Good Catch plant-based seafood has announced its third foodservice agreement, this time with New York’s Bareburger, marking the first foodservice distribution for the Good Catch fish burgers. The limited time menu items as described below will be available at Bareburger Astoria (33-21 31st Ave, Queens) and Upper West Side (795 Columbus Ave, Manhattan), with more locations coming later in the Spring.
February 2021
Meatless Farm Continues its Global Domination, Now Available Across 4 Continents
When Morten Toft Bech founded Meatless Farm in 2016, his main aim was to satisfy his hunger for meat alternatives that were on a par with the animal original in terms of taste, processing options and nutritional values. Today, the British company with new headquarters in Amsterdam is one of the fastest-growing producers of plant-based meat, with sales increases of up to 149%.
Another Household Name is Veganised – Horlicks Vegan to Arrive in the UK
Iconic British brand Horlicks announces the launch of Horlicks Vegan for foodservice, a dairy-free Horlicks blend that provides foodservice operators with a vegan ingredient that can be used to create an extensive range of on-trend, dairy-free menu options. The company reports that this marks the first vegan-friendly malted drink brand to enter the European market. Registered by The Vegan Society, the new recipe has been developed to cater not only to vegans, but also for those who suffer from dairy allergies. Available now for foodservice providers in 6 x 400g jars, Horlicks Vegan is enriched with 14 key vitamins and minerals. Michelle Younger, Marketing Manager for Horlicks comments: “Whether a foodservice operator is looking to use this blend to create a delicious dairy-free version of the …
Danone Invests €12m to Expand Plant-Based Food Production Facility in Spain
The €12 million investment by food giant Danone is aimed at expanding the plant’s plant-based food production facility. Located in Parets del Vallès, near Barcelona, this will be the first hybrid factory to produce both dairy and plant-based foods. The line will be the source for Spain, and other countries, of oat and coconut-based foods under the Oikos, Alpro and Activia brands. Opened in 1982, Parets was the first Danone production site in Europe to create plant-based alternatives to its dairy products. The international corporation currently has plants in Madrid, Asturias and Valencia. The 52,000 square metre Parets plant employs 181 people. The new investment will result in the creation of 12 new jobs, according to Danone. Last week we reported that Danone will acquire …
Beyond Signs 3 Year Deal For Upcoming McPlant Menu; KFC, Taco Bell & Pizza Hut to Follow
Another huge step forward for the McPlant, as Beyond Meat announces a three-year worldwide strategic agreement with fast food icon McDonald’s. Today’s agreement means that Beyond Meat will be the McDonald’s supplier of choice for the McPlant patty, as well as future products for the upcoming plant-based range to include items such as vegan chicken, pork and egg products.
UK’s Biggest Plant-Based E-Retailer The VeganKind Launches Love Plants
Based in Scotland and shipping throughout the whole of the UK, The VeganKind is the largest online vegan retailer in the UK with a range of over 5,000 products, including more than 200 cheeses, and the biggest vegan fridge in the world! This much-loved DTC retailer, with a social following of over 600,000, revealed to vegconomist the launch of its own-brand range of ready meals, Love Plants.
The Smart Protein Report: European Plant-Based Food Sector Increased by 49% in Two Years
Consumption of plant-based foods is growing at record levels across Europe, according to data from the market research institute Nielsen, now published in a new report by the Smart Protein Project. The project, conducted in collaboration with ProVeg International, analysed previously unpublished Nielsen data to gain unprecedented insight into European consumer habits.
Follow Your Heart Announces Brand Refresh as it Celebrates 50 Years
Following the news as we reported last Friday, that Follow Your Heart, maker of well known vegan products in the US such as Vegenaise and VeganEgg, is to be acquired by Danone; the company today unveils a packaging refresh as it celebrates 50 years of operation.
Denmark: Dryk to Bring its Plant-Based Beverages to China After DTC Model Success
Dryk, the Danish producer of plant-based drinks, has entered an agreement to supply drinks to a number of café chains on the Chinese market, including some of the world’s largest brands in the sector. Dryk produces vegan milk from oats, hemp and peas, including barista versions for café use.
Next Gen Secures $10M in Highest Ever Plant-Based Seed Round
Following its recent regulatory approval for cultured meat, Singapore has rapidly become a leading centre of innovation for food-tech startups. One such company is Next Gen, which reveals today it has closed what it says is the largest seed round ever in the plant-based sector at $10 million, and also announces the launch of TiNDLE, its new plant-based chicken brand.
