UK charity Veganuary has announced that it has appointed Ria Rehberg as its new CEO, and has plans to expand its presence internationally. Rehberg was formerly the executive director of Animal Equality Germany, and will […]
In 2018, Vegan Leaders launched a coaching program to help motivated vegan employees incite a change in their workplace. The Vegan Leaders Corporate Initiatives Support Program – provides a coach and a step-by-step game plan […]
At China’s largest automobile trade fair, the Shanghai Auto, Volkswagen recently presented its new e-mobility model ID. ROOMZZ, featuring vegan leather seat covers. As a zero-emission SUV in the five-metre class, it is intended to […]
UK baked goods chain Greggs has announced it expects annual sales and profits to be “materially higher” this year, following the phenomenal success of its £1 Quorn sausage rolls, which saw demand outweighing supply around […]
Canada’s largest coffee chain, Tim Hortons, announced on Wednesday that it will trial the Beyond Meat sausage in two sandwiches and one breakfast wrap, at selected locations. If the trial proves successful, the chain has […]
At this year’s IFT Food Expo in New Orleans, Hydrosol, one of the world’s leading suppliers of stabilising and texturing systems, is presenting the latest generation of functional systems and all-in compounds for making plant-based […]
Australian healthy snack manufacturer, Norti, is bringing their health food products to a wide variety of retailers across the United States, increasing their presence in the health food world.
Impossible Foods has announced it has raised another $300 million in the latest round of funding, bringing the company’s total equity to $750 million. It was announced this month that the company´s Impossible Burger will […]
Plant-based company Kale United AB (Kale United) today announces the launch of its second funding round; raising EUR 1 million in capital to invest in or acquire new brands that are supporting global change. Kale […]
In 2018 By CHLOE, the New York City-based fast-casual vegan restaurant, received $31 million in funding from Bain Capital, Kitchen Fund, Collaborative Fund and TGP International/Qoot International amongst other investors. The investment will ensure 50 new […]
The innovative Canadian brand Happy Planet is expanding its oatmilk portfolio with a new Barista Edition Oatmilk and Chocolate Oatmilk which are now available across the US. This category saw a +425% growth from last […]
Last Friday, CNBC published news about Dunkin’ Donuts (currently re-branding as Dunkin’) with the headline, “Dunkin’ CEO: ‘We’re going to look at plant-based proteins’ for breakfast menu” which was picked up by some vegan media. […]
Having recently rebranded and introduced new lines, Just Wholefoods made quite an impression on the judges at the recent Midcounties Co-operative ‘Food Glorious Food’ competition. Farmer and rural TV presenter Adam Henson and Celebrity Master […]
On the premiere day the share of the vegan meat alternative producer Beyond Meat inspired many investors. Right from the start, the share price rose quiclky and developed dynamically. At the end of the furious […]
Shiok Meats, based in Singapore, recently completed a $4.6 million seed round, backed by an impressive list of investors including Y Combinator (their first clean meat investment) and the CEO of Monde Nissin (owner of […]
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