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February 20, 2019

Fairs & Events
World’s First Plant-Based Burger Joint Seeks Franchisees
Veganburg, founded in 2010, has been redefining food pop culture and comfort food in Asia and North America with its 100% plant-based menu. The fast casual restaurant, based in Singapore and San Francisco, has announced [...]
Food & Beverage
How Oilseed Rape Could be a Source of Protein for Humans
Rapeseed contains not just oil, but also high-quality protein. However, protein extracts from rapeseed have an intense, bitter flavor. A team led by food chemist Thomas Hofmann has now identified the substance that is responsible [...]
Food & Beverage
Lightlife Foods Launches New Plant-Based Burgers
The plant-based food producer Lightlife Foods has recently launched a new vegan burger and three other plant-based products. The new meat alternatives are made from pea protein and are free from GMOs, gluten, soy and [...]
Health
Swedish Medical Center to Serve Plant-Based Nuggets
Seattle Food Tech (SFT), a food production start-up creating plant-based meats for the foodservice industry, has teamed up with the Swedish Medical Center in Seattle to serve its plant-based nuggets, making the hospital the first [...]
Gastronomy & Catering
Pea Protein Becoming Popular in Bakery Products
Consumer demand for healthier and sustainable food options are turning manufacturers in the bakery segment towards pea protein products, reports Baking Business.
Food & Beverage
Shrooms Launches Four Innovative Mushroom-Forward Snacks
One of North America’s largest mushroom growers, announced today the launch of the company’s new snack food venture, Shrooms Snacks. The brand aims to provide great tasting, better-for-you snacks using mushrooms grown and handpicked on [...]
Fairs & Events
Tech Investors Turn to Technology and Sustainability
The 2019 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas revealed thousands of new and innovative advancements in technology. Surprisingly though, the focus was primarily on food and sustainability, and the unexpected winner this year was Impossible [...]

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Annatto Seed Coloring Receives Organic Certification

February 11, 2019

With consumer demand for fair trade, sustainable and organic products growing fast, Frutarom Natural Solutions Ltd., a division of International Flavors & Fragrances Inc., has received organic certification for its natural annatto color. The ingredient was […]

High-Tech Jackets Made of Synthetic Spider Silk

February 11, 2019

Spider silk, a new and innovative fabric from the Japanese company Spiber, is conquering the world of sports fashion.

Danone North America Expands the Largest Production Facility Making Plant-Based Yogurt in the US

February 8, 2019

Danone North America, the U.S. market leader in yogurt and the world’s largest Certified B Corp™, is also the top plant-based producer in the U.S. Today, February 8th, the company is holding a ribbon-cutting ceremony […]

GFI Awards $3M to Clean and Plant-Based Meat Scientists

February 8, 2019

In September of last year, the Good Food Institute invited applicants to apply for a $3 million grant to fund research scientists in the fields of plant-based and clean meat. The 14 winning scientists, who will […]

LA: Vegan Fashion Week Rundown

February 8, 2019

From 6th February, the first Vegan Fashion Week makes its grand debut in Los Angeles, in a collaboration between fashion and activism, in the form of a four-day experiential tribute to animals.

Companies & Portraits

ROAR Organic Welcomes Bart Silvestro As COO & President

February 8, 2019

ROAR Organic, the 100 percent natural line of vegan, low-calorie, low-sugar electrolyte hydration infusions, announces Bart Silvestro has been hired as COO & President. Silvestro will work in tandem with the brand’s CEO and Founder, […]

Leading US Bagel Company Expands Vegan Range

February 8, 2019

Einstein Bros. Bagels, the largest bagel retail company in America with more than 700 locations, has added new plant-based items to its offerings, including vegan cream cheese toppings from Daiya cheese.

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