Plant Based World Expo Europe (PBWE Europe)

Vegan food showcased at PBWE 2022

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Fairs & Events

Plant Based World Expo Celebrates the Best of the Industry with New Plant-Based Excellence Awards

Plant Based World Expo, the biggest 100% plant-based trade event in Europe, unveils the Plant-Based Excellence Awards, a new comprehensive awards programme designed to recognise and celebrate those that champion excellence in the plant-based industry. According to the organisers, the combination of judging the taste, presentation, and business viability of each product will provide a holistic view of its potential for commercial success. The Plant-Based Excellence Awards will score individual entries and award bronze, silver, gold, and platinum shields to products that demonstrate all-round excellence. The Plant-Based Excellence Awards invite all businesses offering plant-based products to submit their products for judging. The definition given for a plant-based product is one that is “formulated without the use of animal ingredients or by-products, as an intentional ingredient …

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Fairs & Events

Plant Based World Expo Europe Welcomes Over 3,700 Attendees From 25 Countries

Plant Based World Expo Europe — the continent’s largest fully plant-based trade event — took place in London for the third time from November 15-16. This year’s event saw over 3,700 attendees from more than 25 countries, including representatives from food service, retail, and the wider food and beverage sector. Notable attendees included senior decision makers from major companies such as Sodexo and Nestle, as well as university academics, government advisors, and research leads from ProVeg and Plant Futures. Exhibitors such as Upfield highlighted the environmentally friendly credentials of their foods, while others demonstrated products made from vegetables and whole foods — a growing trend as consumers look for less processed and more nutritious options. Meanwhile, plant-based pizzeria Purezza announced its merger with artisan vegan …

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Honestly Tasty cheese board

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Cheese Alternatives

Say Cheese! Discover an Assortment of Plant-Based Cheeses at the Plant Based World Expo

The quest for delicious plant-based cheese has long been a challenge, with various styles serving different culinary purposes, from pizza toppings to sandwich spreads and cheesecake fillings. However, at this year’s Plant Based World Expo Europe, an exciting array of plant-based, dairy-free cheeses takes centre stage, promising to cater to every taste and culinary application. Whether you’re in the mood for an American-style cheese slice to melt on a burger, a stretchy, gooey mozzarella, or an artisanal blue cheese fit for a holiday cheese board, this expo has you covered. Highlights include: 1. Honestly Tasty (Stand I23): Honestly Tasty‘s 100% vegan and cruelty-free cheese alternatives are available for delivery through its website and stockists across the United Kingdom. Its award-winning plant-based Blue Cheese, made with …

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PBWE Europe Reveals Plant-Based 2.0 Trends, Highlights The UK’s Long-Term Growth

Ahead of the upcoming event and its return to London next month, Plant Based World Expo Europe (PBWE Europe), the largest 100% plant-based trade event in the region, provides insights on the present and future of the sector and unveils its predictions on food trends for what it calls the plant-based 2.0 industry. PBWE Europe says it projects long-term growth for the UK’s plant-based food industry, with the market growing by 9.58% and London being “officially” the most vegan-friendly city in the world, according to the organisers. The UK’s growth is framed under the global plant-based food market, expected to reach $115.3 billion by 2035, representing a compound annual growth rate of 16.5%. Mirroring the market, PPBWE Europe says it is also experiencing growth and preparing …

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