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Studies & Numbers

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 …

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Food & Beverage

Amy’s Drive-Thru Opens 4th Fast Food Outlet in Roseville, California

Amy’s Drive-Thru opens 4th Fast Food Outlet with eco-friendly design as part of plan to bring 25-30 new restaurants to the West Coast  Amy’s Drive Thru announced today it has opened a new location in Roseville, California. The all-vegetarian mini-chain now has four restaurants across Northern California, including Rohnert Park, Corte Madera and San Francisco International Airport locations. Amy’s Drive Thru offers customers a 100% plant-based take on classic American burgers, fries, and milkshakes. Though it serves dairy, all of its menu items can be made fully vegan upon request. Amy’s latest opening is part of a plan to bring 25-30 new restaurants to the West Coast over the next five years, including in Thousand Oaks and Aliso Viejo in 2022. Amy’s Drive Thru was …

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Top Stories

Amy’s Kitchen Opens 389,000 Square Foot Facility, Creates 680 New York Jobs

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.

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Market & Trends

Market Report: Rising Demand for Meat Substitutes

According to a new report by Market Research Hub (MRH), the global meat replacements market will grow rapidly in the period 2017-2026, with an annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.8%. In addition to the main players in the meat substitutes industry, the report also includes all the indicators and trend data that are responsible for the increasing growth of meat substitutes. Discussion of diseases linked to high meat consumption is increasing the health awareness of many consumers with regards to nutrition. Heightened awareness of the risks of meat and consumers’ growing preferences for healthier living are driving the market for meat substitutes. As a result of this dietary and health trend, the report makes it clear that younger generations and athletes in particular are especially …

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