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May 30, 2020

Food & Beverage
Naturli’ Launches New Frozen Products into the UK in Response to a “New Kind of Democracy”
A new line of 100% plant-based frozen food products from hugely popular Danish brand Naturli’ is now on sale in many UK locations due to customer demand. Henrik Lund, CEO at Naturli’ describes a new [...]
Food & Beverage
KFC Vegan Nuggets in China Sold Out Within an Hour
Following the news last month that KFC China was trialling vegan chicken nuggets, it has been reported that the outcome of the consumer trial couldn’t have been clearer in Shanghai: pre-sale coupons for the first [...]
Companies & Portraits
OmniFoods Sees Retail Grocery Sales Increase by 120%, Continues its Plant-Based Domination of Asia
OmniPork’s retail grocery sales increased by 120% from April 2019 to January 2020, according to Food Navigator Asia. Last week saw the company’s rebrand to OmniFoods and launch of the world’s first plant-based luncheon meat [...]
Food & Beverage
Lightlife Says it has Conducted Most Comprehensive Survey in Plant-Based Protein, Announces Plan to Deliver Cleanest Ingredients in the Category
Lightlife, owned by Greenleaf Foods (the plant-based arm of meat manufacturer Maple Leaf), has made sweeping changes to its product portfolio following what it says was the most comprehensive survey in plant-based protein history, saying [...]
Food & Beverage
JUST Has Sold the Equivalent of Over 40 Million Plant-Based Eggs, Plans Expansion into India
According to its Impact Report 2020, JUST has today announced it has sold the equivalent of more than 40 million eggs made entirely of plants. JUST also tells us of plans to secure a partner and [...]
Companies & Portraits
Japan: Daiz Secures ¥650M in Series A Round for Revolutionary Process Using Germinated Soybeans
Japanese plant-based meat producer Daiz has secured Series A funding to the tune of ¥650 million to upscale production and further R&D into its soy-based meat alternative. DAIZ utilizes a unique set of methods to [...]
Food & Beverage
Gardein Launches New Ultimate Plant-Based Burger With Amy Sedaris and Lance Bass
Gardein, a plant-based brand of Conagra Brands, Inc., will launch its new Ultimate Plant-Based Burger today May 28, in celebration of National Burger Day. Gardein is enlisting comedian Amy Sedaris, with entertainer and plant-based protein [...]

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Improved Nature Ensures Food Safety Amid Coronavirus Pandemic with Safe Quality Food Certification

May 25, 2020

Improved Nature, a plant-based protein company, has earned the Safe Quality Food Certification (SQF) for its Nature’s PRIME™ products. The SQF Certification is a food quality and safety program that is globally recognized in the food […]

Immaculate Vegan is First High-End Marketplace for 100% Vegan, Ethical & Sustainable Fashion

May 25, 2020

ImmaculateVegan.com, a new online marketplace specialising in vegan, ethical and sustainable fashion, beauty and lifestyle brands, has recently launched with a mission to shake up the market and change the perception of what vegan fashion is and […]

Vegan Startup Reaches 75% of Crowdfunding Target for Cookies that Provide B12, Omega 3 & Vitamin D

May 23, 2020

Naanu is a Swiss-based startup producing an innovation in vegan snacks: 100% natural cookies that replace dietary supplements. “I personally hate taking pills and rarely reach for chemically made medication,” says CEO Julia Devecchi. “At […]

Applewood Signs Deal with Sainsbury’s to Stock Vegan Slices From June

May 23, 2020

The award-winning Applewood smoked vegan cheese has secured its first retail listing with Sainsbury’s for its new 200g slices. Applewood was the UK’s first major cheese brand to launch a vegan alternative, and the product […]

Vegan-friendly Startup PeaTos Replaces Corn With Peas to Disrupt $20B Salty Snack Market

May 22, 2020

Vegan-friendly snack start-up, PeaTos,® is looking to disrupt the massive $20 billion salty snack market that has been dominated by industry-leader Frito-Lay. PeaTos has taken America’s favorite snacks and replaced the corn base with peas.

V-planet Launches its Vegan Dog Foods into Thailand, Sees Strong Momentum

May 22, 2020

In the third vegan news report related to Thailand this week, following Let’s Plant Meat and Loma Linda; the plant-based dog food company v-planet reveals that pet parents in Thailand can now purchase their vegan […]

Celebrity Line-up Including Woody Harrelson & Paris Hilton Invests in Good Catch Vegan Seafood

May 22, 2020

Can this vegan seafood brand possibly get any more kudos? Gathered Foods, makers of Good Catch vegan tuna, has today revealed it has received investment from a group of celebrity investors including Woody Harrelson, Shailene Woodley, […]

Field Roast Co Launches Nuggets as Sales for its Plant-Based Appetizers See 490% Growth

May 22, 2020

Field Roast Grain Meat Co, owned by Greenleaf Foods, the plantbased arm of Maple Leaf, has added Plant-Based Nuggets to its portfolio of frozen plant-based appetizers. The range has steadily been increasing, as has the […]

Coca Cola Slips Into the Vegan Milk Category Under the Name Simply Almond Milk

May 22, 2020

Coca Cola has quietly entered the North American plant-based milk sector with products called Simply Almond Milk. The plant milk line is part of Coca-Cola’s Simply brand of beverages such as high sugar content orange […]

Dao Foods: “We are Truly Excited About the Future for Plant-Based Food in China”

May 21, 2020

Impact investor Dao Foods International is one of the key players in the new protein revolution currently taking part in China. Along with its investment partner New Crop Capital, Dao Foods has launched an incubator […]

Loma Linda Announces Growth in Thailand and USA; Plant-based Operations Gaining Momentum During Global Pandemic

May 21, 2020

Loma Linda has announced that it is increasing production from its joint venture with Pataya Food Group, under the banner of JV Healthy Life Foods Co. to create the first facility in Thailand fully dedicated […]

Wave of Vegan Business News from India Including Starbucks

May 21, 2020

Starbucks India has announced on its Facebook page that it is introducing #VeganColdBrew, a slowly steeped cold coffee brew made with the essence of soy. Starbucks’ new vegan product signals the growing interest from the […]

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