US-based restaurant chain Chipotle has launched its first alt-protein option since 2014. The new Plant-Based Chorizo will initially be trialled in Denver and Indianapolis.
Chipotle Makes Investment in Cultured Oil Innovator Zero Acre Farms
Fast casual chain Chipotle Mexican Grill announces it is investing in cultured oil startup Zero Acre Farms through its venture fund, Cultivate Next. The investment, made for an undisclosed sum, is part of a series of initiatives Chipotle is taking to help it further its socially responsible mission and meet ESG goals. Zero Acre Farms is a company focused on ending the food industry’s dependence on vegetable oils by offering healthier, more sustainable oils and fats. According to Chipotle, the world’s vast production of vegetable oils every year contributes heavily to global deforestation and carbon emissions. Zero Acres says it has created a new category of healthier, cultured oils using environmentally-friendly fermentation techniques. Market debut In July 2022, Zero Acre launched its first commercial product …
