Next Meats plant-based steak

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Japan’s Next Meats Furthers Retail Rollout in North America 

Next Meats, the Japanese alt meat brand, is expanding its retail presence in the US and Canada. Next Meats’ Short Rib and Skirt Steak, both claimed as world firsts in the plant-based meat sphere, are now hitting more shelves across North America.   Currently available in specialty grocery as well as online, Japanese manufacturer of meat alternatives Next Meats will now also offer the two products in six Tokyo Central stores and four Marukai stores throughout Southern California and the Bay Area. Canadian rollout to follow US success The retail expansion follows an initial launch in California earlier this year, with Next Meat’s items also found on restaurant menus at LA’s Tex-Mex Bar Ama, Ramen Shack in San Juan Capistrano, J-Spec in New York City, and …

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Next Meats Debuts Steak in California

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Next Meats North America Launches Plant-Based Steak and Ribs in California

Next Meats North America announces the launch of its popular plant-based short ribs and skirt steak in California this week.  Created in Japan, Next Meats has already successfully debuted in the US and Canada via e-commerce, as well as in select East Coast retailers in New York, Connecticut and Massachusetts.  The West Coast launch will see the brand’s products sold at select locations of Tokyo Central Japanese markets in Southern California. Next Meat’s items can also be found on restaurant menus at LA’s Tex-Mex Bar Ama and Ramen Shack in San Juan Capistrano.  Cutting-edge beef products  Founded by entrepreneurs Ryo Shirai and Hideyuki Sasaki in 2017, Next Meats specializes in Japanese-style grilled meats made from non-GMO soy. Instead of artificial additives, the company uses seasonings …

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