JicaChips are the first ever chips to be made from jicama (also known as yambohne), a nutritious root vegetable from Mexico. Demand for this alternative to potato chips has increased significantly in recent years. To meet this demand, the chip manufacturer is now expanding further.
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BlueNalu Laboratory Meat Start-Up Receives Funding
Laboratory-grown meat is no longer just the dream of some animal lovers and vegans, but is now becoming a reality. Laboratory meat, also known as “clean meat”, is hoped to be a solution to many production problems in the meat industry. The production of synthetic meat is a response to people’s increasing awareness of sustainability.
Starbucks: Are Vegan Products the Solution to the Crisis?
The demand for vegan products is increasing and more and more companies are trying to incorporate this trend into their product range. The American coffee chain Starbucks is one such company attempting to stay on top of the current trend by offering more plant-based products.
USA – “Vegan Synagogue Challenge”: Five Synagogues Try Veganism
VegFund has donated 25,000 euros to the Vegan Synagogue Challenge, which will be equally distributed between five synagogues in the USA. The synagogues have committed to participating in a vegan program for one year.
CNN Promotes Algae
In a recent report, the US television station CNN has highlighted the benefits of algae, especially with regards to their proteins. It has frequently been reported that vegetable proteins have positive health benefits and the same nutritional value as whey protein. Though most of the protein in the human diet originates from animal sources, algae have the potential to change things around.
McConnell’s Launches Vegan Ice Cream
The market for dairy alternatives has grown by around 8 percent annually over the last ten years. To meet the changing preferences of consumers, a major US dairy brand has now launched a vegan product line and introduced vegan ice cream made from pea protein.
Vegan Cheese from Miyoko’s Kitchen Enjoys High Popularity
The global dairy cheese industry is estimated to be worth $120 billion, but vegan alternatives to dairy cheese are expanding rapidly. According to a study by Variant, growth is expected to average 7.4 percent per year. The vegan cheese brand “Miyoko’s Kitchen” is profiting from this development, and is already recording strong growth.
The Lipstick Lobby – Vegan Lipstick to Save Lives
The Lipstick Lobby, the manufacturer of vegan cosmetics, has launched a new lipstick called “Fired up”. The name is intended to draw attention to the “Wear Orange” campaign, which is opposed to the sale and use of firearms. The ethically oriented company launched the new product on the occasion of the vote on reforms to amend the Firearms Act in the USA.
Market Report: Vegan Cheese and Processed Cheese in North America and Europe
The market report “North America and Europe Vegan Cheese and Processed Cheeses Market Report 2018: Top Companies, Regions, Driving Force and Forecast 2023” by Market Reports looks at the market for vegan cheese and processed cheese. The market report focuses on the main players, types and applications of the vegan cheese and processed cheese industry in North America and Europe.
Market Insight: The Market for Vegan Chocolate From 2017 to 2025
The market research institute “Transparency Market Research” recently published a new study with numerous analyses and forecasts relating to the market for vegan chocolate. The report covers the period 2017 to 2025 and, in addition to the various market segments, a wide variety of product categories are comprehensively examined and analysed.
Big Brother-Like YouTube Series Is All About Vegans
In the 4th season of the YouTube series “YouTube House”, the cast will for the first time consist exclusively of vegans.
The concept is simple. As with the television reality show “Big Brother”, several participants will live together in one house for a few weeks. In the new season, the series’ creator, Bryan Turner, will invite eight vegan YouTubers to his home in Los Angeles. Turner is a vegan and bodybuilder himself, and with about 250 thousand subscribers on YouTube, he too will participate in the series.
USA – Ben and Jerry’s Offers Free Tastings
Ice cream manufacturer Ben and Jerry’s is organising tasting sessions in all its scoop shops in the USA. The new vegan flavours “Cinnamon Buns” and “Peanut Half Baked” will be offered. These do not contain any animal ingredients, as almond milk is used as a base.
Justin’s Exploits Growing Market Potential for New Confectionery Products
Justin’s, the Colorado-based nut butter brand, has introduced vegan almond and cashew butter cups for the first time at the Sweets & Snacks Expo in Chicago, adding a new product to the vegan confectionery market.
USA: Delivery Service for Vegan Dishes is Expanding
Veestro, the US delivery service for vegan dishes, has been successfully operating for several years. Now, the company has announced expansion plans to meet the high demand for convenient, fast, and healthy food.
Ocean Hugger Foods on Course to Expand
The US company Ocean Hugger Foods is the first company in the world to offer realistic, vegan fish alternatives. The company is now preparing for a significant expansion, having gained access to thousands of sales outlets in the USA, Europe and Southeast Asia through various partnerships.
Vegan Ladyboss – The Vegan Network for Women
The Vegan Ladyboss network was launched by Liz Dee – co-president of the US confectionery manufacturer Smarties® – with the aim of networking vegan women. It aims to connect vegan women worldwide so they can empower and support each other.
USA: Green Garden Bakery Enjoys High Popularity
The “Green Garden Bakery” in the Heritage Park in North Minneapolis is a project by the young “Teenage Vegan Bakers”, who are implementing their vegan business idea in their home town. They have been offering plant-based desserts and baked goods for some time now, and are so successful that they have been able to attract a considerable amount of investment to further expand their business.
Trader Joe’s Expands Product Range with Vegan Almond Milk
The US food retailer “Trader Joe’s” has launched two new vegan soft drinks. The official vegan product range now includes vegan almond milk in the flavours Matcha and Blueberry-Lavender. The manufacturer anticipates that both drinks will attract more customers to its stores.
Brits are Eating Ever More Vegan Sausage Alternatives, Study Says
The British frozen food distributor “Central Foods” has conducted a market study showing that the demand for vegan and vegetarian sausage alternatives is steadily increasing.
Barry Callebaut Expands Milk-Free Chocolate Range
At this year’s Sweets & Snacks Expo in Chicago, held from 22-24 May 2018, Barry Callebaut presented a new milk-free product line called Pathway for the B2B market. Due to the general increase in consumer demand for purely plant-based products, Callebaut is now offering Pathway, a range of chocolate alternatives which can be used to produce countless goods such as confectionery, baked goods, cereals and snack products.