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December 11, 2019

Marketing & Media

Veganuary: Signups Already Pass 65K, Crowdfunder for First TV Ad Exceeds Target

Veganuary announces that the number of participants signing up to go vegan next month has already hit 65,000 – almost 20% of the way to the goal of 350,000 participants. In addition, the charity’s crowdfunding [...]
Studies & Numbers

Kimpton Hotels’ Trends Forecast – Vegan Dessert to Enter Mainstream in 2020

According to Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants’ annual Culinary & Cocktails Trend Forecast, “Diners continue to be more educated, mindful and globally connected than ever before,” and we should expect alternative diets such as veganism to [...]
Companies & Portraits

Plant-Based Ingredient Maker Nutriati Secures $12.7M Series C From Manna Tree Partners

Nutriati, B2B specialist in plantbased ingredients such as chickpea based flours, announces it has closed a series C funding led by Manna Tree Partners who led the $12.7 million investment round, with participation from private [...]
Gastronomy & Catering

Dutch Company Bunge Loders Creates Meat-Like Fats For Vegan Products

Bunge Loders Croklaan (BLC), a leading producer vegetable oils and fats, has entered the veggie burger category with the introduction of a range of plant-based fats designed to mimic and replace meat fats.
Startups

Unovis Invests in Evolution Meats

American investment company Unovis Partners has announced it is taking an interest in the Dutch vegan startup Evolution Meats. Evolution Meats develops, produces and sells vegan meat substitutes and snack products to customers worldwide.
Studies & Numbers

IDTechEx Forecasts Plant-Based and Cultured Meat Growth 2020 – 2030

A report recently compiled by IDTechEx forecasting plant-based and cultured meat growth for 2020 – 2030, has outlined the need for meat alternatives as the human population outgrows the sustainability of current animal farming.
Companies & Portraits

Impossible Foods Ranked by Morning Consult as One of 2019’s Fastest Growing Brands

Impossible Foods was ranked as one of the fastest-growing brands of 2019 by Morning Consult. The survey ranks the top 20 fastest growing brands that have seen the most significant rise in purchasing consideration this [...]

Nice Hoax: Gaming Company Releases Vegan Version of the “Christmas Tinner” – Christmas Meal in a Tin

December 4, 2019

In 2013, gaming company GAME released a canned Christmas dinner to be sold alongside games and consoles during the shopping season. Now GAME has released a vegetarian and vegan version of the din in a tin, […]

Costco is Selling Nestlé’s Awesome Burger

December 4, 2019

According to Live Kindly, last month Costco stores around Texas and the Midwest area began selling Awesome Burger patties, produced by Nestlé brand Sweet Earth, with the move going unnanounced. The burgers are being sold […]

General Mills Releases Non-Dairy Version of Breakthrough Innovation Winning “Oui by Yoplait” French Yogurts

December 4, 2019

General Mills has announced a new line of its premium French “Oui by Yoplait” yogurt, saying the move is in response to the growing demand for non-dairy options in North America. The product line of […]

Startup Making Pet Food Without Meat Launches Nutritional Yeast Dog Cookie

December 4, 2019

Because Animals Inc., a bioscience startup making pet food without animal meat with the use of cultured ingredients, officially announces the launch of its first dog cookie, Noochies. Because Animals’ first cultured product, a probiotic […]

The Meatless Farm Appoints ex LIDL CEO Jesper Højer as Chair

December 4, 2019

The Meatless Farm Co, announced yesterday the appointment of Jesper Højer as its new chair, one of a series of recent hires. This October, the company also announced the addition of Lone Thomsen as new […]

WACKER Presents Solutions for Vegan Food at Food Ingredients Europe

December 4, 2019

At Food Ingredients (FI) Europe 2019, WACKER is presenting innovative solutions for vegan food. The Munich-based group is helping the food industry develop products that serve the growing market for vegan food. You can visit […]

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Veganuary Launches Crowdfunder to Broadcast First TV Spot

December 3, 2019

A Crowdfunder has been launched today to get Veganuary‘s newly produced TV advert broadcast on TV as widely as possible. Veganuary says that the advert, which is currently under wraps, is an impactful and thought-provoking […]

UK Consumers Want Healthy Meat-Free Options When Dining Out

December 3, 2019

According to a survey from Nestle Professional called Balancing Plates: Navigating Consumer Dining Demands in 2020, the majority of consumers in the UK wish for more nutritional menu options when eating out. 58% of respondents to […]

Geltor Names Former Unilever Executive Gina Boswell To Board Of Directors

December 3, 2019

Geltor, Inc. today announces the appointment of consumer goods industry veteran and former Unilever executive Gina Boswell to its Board of Directors. At Unilever, she led the business delivery of $10B in revenue across all […]

Pure Planet Club Launches New Line of Eco-friendly Toilet Paper

December 3, 2019

Global household brand, Pure Planet Club, recently launched the Marine Collection, an eco-conscious toilet paper line, with six ocean-inspired designs. The new product is designed to celebrate the creatures, large and small, that the company […]

Taco Del Mar Adds the Beyond Meat Taco Nationwide Today

December 3, 2019

Following its successful test launch earlier this year, Taco Del Mar has announced that it is rolling out its new Beyond Meat® Taco across all locations beginning today. The Beyond Meat plant-based protein is now […]

Canadian Starts a Change.org Petition for Public to Thank Burger King on Behalf of the World’s Vegans

December 2, 2019

Following the news that Burger King has received a class-action lawsuit for committing “false and misleading business practices” with its plant-based burgers, vegconomist has been contacted by Canadian citizen who has launched a petition to […]

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