Expo West

Daring Debuts First Line of Frozen Plant-Based Chicken Entrees

March 9, 2023March 9, 2023

Plant-based chicken brand Daring announces it will release its first-ever convenience line of frozen entrees. Available in several varieties, Daring Plant Chicken Entrees are debuting at this week’s Expo West in Anaheim, California, along with two additional product innovations: Daring Teriyaki Pieces and Buffalo Wings. Easy and versatile Described as premium and clean-label convenience foods, the new Plant Chicken Entrees are said to be gluten-free bowls packed with protein. Speaking on social media, Daring said its customers are seeking easy and versatile meals that don’t sacrifice taste or quality. The frozen bowls are offered in several varieties, including Spicy Fajita, Teriyaki and Penne Primavera. Also at Expo West, Daring is showcasing its two latest Plant Chicken flavors: Teriyaki and Buffalo Wings. The Teriyaki Pieces, which …

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Climax Foods to Launch ‘Zero Compromise’ Plant-Based Blue Cheese in US Restaurants and Retail

March 9, 2023March 9, 2023

Food tech company Climax Foods announces the launch of Climax Blue – a cultured and aged blue cheese alternative that is the first offering from Climax’s “zero compromise” plant-based cheese line. Climax Blue will roll out to food service operators in April, including Michelin-star restaurants, before debuting in US retailers later this year. Described as being indistinguishable and at price parity with its dairy counterpart, Climax Blue is made to offer the same indulgence as dairy cheese without the climate impact. The signature cheese is said to come streaked with a flavorful blue-green veining and has a creamy, fudgy texture. The cheese can be crumbled in salads, mixed into dressings, or featured on cheese boards. According to Climax, all of its specialty cheeses offer the …

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Planet Based Foods Enters Frozen Dessert Category with Organic Hemp Milk Ice Cream

March 3, 2023

Planet Based Foods, maker of innovative hemp-based meat, announces it is expanding into non-dairy frozen desserts with new organic hemp-based vegan ice cream. Available in three flavors, the company will debut the new ice cream to retail and food service buyers at the upcoming Expo West in Anaheim, CA. According to Planet Based, the new ice cream is an allergen-friendly dessert that is free from soy, gluten, dairy and GMO ingredients. Made with an organic hemp milk base and other premium plant-based ingredients, the product was developed by Chief Innovation Officer Robert Davis, who drew on his years of experience in the non-dairy foods category. The company’s “exceptionally creamy” formulations are available in four flavors: Butter Pecan – Featuring a creamy, buttery taste with lightly …

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Planet Based Foods Debuts New Taquitos, Selects Violife as Exclusive Dairy-Free Cheese Supplier

February 24, 2023

Planet Based Foods Global (CSE: PBF) (OTCQB: PBFFF) announces its subsidiary, Planet Based Foods, has chosen Violife as the exclusive plant-based cheese provider for its line of better-for-you convenience foods. Planet Based, which launched the worlds’ first hemp-based meat in 2022, will showcase new taquitos featuring Violife cheese at Natural Products Expo West. According to Planet Based, as the top-selling dairy-free cheese brand in the US, Violife will supply its dairy-free cheeses for new Planet Based products as they come to market. The two companies’ first product launches are newly formulated taquitos featuring Violife vegan Colby Jack Shreds. The taquitos will be available in two varieties: Original Taquitos with Cheese – Planet Based Foods’ hemp-based crumble with Violife Colby Jack Shreds wrapped in a crunchy, …

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Expo West 2022 Recap – The Top 8 Plant-Based Innovations

