According to the National Chicken Council, Americans will eat a record 1.4 billion chicken wings this Super Bowl Sunday. Dr. Praeger’s introduces Gametime Buffalo Chick’n Tenders in order to address the issue. The wings are vegan, gluten-free, and soy-free.
January 2020
Cultured Meat Pet Food Startup Because Animals Wins Purina Prize
Pet food giant Purina has awarded Because Animals, a US-based pet food company making cultured meat for animals in order to avoid slaughter and suffering of other animals, as a winner of the Pet Care Innovation Prize. The prize is awarded to five startups each year working on innovative solutions to problems in the pet industry.
Miyoko’s Creamery Vegan Butter is Now Available in Costco Locations Throughout Northern California
Miyoko’s Creamery has this week launched its European Style Cultured Vegan Butter at 16 Costco locations in Northern California. If the launch is successful, the butter may expand to Costco stores across the US.
Ben & Jerry’s Launches First Non-Dairy Ice Cream Made of Sunflower Butter
Ben & Jerry’s announces the debut of its new sunflower butter-based non-dairy frozen desserts. This new base mix is an alternative to the current almond-based lineup and is available in grocery stores and Scoop Shops across the US.
Starbucks Announces the Addition of a Plant-Based Breakfast Patty to its Menu
As reported by Newsweek, Starbucks announced the addition of a plant-based breakfast sandwich to its menu. The new item will be available to customers in the US and Canada.
New Vegan-Friendly Coalition to Help Hospitals Provide Plant-Based Meals in 2020
The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, the Humane Society of the United States, Oldways, Health Care Without Harm, and Meatless Monday are five nonprofits that have partnered to create the Plant-Based Hospital Food Coalition. This Coalition will provide support, resources, and hands-on training to hospital culinary teams to help them provide more plant-based meals.
Aramark’s Top Chefs Name ‘Putting More Plants on the Plate’ as 2020’s #1 Megatrend
Aramark’s top chefs describe the four healthy food trends that consumers should expect this year. The 2020 megatrends that will influence the food decisions we make include putting more plants on the plate, sustainability and ethical sourcing, the return of the superfoods, and the globalization of flavors.
RightRice Medley Launches Nationwide at Whole Foods and Amazon
RightRice has recently launched its new Medley line nationwide in Whole Foods and amazon.com. The new range comes in three flavors: Harvest Pilaf, Cajun Spice, and Fried Rice.
Inaugral Vegan Women Summit Taking Place 1st Feb in San Francisco
The Vegan Women Summit, a first-of-its-kind, one-day summit to inspire and empower female vegan changemakers, will take place next month and include speakers such as Miyoko Schinner; Dotsie Bausch, Founder of Switch4Good and 2012 Olympic Medalist; and Leah Garces, President of Mercy for Animals.
e.l.f. Cosmetics Hosted the VIP Beauty Lounge at Republic Records’ GRAMMY® After-Party
e.l.f. partnered with Republic Records as the official cosmetics sponsor for its GRAMMY after-party. The vegan cosmetics company offered free touch-ups in its VIP Beauty Lounge located at the party’s entrance.
Treasure8 Announces Partnership with Shameless Pets to Create Pet Treats From Upcycled Juice Pressings
Treasure8 announces today that it is partnering with upcycled pet snack brand Shameless Pets, to help it further its mission to reduce the environmental impact of pet food by creating the most nutritious, upcycled pet treats available on the market.
Derek Sarno: “My Plans are Simple. Keep Pushing the Boundaries”
Derek Sarno must be the busiest man in veganism. Tesco’s Chef-Director of Plant Based Innovation, co-founder of Wicked Healthy, and co-founding chef behind vegan seafood brand Good Catch Foods, somehow squeezes in enough time to update us on his recent news (there’s a lot), and thoughts about veganism in 2020.
KFC to Expand its Beyond Fried Chicken to Over 60 Southern USA Restaurants
Kentucky Fried Chicken and Beyond Meat continue their partnership in the US market. KFC announced today that, beginning February 3, over 60 restaurants in Charlotte, North Carolina, Nashville, Tennessee, and the surrounding areas, will offer the KFC Beyond Fried Chicken until February 23 or while supplies last.
Chao Creamery Announces Increased Distribution of Its Plant-Based Cheese to Costco Across US & Canada
Greenleaf Foods, SPC, owner of leading plant-based brand Field Roast Grain Meat Co, announces increased distribution of its Chao Creamery Creamy Original vegan cheese throughout the US and Canada. The plant-based slices will be available in more than 150 Costco stores in the Midwest, Southwest, Texas, and Ontario, Canada.
Starbucks Announces “Multi-Decade Commitment to Become a Resource-Positive Company”
In a recent public letter to all company stakeholders, CEO Kevin Johnson announced Starbucks’ multi-decade commitment to become a resource-positive company. The announcement includes targets including expansion of plantbased options and reduction of carbon emissions, water use, and waste by 2030.
Froneri, 2nd Largest Ice Cream Manufacturer in the World, Launches Vegan Ice Cream RØAR to Help Save Tigers
Ice cream giant, Froneri, is the biggest producer of ice cream in Europe and the second-largest in the world, after Unilever. The company, headquartered in Yorkshire England, announces the launch of an “indulgent plant-based ice cream brand RØAR, which helps to save endangered wild cats through the charity Panthera.
Recipe Box Service Gousto Partners with Meatless Farm to Offer More Vegan Options
Recipe box company Gousto announces it is working with Meatless Farm to deliver meat-free meals to homes across the UK. Available from now, Meatless Farm’s plant-based mince and sausages will be introduced to the Gousto menu.
Colgate Launches Vegan Toothpaste, Acquires Vegan Brand Hello
Oral hygiene company Colgate is currently launching ‘Smile For Good’ – two new lines of vegan toothpaste, that promise transparency in the ingredient list and come in fully recyclable plastic tubes. Smile For Good is also certified by the Vegan Society.
JUST Egg to Drop Price, is Set to Become one of the Lowest-Cost & Most Sustainable Proteins on the Planet
To make JUST Egg accessible to millions of consumers this year and beyond, the original JUST Egg will undergo a price reduction in both retail and foodservice channels in Q2. The company has projected that the mung-based egg product is poised to become one of the lowest-cost and most sustainable proteins on the planet.
Beauty Industry Turns to Cruelty-Free as Three Major Players Release Vegan Product Lines
News this week from Marks and Spencer (UK) and Aldi (Ireland) who have both launched new skincare ranges to meet demand in the vegan market. And in the US, Revlons’ new Total Color is the brand’s first animal-free permanent hair color and uses cannabis oil instead as an enriching agent.