A new vegan stock index from the USA will offer all investors new and more sustainable investment opportunities from June 2018. The upcoming “US Vegan Climate Index” focuses exclusively on environmentally friendly companies, most of which are in the vegan sector.
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Hanover Learns Vegan Cooking
The signs in the capital of Lower Saxony are ‘green’. This is due to Hanimsah Ates, who opened Hanover’s first vegan cooking school in November. Since then, her participants have been learning everything they need to know about plant-based nutrition via six different cooking courses and workshops – from Mexican to Asian to Oriental.
Natural Cosmetics from Dr. SCHELLER
For many years, the renowned brand Dr. SCHELLER has been synonymous with high-quality vegan natural cosmetic products, which are characterized by purely plant-based ingredients, the best skin compatibility and maximum effectiveness. To this end, Dr. SCHELLER has always relied on naturalness and effectiveness and, according to its own statement, offers “the right product for every skin type”. In addition, an active substance technology – unique according to the manufacturer – ensures optimal, dermatologically-tested effectiveness.
Tyson Invests $2.2 Million in In-Vitro Meat Start-Up
Global food giant Tyson is investing $2.2 million in the Israeli clean-meat startup Future Meat Technologies.
Netherlands: New Collaboration Between Zandbergen and Beyond Meat
Dutch-based international meat dealer Zandbergen World’s Finest Meat has recently confirmed its cooperation with the well-known American start-up, Beyond Meat®. Zandbergen will in future distribute the popular ‘Beyond Burger®’ and other branded products exclusively for the European market.
Increased Sales for Vegan Cheese Company Tofutti
The vegan cheese company Tofutti has published its results for the 2017 financial year. The company’s net sales for the year totalled $14,1107,000, of which $704,000 was net income. This is an impressive increase over the previous financial year, when the company’s net income was $421,000.
Impossible Foods Secures Convertible Note to Aid Expansion
Plant-based meat company Impossible Foods has announced a convertible note worth $114 million. This brings the total amount raised by the company since its creation to $396 million.