March 17, 2022March 16, 2022

Natural Products Expo West, the world’s largest natural and organic trade show, successfully held its first in-person event after a two-year hiatus last week, from March 8-12. The highly anticipated show attracted more than 2,700 exhibitors and 57,000 industry attendees to Anaheim, CA to make personal connections, attend keynote talks and discover the latest innovations in natural food, beverages and ingredients. Vegconomist was on-site seeking out the most interesting, creative and groundbreaking animal-free products and brands. From realistic vegan bacon and sushi to indulgent pizzas and mochi ice cream, this year’s plant-rich offerings did not disappoint. Out of dozens of exciting new products, we’ve selected eight particularly noteworthy innovations, along with full photo galleries of our favorite finds. 1. Gluten-Free Breaded Chicken – Daring Daring, …

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LikeMeat Will Feature Innovative Plant-Based Chicken at Expo West 2022

March 8, 2022

LikeMeat, a LIVEKINDLY Collective brand, announces the company will showcase its authentic plant-based chicken products at this year’s Natural Products Expo West in Anaheim, California. Throughout the event, LikeMeat will be sampling a full lineup of its popular products including Like BBQ Chik’n, Like Chik’n Pieces and LikeWings. The brand will be servings its vegan chicken in a variety of snacks and dishes such as Like Nuggets, Like Chik’n tacos with salsa and guacamole, Like Wings tossed in buffalo sauce and Like BBQ Chik’n Sandwiches topped with coleslaw. On Thursday, March 10, LikeMeat’s booth will also host a special LikeWings and Beer happy hour from 3:30 pm to 6 pm. According to the brand, its products are created to offer the same tastes and textures …

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Chicken

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Nasoya Announces National Launch of Plantspired Plant-Based Steak

March 5, 2022March 5, 2022

Nasoya, a top-selling brand of tofu and plant-based foods, will launch its premium Plantspired Steak in US grocery stores beginning this spring. The plant-based steak, which will initially roll out at Albertsons, Vons and Pavilions stores, first debuted at more than 200 WaBa Grill locations in 2021, in the fast-casual chain’s healthy rice bowls. Made from non-GMO soy, Plantspired Steak offers marinated steak-like strips that are char-grilled over an open flame. Containing 14 grams of protein, the plant-based steak can be quickly warmed and served alone or with an endless variety of dishes such as rice, noodles, soup, salad and veggies. The product is available in a Korean BBQ flavor paired with a sweet and smoky bulgogi sauce, and can be found in the produce …

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Meat- and Fish Alternatives

Planet Based Foods Will Debut Hemp-Based Taquitos at Expo West 2022

March 4, 2022March 4, 2022

Planet Based Foods, maker of hemp-based meats, is entering the convenience foods category with new taquito products. Set to debut at this year’s Expo West, the taquitos are available in Original and Southwest varieties, and will feature the brand’s nutrient-dense hemp protein crumbles. The soy-free and non-GMO products are now available to foodservice and retail buyers, with a direct-to-consumer launch coming in May. Additional product descriptions: Original Taquitos – Hemp-based crumble seasoned with onion and vegan pepper jack cheese in a crunchy taquito shell. Southwest Taquitos – A zesty Southwestern flavor with seasoned crumble, vegan pepper jack, sauteed yellow onion and serrano chiles. Both items retail at a suggested price of $6.99 for six taquitos. Reinventing hemp In February, Planet Based Foods launched first-of-its-kind burgers, sausages …

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The Collaborative Re-Brands to Bon Dévil to Disrupt Dairy-Free Desserts

November 2, 2022March 3, 2022

The Collaborative, a plant-based desserts company, announces a re-brand to Bon Dévil, which will premiere at this year’s Expo West. The new look and name aim to disrupt the chilled dessert category with Bon Dévil’s healthier, “devilishly un-guilty” creations. The “devious rebrand” will feature a selection of coconut-based desserts, and debut across US retailers and grocery stores this spring. Bon Dévil’s indulgent line of products include plant-based chocolate ganache, vanilla rice pudding and double chocolate mousse cups. In addition to lower calories, the company says all of its products are gluten-free and non-GMO. Luxury dairy-free desserts Bon Dévil was born from The Collaborative, a US spinoff of the UK-based Coconut Collaborative, which sells a popular line of vegan yogurt, ice cream and desserts. In …

