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Barvecue Announces B Corp Certification and Revised Branding

June 22, 2023

North Carolina plant meat producer Barvecue announces it has achieved B Corp certification, which it says reflects its positive commitment to corporate development and governance. The news closely follows Barvecue’s announcement of the closing of its seed round with the funds invested to support continued growth of its retail and foodservice business and the maintenance of its Carolina Smokehouse production facility. Barvecue joins B Corp community of 6,300+ To become a certified B Corporation, companies undergo an assessment of the impact of their operations and business model on their employees, customers, communities, and the environment. In doing so, they must achieve a minimum score of 80 points on the B Impact Assessment. Barvecue announces that it has achieved an overall score of 111.9 with the …

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Cultivated, Cell-Cultured & Biotechnology

7 Game-Changing Startups Putting North Carolina on the Innovation Map

May 23, 2023May 19, 2023

Continuing our series on emerging hot-spots in alt protein, we turn to North Carolina, The Tar Heel State – a place better known for its scenic countryside and traditional BBQ than cutting-edge food tech. But North Carolina’s world-class research facilities, low taxes, and pro-tech economy have attracted some of the world’s most innovative animal-free companies looking to disrupt a wide range of industries. From cultivated oysters and filet mignon to algae-made fabrics and next-level collagen, here are 7 startups turning North Carolina into a visionary center for alt protein and more. 1. No Evil Foods Founded in 2014 by husband and wife team Mike Woliansky and Sadrah Schadel, No Evil began its journey selling hand-crafted plant-based meats to local shops and restaurants in and around …

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Investments & Finance

Barvecue Completes Seed Equity Round to Support World’s Largest Plant-Based Smokehouse

June 22, 2023March 8, 2023

Plant-based BBQ brand Barvecue announces it has completed the opening capital raise for its Seed equity funding round. The company will use the funds to support continued growth of its retail and food service business, as well as sustaining operations of its Carolina Smokehouse production facility. Based in North Carolina, Barbecue produces a range of authentic, wood-smoked Pulled BVQ and Carnitas that replicate the taste and texture of pulled pork. In the last two years, its distribution has expanded to over 1,000 US grocery stores including Whole Foods, Harris Teeter, Giant, Gelson’s and The Fresh Market. Barvecue has also partnered with WebstaurantStore, the largest online restaurant supply store, to expand its food service business. In 2021, the company broke ground on The Carolina Smokehouse – …

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Retail & E-Commerce

Barvecue Expands Wood-Smoked Plant-Based Meats for Food Service on Webstaurant

December 14, 2022December 14, 2022

Plant-based BBQ brand Barvecue announces it is expanding its food service presence by launching on WebstaurantStore. Known as the largest online restaurant supply store servicing both professionals and individuals, Webstaurant customers will now be able to order Barvecue’s Naked BVQ, Pulled BVQ and Carnitas in 4lb frozen food service packs. According to Barvecue, its food service products are authentically wood-smoked and seasoned for various applications. Naked BVQ is a lightly seasoned, versatile plant-based meat that allows chefs to customize any dish that typically uses pulled pork or chicken. Pulled BVQ and Barvecue Carnitas offer two convenient heat-and-serve options for busy food service operations. Pulled BVQ features original BVQ seasoning that just needs a restaurant’s signature sauce for a classic BBQ sandwich, while Barvecue Carnitas are …

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Gastronomy & Food Service

Barvecue Partners with Juice Press to Launch BBQ & Roasted Veggies Wrap Across NYC Locations

October 20, 2022

Plant-based BBQ brand Barvecue and juice bar chain Juice Press are partnering to debut the new BBQ with Roasted Veggies Wrap. Available at Juice Press locations across New York City, the wrap features Barvecue’s signature wood-smoked Naked BVQ protein. The new wrap can be ordered hot as a grab-and-go option, and features Naked BVQ, roasted veggies, apple cider vinegar, onion, sesame oil, and spices on a whole wheat wrap. Each wrap also contains 22 grams of non-GMO, gluten-free plant protein. “JP is proud to partner with Barvecue to elevate plant-based offerings with a unique variety and authentic flavor profile,” said Juice Press’ Ariana Korman, RD, CDN. In 2021, the North Carolina-based Barvecue opened the world’s largest plant-based smokehouse to expand into national retail and foodservice. …

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Science

Barvecue and Arbiom Partner to ‘Dramatically Increase’ Consumer Acceptance of Plant-Based Meats

September 30, 2022

Plant BBQ brand Barvecue and protein innovator Arbiom announce a strategic partnership to improve the taste, texture and nutritional profile of clean-label plant-based meats. The partnership seeks to “dramatically increase” public acceptance of plant-based meats by conducting product innovation, focus group research, and commercial trials. Based in North Carolina, Barvecue produces an acclaimed line of wood-smoked pulled pork alternatives and carnitas. In 2021, the brand opened the world’s largest vegan smokehouse and has expanded its products to over 1,200 US stores, including Sprouts, Safeway and Harris Teeter. Since 2020, Barvecue has raised nearly $3M in investment funding. “The world’s demand for protein is expected to double by 2050, and as a result, the need for high-quality alternative protein sources is going to increase dramatically,” said …

