In August this year we published an article about a new product made by Japanese company Fuji Oil, which was believed to be a plant-based version of a type of sushi / sashimi – a delicacy known as “uni” in Japan, made from the innards of the sea urchin. Now vegconomist has received communication from Fuji Oil that this product is not in fact vegan.
September 2019
Pittsburgh’s GetGo Café + Market is First US Convenience Store to Offer Impossible Burger
According to CSNews.com, GetGo Café + Market is the first US convenience store chain to offer the plant-based Impossible Burger. It is now available in six GetGo Pittsburgh-area locations in Carnegie, Southside Works, Monroeville, McKnight Road in the North Hills, Robinson Crossroads and Bridgeville.
Heather Mills Launches Vegan Omega 3 – Fishless Omega 3 Market to Reach US$1.3 Billion
Heather Mills’ plantbased company VBites has launched a vegan Omega 3 supplement, called V-mega 3. The global fish-free omega-3 ingredients market in 2019 is foreseen to turn over a revenue of worth US$ 590 million, according to a recent report by Transparency Market Research, and is estimated to reach almost US$ 1.3 billion by 2029.
Beyond Meat Appoints Former Tesla Executive as Chief Operating Officer
Beyond Meat, Inc. recently announced that Sanjay Shah, previous Tesla executive, had been named its Chief Operating Officer. On September 18th of this year Mr. Shah assumed responsibility for Beyond Meat’s global operations and production.
Z Natural Foods Announces Its New Organic Vanilla Cream Vegan Protein
Z Natural Foods announces its new Organic Vanilla Cream Vegan Protein. It is made with organic pea, rice, and pumpkin seed proteins and contains no fillers or synthetic ingredients.
Lightlife and the Chicago Bears Partner to Offer Plant-Based Burgers at Soldier Field This Season
Greenleaf Foods, is a subsidiary of Maple Foods, which reportedly invested in improved animal welfare standards last August following various revelations about its practices. The company has announced through its plant-based protein brand, Lightlife, its partnership with the Chicago Bears to offer the Lightlife Burger at Soldier Field this season.
Anuga to Release Exclusive Whitepaper on Plant-Based Eating and Alternative Proteins
Anuga has partnered with Euromonitor International in an exclusive report looking at evolving food and nutrition trends around the world. The whitepaper paper highlights plant-based eating and alternative proteins as a the key trends, while at the same time global consumption of meat does continue to rise and must be addressed.
Winners of the 2019 UN Global Climate Action Awards Announced
The recipients of the 2019 United Nations Global Climate Action Awards were recently announced, helping to highlight some of the most practical examples of what people across the globe are doing to combat climate change.
The award-winners range from a tree planting app to Sweden’s Max Burgers and its “climate positive” burger.
Impossible Foods Receives the 2019 United Nations Global Climate Action Award for Planetary Health
Impossible Foods, maker of the Impossible Burger, received the 2019 UN Global Climate Action Award for Planetary Health. This award is given to only 15 organizations around the world and is intended to highlight the most practical examples of what is being done globally to combat climate change.
Don Lee Farms Announces the Launch of Plant-Based “Better Than Beef” Burger
Don Lee Farms has announced the launch of its organic, plant-based Better Than Beef™ Burger. It will be available at Costco stores in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Utah and Washington, HEB in Texas, and other national retailers.
McDonald’s Trials Beyond Meat Burger in Canada
The New P.L.T burger – which stands for plant, lettuce and tomato – has been made for McDonald’s by Beyond Meat and will be available in 28 locations in Southwestern Ontario for a 12 week trial period from next Monday, September 30.
Green Monday Initiative Launches in Thailand Endorsed by Michelin Chef Markus Zuck
Green Monday, a social venture originating and based in Hong Kong promoting sustainability and a plant-based lifestyle, officially launched in Thailand today. The global movement aims to shift Thailand towards a plant-based diet for sustainable agriculture, innovative natural food products, and healthier living.
LoveSeitan Shortlisted in Best Vegan Meat Category
Vegan meat brand LoveSeitan has been shortlisted once again for the VegFest UK awards in the vegan meats category, following successful trade shows and sales partnerships with Bravura Foods that have seen the brand gain listings in UK health food wholesalers and with food giant Bidfood.
Rebecca Amis & MUSE Global: We Strongly Feel that the MUSE Framework Can be Implemented in Communities Around the World”
MUSE Global is an alternative, plant-based education founded James Cameron, Suzy Amis Cameron, and sister Rebecca Amis. Earlier this month, MUSE announced to us the opening of their first franchise school which has been acquired by Goly Casey and John Casey.
The Impossible Burger Debuts in East Coast Grocery Stores Today
The Impossible Burger makes its East Coast grocery store debut today in seven states at all 100 Wegmans grocery stores, and two Fairway Markett outlets in Manhattan. Last week’s West Coast launch outsold meat-based ground beef and set all-time sales records based on both revenue and the total number of pounds sold. The vegan burger was the No. 1 packaged good sold at Gelson’s throughout the weekend across all 27 stores. “The Impossible Burger generated more excitement than any other single product we’ve seen in more than a half-century of operations,” said Gelson’s Markets CEO Rob McDougall. “In addition to exceptional sales and volume, the launch initiated a historic consumer reaction from both our loyal and new customers who were thrilled to play a part …
Sweet Earth Debuts Awesome Burger & Awesome Grounds
Sweet Earth Foods, a US manufacturer of plantbased products such as frozen burritos, was acquired by Nestlé USA in 2017. Sweet Earth’s Awesome Burger was announced by Nestlé in June and will now be available in stores, quick on the heels of Nestlé’s other subsidiary, Garden Gourmet, releasing the Incredible Burger.
Just Salad Partners with Beyond Meat to Remove Beef from its Menus
As reported by Totally Vegan Buzz, New York-based restaurant chain, Just Salad, is removing beef from its menu in all 40 locations. The Keto Zoodle Bowl served with Beyond Meatballs is replacing the popular Smokehouse Steak Salad. The vegan meatballs can also be ordered with any salad, wrap, or warm bowl.
Disney Parks to Offer 400 Vegan Options Globally
Disney Parks announced in a blog post yesterday that it will begin offering hundreds of plant-based options for its customers at all of its major quick and table service restaurants. In July we reported that Disney Shanghai was rolling out vegan options in response to rising plantbased demand in Asia, now the same strategy will be applied across the US and globally.
Meatless Farm Secures 7 Figure Equity Deal with Channel Four
Leading UK broadcaster Channel 4 has invested in plant-based company The Meatless Farm Co. The funds will be partly utilised to kickstart a new TV advertising campaign, which will transmit regionally across Channel 4’s main channel and streaming service, All 4, throughout the autumn season.
Vivera Expands Range as Part of Rebrand, Calling for “Goodness Revolution”
Plantbased meat manufacturer Vivera has unveiled a complete relaunch with brand new products, with its CEO Willem van Weede saying that it is time for a “Goodness Revolution”, that a worldwide shift is taking place, and that the “time is now”.