Virat Kohli goes viral after eating plant-based chicken tikka by Blue Tribe on Instagram

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Celebrities

Indian Cricketer Goes Viral After Enjoying Blue Tribe’s Plant-Based Chicken Tikka

Indian cricketer Virat Kohli has gone viral on Instagram after sharing a photo of himself enjoying Blue Tribe‘s plant-based chicken tikka. Kohli tagged the company in the post, saying it had “really nailed” the product. The athlete attracted confusion and controversy from some fans, who did not realise the chicken was plant-based. Kohli is well-known for being a vegetarian, having made the shift a few years ago after experiencing health issues. Kohli and his wife, the Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma, previously invested in Blue Tribe in February of last year. The couple are vocal advocates for plant-based meat. Blue Tribe’s chicken tikka alternative is made primarily from soy and wheat protein. The company offers several meat alternatives aimed at the Indian market, including soy chaap, …

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Cricketer Virat Kohli and Bollywood Actress Anushka Sharma

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Investments & Finance

India’s “Biggest Power Couple” Invest in Plant-Based Meat Producer Blue Tribe Foods

Indian power couple Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma have entered the plant-based meat sector as investors and ambassadors to Mumbai-based startup Blue Tribe Foods. The news comes as smart protein in India continues to emerge as the next big market across the globe.  Founded by Alkem Labs MD Sandeep Singh in 2019 with support from Good Food Institute India, Blue Tribe Foods has secured Indian cricketer Virat Kohli and Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma as partners in growth in a major boost for India’s emerging smart protein market. The couple are vocal advocates of plant-based meat products and their endorsement could prove very effective.  Blue Tribe is among a cohort of Indian startups vying for first-mover advantages in the Indian sector, with others including Imagine Meats …

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