageo Germany, we learned more about the (vegan) developments in the company.
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South Africa: Ord de Rac Organic Winery Produces Vegan Wines
The number of vegans worldwide has been growing steadily for several years – a trend that can also be clearly observed in South Africa. The South African Society estimates that the number of vegans in the country is set to double every two years. In order to meet increasing demand from vegans, the former organic farm “Ord de Rac” in Swartland now offers vegan wines.
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United Kingdom: White Glo’s Vegan Toothpaste from Australia
“White Glo” is one of the leading toothpaste manufacturers in Australia. With its White Glo’s Pure & Natural toothpaste, the company is entering the vegan toothpaste market and presenting its new product in the UK for the first time. The vegan, gluten-free toothpaste uses only organic ingredients and is the result of years of research by dentists. In addition, each pack of toothpaste contains a free environmentally friendly bamboo toothbrush.
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USA: Vegan Muesli from Clif Bar
Clif Bar, the US market leader in energy bars, is already known for its healthy snacks and foods. The organic food company has recently added a plant-based protein muesli to its range. According to brand manager Elliot Freeman of Clif Bar, the Premium Muesli is already a “shining star”. The gluten-free, protein-rich muesli is primarily intended for athletes and active people who like to eat healthily and consciously.
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Oatly: “We See Ourselves as Pioneers of the Post Milk Generation”
The demand for plant-based milk alternatives has been growing rapidly in recent years. Oat drinks are particularly popular, which is particularly beneficial for the company Oatly. The Swedish manufacturer of milk alternatives uses oats, cocoa and fruit flavours to make its products. In an interview with Helge Weitz and Tobias, general managers of Oatly DACH – we asked about recent developments and future plans.
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Great Britain: Vegan Milkshake from Burger Chain Byron
Vegans and meat-lovers alike can now buy vegan milkshakes at the burger chain Byron. The British company is not alone in making this decision – the Swedish burger chain Max Burgers is also increasingly focusing on vegan products, and is only selling vegan milkshakes. Both burger chains are demonstrating that they have recognized increasing consumer awareness of the many benefits of vegan nutrition. In addition, many companies nowadays are at liberty to produce in an environmentally-friendly and meat-free manner.
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Canadian Milk Consumption Declines, According to Report
Declining demand for milk has already prompted many milk producers to rethink; large companies such as Danone and Dean Foods have taken steps towards developing vegan alternatives. The Canadian federal authority Statistics Canada has also looked into changes in milk consumption in its country. In April this year, the possibility of placing warnings on foods such as dairy products was under consideration.
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Forager Project: Yoghurts Made From Coconut and Cashew Milk
The San Francisco-based Forager Project, founded in 2013, aims to create a line of organic, plant-based, dairy-free foods made from simple ingredients. Its latest products are vegan yoghurts and milks.
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Hooba: “The future is looking really good”
We spoke with John Shepherd from Hooba, who have created a fungus-based product that is sustainable, healthy and plant based. He describes the taste and texture as “second to none” and says that with interest from home and abroad, they are looking to grow the brand in all sectors and countries as a truly ecological offering.
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VeggieWorld: Vegan Fair Conquers Europe
Anyone who eats consciously – or even completely vegetarian or vegan – will not be able to avoid The VeggieWorld for long. The VeggieWorld started as a rather small vegetarian fair, but now attracts up to a 5-digit turnout and even big retailers like Aldi Süd.
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Interview with Jan Bredack, CEO & Founder, Veganz GmbH
Veganism has long been more than just a trend. This realization is becoming clear to more and more private individuals, as well as commercial enterprises and industries. But there is someone who has always been convinced of this and has positioned himself early in the market with his own chain – Jan Bredack, Managing Director of Veganz GmbH.
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Rügenwalder Mühle Continues on Vegan Course
Are future alternatives limited? Not when it comes to vegetarian/vegan sausage and meat substitutes.Whilst young start-ups, with support from top-class investors, are entering this market with innovative products, established producers of conventional meat products are also getting ready for the turnaround. This includes Rügenwalder Mühle, which is deeply concerned with social development. It has long since expanded its product range with vegetarian/vegan products.
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ProVeg: Internationalisation and Startup Incubator
ProVeg – formerly VEBU – is an international organisation dedicated to mindfulness in the food sector. ProVeg International is currently active on four continents, and has plans for further expansion. It is setting the course for its vision of a world in which people choose delicious and healthy foods which are good for humans, animals and the environment. Matthias Rohra (COO, ProVeg) tells us more about the development of ProVeg and its future plans.
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FDA Attempts to Declassify Plant Milks
The US Food and Drug Administration spoke in a conference last week to question whether the “standards of identity” applied to milk in the United States are being enforced correctly, in a bid to protect the dairy milk industry amid the current explosion of vegan milk drinks.
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Veganfach: “Nobody Expected More Than 50% Extra Visitors.”
A trade fair like veganfach aims to bring together the companies that shape the market, as well as to be a place for newcomers and new ideas. If this is accomplished, it will attract visitors who dominate the market. This combination has obviously proved successful for veganfach, because although only it started in 2016, the fair is enjoying increasing popularity both nationally and internationally. We asked Stefanie Mauritz, Director of Kölnmesse, about the progress of preparations for the fair in November 2018.
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Market Report: Growth of Nuts, Seeds, Cereals and Pulses
The growing demand for plant-based products is influencing many different markets. According to Innova Market Insights, the market for nuts, seeds, cereals and pulses is also influenced by increased sales of meatless foods.
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Report: Demand for Lupin, Hemp, Flaxseed raise
The market research institute Innova Market Insights has already recognized the growth of the market for nuts, seeds, cereals and legumes thanks to plant-based diets. But now the institute has gone even further, seeing potential in rather unusual products.
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Beyond Meat Announce “Innovation Centre” in LA
Clean meat pioneers Beyond Meat announced plans for expansion in a press release on 19th July titled “Beyond Meat Opens Doors of New State-of-the-Art Innovation Center in Los Angeles, Expanding Research Footprint and Fueling Progress Toward a Perfect Build of Meat Directly from Plants.”