The organic food company, Amy’s Kitchen, recently broke ground on the construction of its first food production facility in the Hudson Valley, Upstate New York. This $95 million facility will create 680 jobs in the town of Goshen, located in Orange County. The plant is expected to begin operations in 2021.
Amy’s Kitchen Survey: Two-Thirds of American Parents are Curious About Vegan Foods
A new survey commissioned by organic meals brand Amy’s Kitchen finds the majority of Americans (52%) express a curiosity about vegan foods, with two-thirds, or 66%, of American parents revealing they are especially intrigued about the plant-based foods category. According to Amy’s, who commissioned an online survey of 2,000 American adults, there are more than 100,000 internet searches per month for terms like “vegan recipes” and “vegetarian recipes”, which it says demonstrates a clear demand for plant-based meals. Looking at different groups, the survey found nearly 3-in-5 men expressed curiosity about vegan foods, while interest among Gen Z and millennials was strong, with 58% saying there were veg-curious. Parental insights Among parents, nearly seven in ten (69%) said they struggle to find convenient, healthy meals …
