Döhler Group and Nutrafood S.r.l. have reached an agreement on a strategic partnership. This transaction further complements Döhler’s range in the area of plant-based food and beverages.
Germany
Proveg in Berlin – First Incubator Participants Begin 1st November 2018
Proveg, the leading international food awareness organisation, has been working over the past decade with both startups and established companies to expand the plant-based food system.
Lush Opens First Bulk Cosmetics Store in Berlin
The cruelty-free and predominantly vegan cosmetics manufacturer Lush recently celebrated the opening of its new store in Berlin, where it only sells ‘naked’, packaging-free products. In this way, Lush intends to set an example in the fight against plastic pollution. “The Naked Shop is the cosmetics shop of the future. It shows what cosmetics could look like if there was no plastic packaging,” says the manager of the new shop. “We are very much involved in sustainability and plastic reduction, so we are all very excited about the project. Our customers are also very interested in unpackaged products, and hopefully are pleased that we will be able to offer an even wider range of packaging-free alternatives. In addition, we offer many exclusive products that can …
Simply V Presents Barista-Quality Organic Oat Drink
The Allgäu-based start-up E.V.A. GmbH has already enjoyed great success with the introduction of its vegan own brand Simply V in 2015. The Simply V brand sells vegan cheese, and according to the company, has already attained a share of 70% in the market for cheese alternatives. Simply V has now launched a new barista-quality organic oat drink, which is said to be perfectly suited to coffee with milk, muesli, porridge and overnight oats.
The Essence of Africa: Superfoods from Africa
Under the brand name “The Essence of Africa”, africrops! GmbH Berlin has been selling plant-based products from Africa in Germany since 2013. These include the superfoods moringa and baobab, which with their healthy ingredients can help to strengthen the immune system. The company has a strict approach to sustainability, and takes great care to ensure a fair and sustainable source of income for local producers in Africa.
‘Plant-Based Experience’ in Frankfurt: ProVeg Designs Supporting Programme for Hi Europe Trade Fair
From November 27th to 29th, 2018 ProVeg (formerly Vegetarierbund Deutschland) will participate in the programme of the Health Ingredients (Hi) Europe trade fair in Frankfurt am Main under the title ‘Plant-Based Experience’. For the first time, ProVeg is an official partner of the fair.
Veganz Expands into China
Veganz, the German market leader in vegan food, is making good progress with its internationalization. Twenty selected products from the vegan pioneer are now available on Xiaohongshu, China’s largest social e-commerce platform with 100 million users. “The Xiaohongshu social selling platform, which is aimed at women between the ages of 18 and 35, is tailored to our target group. In our branded flagship store and in the vegan community on WeChat, our products have been making a promising impact since August of this year,” said Jan Bredack, founder of Veganz. In October, Veganz will expand its reach to JingDong, the country’s second-largest e-commerce platform. A market study by Euromonitor has examined the global trend towards meat-free consumption in China. The vegan food market in China …
Quality Made from Cork: Vegan Seating from German Company SMV
The furniture industry is becoming vegan! SMV, the East Westphalian furniture manufacturer, produces comfortable and fashionable armchairs and sofas made of purely plant-derived materials for lounges, businesses and living areas. The nature-loving family business combines ethics and design with stylish seating furniture.
Schwartau: “Outstandingly Enjoyable Products For Our Customers.”
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, so the saying goes. To start the day off well, you should drink plenty of water and nourish yourself with high-quality products. Schwartauer Werke manufactures these kinds of products. And since vegans also deserve to get their money’s worth, they have responded to this target group with new recipes and products – that’s how “Gemüseglück” (eng: vegetable happiness) was born. In an interview with press spokesman Christian Passarge, we learn more about Schwartauer Werke and its vegan products.
Germany: International Number 1 in Vegan Product Launches 2017/2018
The vegan movement in Germany is changing the world of food. This is evidenced by a recently published Mintel study. The international market research institute investigated which countries had the highest share of global vegan food and beverage launches from July 2017 to June 2018. Germany led the field.
VeggieWorld: Vegan Fair Conquers Europe
Anyone who eats consciously – or even completely vegetarian or vegan – will not be able to avoid The VeggieWorld for long. The VeggieWorld started as a rather small vegetarian fair, but now attracts up to a 5-digit turnout and even big retailers like Aldi Süd.
Dr. Oetker Offers Wide Range of Vegan Products
Because of the ingredients it uses, over 100 products from Dr. Oetker’s range are suitable for the vegan diet, including its processing aids where applicable. Currently, only one product is actively marketed as vegan, as Dr. Oetker explains in an interview.
PETA Honours Germany’s Most Vegan-Friendly Football Stadium
The ‘champions of hearts’ from Gelsenkirchen – Schalke FC – offer the most vegan dishes in German football. That was the conclusion reached by the animal welfare organisation PETA, which is involved with providing animal-free products in stadiums. The aim of the study was to honour the stadium which offers the most plant-based dishes to its spectators.