Former Campbell Soup & Garden Fresh R&D Experts Launch Microwaveable Vegan Burgers
Dallas-based company Plantasia Foods has launched pre-cooked, microwaveable vegan burger patties across the US. Plantasia Foods was founded by Carlos Burroso, former senior vice president of R&D at Campbell Soup, along with George Vutetakis, chef and former head of R&D at Garden Fresh Gourmet. The two met when Campbell acquired Garden Fresh, and decided to start a venture that would meet the need for easy-to-prepare, nutritious plant-based products. Sold frozen, the patties can be prepared in just 60 seconds; they contain 22 grams of protein and are free of soy, gluten, and GMOs. For those without a microwave, the burgers can also be grilled, fried, air-fried, or steamed. Plantasia Foods is now planning to launch more products in the near future, including plant-based BBQ burgers …