Greenpeace, Foodwatch, WWF and other NGOs Protest EU’s Proposed Vegan Dairy Restrictions
This week, 21 NGOs sent a letter sharply critical of Amendment 171, which will soon be discussed in the trialogue between the Council, the Commission and the EU Parliament. In future, the proposed measures will forbid the use of pictures (such as a glass of oat milk) or words (alternative to …) on oat milk packaging that are reminiscent of milk; to draw comparisons with milk (such as its compared footprint – causes 75% less CO2 than cow’s milk) or even to use packaging that is reminiscent of milk. Must oat milk then be sold in detergent bottles? The protection of designations is to be tightened in order to limit the risk of confusion between oat milk and cow’s milk, but so far, not a …
Rügenwalder Mühle Restructures Corporate Management
Rügenwalder Mühle is continuing to restructure its corporate management. Godo Röben, Managing Director of Marketing and Research & Development, is leaving the company with immediate effect. As a new member of the Executive Board, Mark Bülow will move from Saturn Petcare to Rügenwalder Mühle on 1st March and will be responsible for Corporate Strategy. The 51-year-old engineer is an expert in project management, strategy and operations management.
Zouz Launches Range of Asian-Inspired Frozen Foods Featuring Beyond Meat
California’s Zouz announces the launch of a new line of ready-made, plant-based frozen foods which feature Beyond Meat. Founder Tarik Batal reimagines traditionally meat-based international dishes with a focus on popular Asian-inspired dishes such as Potstickers, savory Mochi Balls and crispy Spring Rolls.
Vegini Adds New Products to its Growing Portfolio, Enters Alt Seafood Category
Austrian brand vegini is adding four new vegan products to its pea protein based portfolio of meat alternatives. After years of consistent growth for its meat substitutes, the brand has also developed a fish alternative called Crispy Torpedos, which it says is similar to original fish fingers, in terms of appearance, taste and structure.
Green Butcher: Indonesia’s First Plant-Based Meat Producer Finalises Seed Round Investment
Leading alternative protein venture capital firm Unovis Asset Management has announced the closing of its investment in Indonesia-based startup, Green Butcher. Located in Jakarta, the company claims to be the first plant-based meat producer in the Southeast Asian country, developing chicken and beef alternatives using natural, whole-food ingredients.
Plant Power Fast Food, the Vegan McDonalds of California, Joins Eat Beyond Porfolio
New Partnership Poses Algae-Based Foods As Next New Wave For Australia
Flinders University of Southern Australia is to lend its scientific support to utilising innovative Australian marine bioproducts in plant-based foods. The move could pave the way for Australia to become a major player in the booming seaweed economy, as more and more food producers discover its myriad benefits.
Ryan Bethencourt and the Trends Disrupting Meat and Dairy
Ryan Bethencourt, investor and founder of Wild Earth Pets, discusses with Elysabeth Alfano the major trends destabilizing the meat and dairy industries, his newest venture, Sustainable Food Ventures and his investment strategy. Plus, he describes the death of animal agriculture and the birth of cultivated meats.
Vegan Advertising 101 With Spanish Food Activists Heura
Spanish plant meat pioneer, Heura, continues to advertise in an interesting and educational way, rather than just trying to convince the public of how tasty their products are, as is often the case with traditional advertising. Heura is disseminating information about the benefits to the environment if consumers replace traditional meat with plant-based meat. The ads, which can be seen across Spain and on social media, include messages showing facts, figures and facts about the benefits of switching to a plant-based diet. Last year, the company put up a huge billboard in the centre of Madrid with the message: “A meat burger pollutes more than your car.” Although, unsurprisingly, the controversy forced the company to withdraw the advert in December, Heura seems unafraid of the …
Schouten Brings its Sustainable ‘Tempeh Today’ Production System to India
On 25 February, Henk Schouten, CEO of Schouten Europe, will introduce Tempeh Today – an innovative way of sustainable and healthy food production – into Bangalore, Inda. The protein-rich tempeh is produced onsite in high-tech small-scale fermentation units (SFUs). Tempeh Today’s goal is to implement at least 100 SFUs in this fast-growing region over the next five years.