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August 20, 2019

Society
Meat Tax Proposed in Europe to Tackle Climate Change
Meat could follow tobacco and sugar as a new target for the taxman. In Germany, Sweden and Denmark, proposals are underway to raise tax on processed and red meat products, in a bid to curb [...]
Companies & Portraits
London’s “Avocado Accountant” Open to New Vegan Clients
The rise in vegan services continues to grow steadily around the world, with London especially becoming a hub for plantbased businesses, including a vegan recruitment agency, vegan temping, vegan coworking space, vegantech search filter, vegan [...]
Studies & Numbers
Study Shows 228 Million Servings of Plant-Based Burgers at Quick-Service Restaurants Last Year
Plant-based burgers are becoming a staple on the menus of quick service restaurant menus in the US and customers are responding. Customers ordered 228 million vegan burgers at quick-service restaurants in the year ending May, [...]
Startups
Biena Snacks Secures $8 Million Series B Funding
Plantbased snacking “pioneer” Biena Snacks has secured $8 million in Series B financing led by MAW Investments. The group was created by snack industry veterans that grew iconic brands such as Snyder’s Pretzels, Kettle Chips [...]
Companies & Portraits
Motif Ingredients Rebrands to Motif FoodWorks, Raises $27.5 Million to Develop Animal-Free Ingredients
Ingredients innovation company, Motif Ingredients, today announced it received $27.5 million in funding led by General Atlantic, a leading global growth equity firm, with participation from CPT Capital. The company also announces a rebranding with [...]
Marketing & Media
New Book Release: “An Opinionated Guide to Vegan London”
“An Opinionated Guide to Vegan London” by blogger and photographer Sara Kiyo Popowa will be published on the 19th September by Hoxton Mini Press, and promises to be a unique and refreshing take on the [...]
Fairs & Events
Milkadamia Celebrates World Plant Milk Day 22 August
Founded in 2017, World Plant Milk Day is an international celebration which highlights the health, environmental, and animal welfare benefits of switching from dairy to plant-based dairy alternatives.

The Average American Consumer is an Omnivore Interested in Plantbased Protein

August 12, 2019

Nielsen has released new data related to the rise of meat alternatives in consumer packaged goods (CPG), and demonstrating that today’s American consumer is, on average, an omnivore, but they’re playing the field when it […]

Vegconomist Announces Media Partnership With Nordic Organic Expo

August 12, 2019

The Eco Life Scandinavia and Nordic Organic Food Fair is now opening visitor registration for 2019, and vegconomist is proud to announce that we will be acting as media partners for Scandinavia’s favourite sustainable business […]

Corporate Takeover of Plant Protein is One of the Biggest F & B Trends in 2019

August 12, 2019

A consumer insights report from CB Insights reflects the growing trend in 2019 of corporates beginning to transition to plant protein. In addition, there is an increasing trend for companies now preferring to use the […]

Oatly: “We’re Seeing a Post Milk Generation Taking Shape”

August 12, 2019

Oatly is the leading oat drink brand, currently thriving in the current climate where oat milks are exploding in popularity around the globe. Founded in Lund, Sweden, in the 1980s, and with a newer processing […]

PETA-Approved Designer Purvi Doshi Launches Complete Collection of Vegan Saris

August 9, 2019

PETA-Approved designer, Purvi Doshi, recently launched a complete collection of vegan Kotpad saris. This week, on National Handloom Day, Purvi Doshi launched a limited edition line of vegan, toxin-free saris inspired by the region of […]

Adidas Releases New Sports Shoes Made with Ocean Plastic

August 9, 2019

Adidas is working in collaboration with Parley Ocean Plastic, an organisation which collects plastic from beaches and coastal towns. The multinational sports corporation says, “If we want to survive as a planet and as a […]

Sweden’s Leading Cider Brand – Rekorderlig – Now 100% Vegan

August 9, 2019

Rekorderlig, Sweden’s premium cider brand, is now 100% vegan. As reported by Brewbound, all seven flavors that include Spiced Hard Apple, Pear, Wild Berries, Strawberry-Lime, Mango-Raspberry, Passionfruit, and Hård Äpple are now vegan-friendly.

Nature Shift Launches “Perfectly Broken” Vegan Chocolate

August 9, 2019

Nature Shift has announced that its second brand to market will be Perfectly Broken vegan chocolate. Nature Shift is a UK based startup focused on bringing snacking foods to market to help consumers make the shift […]

Teak plants growing in greenhouse, Darien plantation, Panamá, Central America

Plant Extracts Market: Global Scenario & Market Highlights

August 9, 2019

A plant extract is defined as a substance or an active ingredient with desirable properties. These extracts are extracted from the tissue of a plant, usually by treating them with a solvent, such as alcohol […]

Food & Beverage

Wendy’s CEO is Considering Vegan Options

August 9, 2019

Wendy’s CEO Todd Penegor has spoken at the company’s Q2 earnings call in response to the possibility of offering plantbased meat alternatives to the Wendy’s menu. “Our culinary team continues to look at various options,” said […]

Food & Beverage

Field Roast Partners with Canada’s Pizza 73 for Super Plant Pizza

August 8, 2019

Field Roast Grain Meat Co., a subsidiary of Maple Foods’ Greenleaf brand, today announced its partnership with Canada-based Pizza 73. This partnership includes the introduction of the new vegan Cauliflower Super Plant Pizza in all […]

LA-Based ACT OF BEING Introduces First Vegan Skincare Brand Dedicated to Men

August 8, 2019

ACT OF BEING is introducing the first vegan, cruelty-free, and toxin-free skincare brand dedicated to men. The brand is built on the ethic of no animal-derived ingredients, providing a missing piece in the luxury men’s […]

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