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CHKP Foods Will Debut Innovative Chickpea Yogurt at Expo West 2022

February 25, 2022February 25, 2022

CHKP Foods, a new plant-based dairy company, announces it will debut a line of chickpea yogurts at Expo West in Anaheim, CA, followed by a retail launch this spring. CHKP says its yogurts offer a thick, creamy texture with high protein content, low sugar, and no soy, gluten or GMO ingredients. According to the company, it spent years developing and perfecting its unique chickpea yogurt base, which delivers great taste and texture with clean-label nutrition. Available in plain, vanilla, blueberry, and strawberry flavors, the yogurts provide an easy and convenient way to consume nourishing plant protein, says CHKP. The company also plans to use the versatile base to make a wide range of plant-based dairy foods, including vegan cream cheeses, milk and desserts. “Like nothing else” …

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Chickpea Yogurt

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34 Degrees to Debut New Plant-Based Snaps Line at Natural Products Expo West 2020

March 5, 2020

34 Degrees recently announced it would debut Snaps, a new line of baked chickpea snacking thins, at Natural Products Expo West 2020. Attendees of the show will be the first to taste and experience the soon-to-be-released snacks at booth #N1038. 34 Degrees’ Snaps will be available for sale to consumers beginning in April.

Natural Products Expo West 2020 Postponed Due to Coronavirus

March 3, 2020

The statement released by the event is as follows. “Over the last 48 hours, we have worked with the Community to try and serve those who want the show by delivering a great experience, and support those who want it, but not now, by working on credits and alternatives.

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Mauna Loa Re-launches Plant-Based Macadamia Desserts at Natural Products Expo West 2020

March 3, 2020

Mauna Loa, The iconic Hawai’i-based brand, is showcasing its new line of vegan macadamia-based frozen desserts at this year’s Natural Products Expo West from March 5th-7th. Located in Hall E at Booth 5134, Expo attendees will be amongst the first to sample its most innovative product to date.

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Macadamias

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DiNoci Dairy-Free Launches Four New Flavors of Artisan Plant-Based Frozen Dessert in Time for Summer

September 7, 2022March 2, 2020

DiNoci Natural Foods is debuting the four new desserts at Natural Products Expo West, California on the 4th March. Based in Boulder, Colorado since 2019, the desserts are handcrafted using almond milk and other premium ingredients to create clean, plant-based desserts.

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Almond Milk

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Teen Entrepreneur Creates Vegan Candy That Cleans Teeth

March 2, 2020

Teen entrepreneur and inventor 14-year-old Alina Morse, creator of the all-natural vegan candy that cleans your teeth – Zolli Candy – returns this week to exhibit at the Natural Products Expo West, showcasing her seven new product lines.

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Confectionery

Sophie’s Kitchen Showcases Plant-Based Seafood at Natural Products Expo West in Anaheim

February 28, 2020

California gourmet plant-based seafood manufacturer, Sophie’s Kitchen, announced plans to showcase its vegan seafood substitutes at Natural Products Expo West in Anaheim, California. Its exhibit will be located at Booth #890 on March 3-7. The company also plans to kick off its #FishFaceChallenge social media sweepstakes at the event.

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High Peaks Showcases New Plant-Based Sausage Products at Expo West

February 28, 2020

High Peaks, The all-natural, plant-based sausage brand from New York, has announced that it is launching four new flavurs: Italian Style, Sweet Apple, Wild Mushroom, and Sunrise Trail Mix, at its first attendance at Expo West, on the 3rd – 7th this March in California, USA.

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Sausage

Once Again Launches Sunflower Hemp Butter at Expo West

January 27, 2022February 27, 2020

Once Again Nut Butter, founded by a husband-and-wife team in 1976, is introducing new Sunflower Hemp Butter at Natural Products Expo West in Anaheim, booth #1915.

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Hemp

nut butter