Swiss conglomerate Nestlé is planning to further expand its plant-based food business by selling its Herta meat brand. Instead, the company plans to invest more in private plant-based brands such as Sweet Earth.
During the same week that Loma Linda debut their vegan tuna alternative TUNO to the UK, Whole Foods Market and Thrive Market in the US are now launching three new 100% plant-based tunas from Good […]
With the latest scientific evidence showing the devastating effects of industrial livestock on our planet and the environment, 40 MEPs have declared their support for the Million Dollar Vegan Campaign. The campaign calls for the […]
Panda Express has announced that by the end of this month, it will offer vegan options for the first time across all 2000+ global locations. The largest Asian Cuisine restaurant chain in the US has […]
The American start-up Sapona has launched a new handmade, vegan and cruelty-free skincare line in the USA. The new product line includes vegan lip and body scrubs, body lotions, soaps, bath salts and fragrances.
Rügenwalder Mühle is a meat production company based in North Germany, who since 2014 have been gradually increasing their number of meat alternatives, such as sausages, escalopes, and deli slices, to great success. This meat-free range has […]
Initially acquired by Hormel in 2014 for $450 million, CytoSport produces a range of plant-based protein and wellness products including ready-to-drink beverages, protein-based powders, sports nutrition bars and energy chews, under the Muscle Milk and Evolve brands.
Five billion single use plastic straws are thrown away in the UK each year, contributing to the 150 million tonnes of plastic waste thrown into our oceans. Market changes and regulations, in addition to growing […]
Just Inc has seen phenomenal success with their vegan egg replacement product JUST Egg, and is also developing a vegan Waygu beef product. Now the company, previously known as Hampton Creek, is seeking $200 million […]
Fry Family Foods (Fry’s), the vegan food manufacturers based in Durban, South Africa, is expanding its global footprint from 30+ countries to include the United States. Fry’s public tasting debut will be at booth #9503 […]
The United Arab Emirates-based food manufacturer Global Food Industries (GFI) presented a new plant-based burger at this year’s Gulfood 2019. The company, which belongs to Albatha Holding, one of the largest conglomerates in the United […]
Last week, PETA UK released a manual for “veganising” food, in order to help restaurants and retail outlets who are struggling to keep up with the overwhelming demand for plant-based products. We spoke with Dawn […]
Meat processor ABP Food Group, industry leaders based in Ireland and operating around the UK and Europe, is the latest in a line of meat producers and distributors to announce that they will be venturing […]
According to Business Wire, 14 current and former top athletes have now invested in Beyond Meat. They are also championing a new campaign called ‘Go Beyond’, which was launched to highlight the positive effects that […]
Australia is the third fastest growing vegan market in the world. Sales of packaged vegan food are predicted to reach $215 million by 2020, up from $136 million, according to research company Euromonitor International.
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