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Retail & E-Commerce

Barvecue Expands Wood-Smoked Plant-Based Meats into 190+ Harris Teeter Stores

August 24, 2022

Plant-based barbecue brand Barvecue announces a major retail expansion into Harris Teeter supermarkets. The brand’s Pulled BVQ and Carnitas are now available in the frozen aisle of 191 Harris Teeter stores throughout the Carolinas, Virginia, Georgia, Maryland, Delaware, Florida, and the District of Columbia. According to Barvecue, its wood-smoked plant-based meats offer great taste and texture while being gluten-free and non-GMO. The Pulled BVQ features traditional BBQ seasoning, while the Latin-inspired Carnitas are ideal for tacos, nachos and burritos. Barvecue’s retail footprint also includes Sprouts Farmers Markets, Safeway, Lowes Food, Earth Fare and Texas-based Central Markets. Largest smokehouse In 2021, the company opened The Carolina Smokehouse, a 10,000 sq. ft. facility it calls the world’s largest plant-based smokehouse, with the capacity to produce 800,000 pounds …

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Food & Beverage

Barvecue Announces New Retail Partnerships and Giveaways for Veganuary

August 11, 2022January 12, 2022

North Carolina’s Barvecue, producer of plant-based BBQ pulled “pork”, announces three retail launches as well as promotions with Lowes Foods and Central Market and an Instagram giveaway to mark Veganuary. Building on the remarkable momentum achieved in 2021, Barvecue is now partnering with New Seasons Market in January followed by Harmons Grocery and The Fresh Market in early February, bringing its retail footprint to 950+ stores across the US. Continued trajectory of plant-based success In February 2021 Barvecue launched its full line of plant-based meats is available now on ShopVejii.com. The following month, the company announced it had broken ground on the world’s largest plant-based smokehouse – a 10,000 square foot production facility called The Carolina Smokehouse with an initial capacity of 800,000 pounds per year. In May, …

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Products & Launches

Barvecue is One of First Alt-Meat Brands to Enter the Hispanic Market With New Vegan Carnitas

November 10, 2021November 10, 2021

North Carolina-based brand Barvecue has launched wood-smoked plant-based carnitas, one of the first Hispanic-inspired alt-meat products to be widely available in US grocery stores.

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Products & Launches

Barvecue Says Expansion Into 360 Sprouts Farmers Markets is One Of This Year’s Most Important Milestones

August 31, 2021

Following a year of growth and expansion, wood-smoked, plant-based barbecue specialist Barvecue is now launching across the US in 360 Sprouts locations. The move follows an expansion of its distribution channels through national wholesale food distributor KeHE. “2021 has been a strong year for Barvecue […] a year of incredible growth and expansion” After opening the world’s largest plant-based smokehouse, as well as putting its products on the menus of college campus diners, mission-driven company Barvecue has hit another milestone with the nationwide rollout. Seeking to create the leading plant-based barbecue on the market, the company is backed by Stray Dog Capital. In a previous interview with vegconomist, Founder and CEO Lee Cooper stated: “We are continually increasing availability with regards to both retail outlets …

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Barvecue Begins National Retail Rollout Strategy With All Ten Texan Central Markets

August 27, 2021May 31, 2021

Barvecue, the North Carolina based producer of vegan BBQ products such as its popular “pulled pork”, is to launch at all ten Central Market locations in Texas. The stores are in Houston, Fort Worth, Plano, San Antonio, Southlake, Austin (two locations), and Dallas (three locations).

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Food & Beverage

Barvecue’s Vegan BBQ Products to Launch in US Colleges as Gen Z Becomes Increasingly Plant Forward

April 29, 2021April 29, 2021

Barvecue, producers of wood-smoked, plant-based barbecue, launches with Harvest Table Culinary Group at Elon. Distributed through Cheney Brothers Foodservice, one of the fastest growing broadline distributors in the United States, Elon will be the first of many college & university foodservice locations for the Barvecue brand.

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Barvecue Announces The Carolina Smokehouse – World’s Largest Plant-Based Smokehouse

March 16, 2021

Barvecue, producers of a hugely popular wood-smoked vegan ‘pulled pork’ BBQ products, has announced it has broken ground on what it says will be the world’s largest plant-based smokehouse at 10,000 square foot production facility. Later this month Barvecue will complete an additional $1M capital raise from current investors following the $2M secured last year.

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Food & Beverage

Barvecue’s Famous Vegan BBQ Pulled Pork Now Available For Home Delivery on Vejii

August 24, 2022February 17, 2021

Vejii Holdings Ltd. announces a new partnership with Barvecue, a plant-based barbeque brand of hugely popular wood-smoked vegan pulled pork from soy and wheat. Through the new agreement, Barvecue’s full line of plant-based meats is available now on ShopVejii.com. Barvecue products will be cold packed and can be delivered within 2-3 business days across the United States.

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Barvecue: “The Word Excited Doesn’t Begin to Express How We Feel About the Possibility of Having an Impact in the Plant-Based Space”

September 28, 2021October 7, 2020

North Carolina based Barvecue Inc, produces a hugely popular wood-smoked vegan pulled pork from soy and wheat, and is proud to produce with clean-label, non-GMO, US grown and processed ingredients. The company aims to “bring the best tasting barbecue to vegetarians, omnivores, and adventurous carnivores around the globe.”

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Stray Dog Capital Leads a $2M Investment Round For Plant-Based Barbecue Innovators Barvecue

July 9, 2020

Stray Dog Capital, a VC fund focusing on the investment of young plantbased brands, announces it has led an investment round for North Carolina-based producer of plant BBQ meat, Barvecue®, bringing a total in this round to USD $2 million.

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Startups, Accelerators & Incubators

American Plant-Based Meat Startup Barvecue Raises $780,000 in Investments

July 6, 2020

North Carolina meat alternatives startup Barvecue has raised $780,000 in debt and options. The round was capped at $2 million with participation from three investors.

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