Pieminister Banger & Bean Handy Pie

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Products & Launches

Pieminister Partners With THIS to Launch Vegan Sausage & Bean Handy Pie

British pie company Pieminister has partnered with plant-based meat brand THIS to develop a new product, the sausage roll-shaped Banger & Bean Handy Pie. Designed to be eaten on the go, the pie contains THIS™ Isn’t Pork sausages, haricot and cannellini beans, and smoky tomato sauce, all encased in flaky pastry. It takes 15 minutes or less to heat up, and can also be eaten cold. Unlike many competitors, the pie is said to have generous quantities of filling, with no “dreaded air pocket”. The new launch follows the success of Pieminister’s previous collaboration with THIS; last year, the companies co-developed the THIS Isn’t a Chicken and Bacon Pie, featuring plant-based meat in a smoky, creamy sauce. Like THIS, Pieminister is a certified B Corp, …

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Pete Sharman (L) and Andy Shovel, founders of THIS © THIS

Investments & Acquisitions

THIS Receives Investment from Television Broadcaster ITV, Announces Pieminister Collaboration

British alt meat brand THIS has announced two new developments — an investment from the UK’s largest commercial television broadcaster, ITV, and a collaboration with pie brand Pieminister. As part of its Media for Equity programme, ITV will subscribe for £1.5 million of shares in THIS, with the option to subscribe for two additional tranches of £1.5 million each. In return, the plant-based meat brand will receive advertising inventory on the broadcaster’s channels and streaming service. It marks the first time ITV has ever invested in a food company. The news follows a string of successes for THIS in 2023, including an international launch in the Netherlands, listings at Boots and WHSmith, and the recent launch of plant-based roast chicken for the holiday season. Earlier …

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Products & Launches

Pieminister Launches Vegan-Friendly Gravy at Waitrose and Ocado

UK pie brand Pieminister has launched its classic vegan-friendly gravy for retail in a ready-to-serve format. The company says it has been perfecting the recipe, which is also gluten-free, in its restaurants for the past two decades. Describing the gravy as “rich and full-bodied”, Pieminister suggests serving it over Sunday roasts, sausage and mash, casseroles, and more. Vegan options by Pieminister Pieminister is an award-winning B Corp-certified pie brand. The company operates a chain of restaurants of the same name, and its pies are also available for retail and food service. Pieminister currently offers three vegan pies: The Mooless Moo — jackfruit “steak”, ale, and pepper. Mock-A-Doodle — tofu with leek, smoked garlic, and white wine. Kevin — chestnut mushrooms, tomato, quinoa, baby onion, and …

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