Hawaiian brand Moku, producer of plant-based beef jerky, has received financial backing from a plethora of investors from the plant-based world, including KBW Ventures, the VC firm headed by Saudi Arabia’s vegan Prince Khaled Alwaleed bin Talal. Moku explains to vegconomist that the jerky goes through a three-step proprietary process which is similar to how a chef would prepare meat.
OmniFoods & 7-Eleven Hawaii Launch Plant-Based Katsu Musubi
7-Eleven Hawaii has partnered with plant-based meat brand OmniFoods to launch a plant-based version of the Japanese dish katsu musubi. The product is made with OMNI Luncheon, a high-fiber plant-based pork alternative made from soy, wheat, and beets. The meat alternative is prepared katsu-style and placed on rice, before being wrapped in nori. The katsu musubi is now available at all 66 7-Eleven locations on the Hawaiian islands of Oahu, Kauai, Maui, and Hawaii Island. “We are thrilled to partner with OmniFoods to offer our customers a new, plant-based option that is not only delicious but also healthier for them and the planet,” said Debbie Lee Soon, Food Innovation & Development Manager at 7-Eleven Hawaii. “The plant-based Katsu Musubi is a great addition to our …
