Baskin-Robbins has unveiled a new plant-based option for its November Flavor of the Month – Vegan Coffee Caramel Chunk. Known as the world’s largest chain of ice cream specialty shops, it has recently expanded into the plant-based category and added non-dairy, vegan flavors to its menu.
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Quiznos to Offer Mrs Goldfarb’s Vegan Corned Beef Prior to Appearance on TV’s Shark Tank
Quiznos announces its partnership with Mrs. Goldfarb’s Unreal Deli. Beginning November 15, its new Plant-based Corned Beef sandwich will be available in Denver locations for a limited time. Then on On November 17, Mrs. Goldfarb’s plant-based corned beef will be featured on ABC’s investor series Shark Tank.
Unbun: “Consumers Have Never Been More Educated, Engaged, and Discerning About the Products They Buy”
Canadian healthy food brand Unbun produces certified keto, paleo, grain-free & gluten-free foods such as buns, pizza bases, and baguettes, with the mission to help people that follow low-carb, paleo, gluten-free, grain-free and plant-based diets the option to still enjoy their favourite meals at home without compromising on taste or quality.
Actress Hilary Duff Announces Partnership with Earth-Friendly Naturalena Brands
Actress and entrepreneur, Hilary Duff, has announced her partnership with earth-friendly Naturalena Brands’ Happy Little Camper and Veeda products. As Chief Brand Officer, Duff will serve an integral role in product innovation, creative design, building brand recognition, and overall strategy.
Motif FoodWorks To Open New Lab Space, Selects Boston’s Seaport District as Headquarters
Motif FoodWorks is an ingredient innovation company specialised in “making plant-based food better tasting and more nutritious with animal-free ingredients and deep food science expertise.” Yesterday the company announced it has selected the Innovation and Design Building in Boston’s Seaport District as its new company headquarters, with the move expected by June 2020.
Almost 30% of Americans are Willing to Consider Going Without Turkey this Thanksgiving
According to new research conducted by market research firm Dynata, on behalf of The Meatless Farm, nearly 30% of American consumers would be willing to consider going without turkey this Thanksgiving.
Denny’s to Offer Beyond Burger Across the USA From Next Year
American diner chain Denny’s has revealed that it will offer its version of the Beyond Burger – the Denny’s Beyond Burger – across the US from 2020. The product, Denny’s first plant-based menu item, is currently available in Los Angeles locations and will be rolled out nationwide from next year.
Kroger Announces Rebrand and Launch of 58 New Vegan Products Through Simple Truth Label
The Kroger Co. announced a rebranding campaign last week. As part of the campaign the supermarket has said it will roll out an additional 58 plant-based items under the Simple Truth label next year, according to The Wall Street Journal. The company introduced 22 plant-based products in 2019.
Wendy’s Canada Quietly Launches the Vegan Plantiful Burger
Following the success of the majority of fast food chains’ vegan products such as McDonald’s PLT and Burger King’s Impossible Whopper, Wendy’s in Canada has quietly added a plant-based product to its menus called the Plantiful Burger, without any announcement online or instore.
Miyoko’s to Convert Dairy Farm Into Plant-based Agriculture for Cheese and Butter Products
Miyoko’s Creamery has announced plans to work with a California dairy farmer to convert their dairy farm to plant agriculture for human consumption. The transitioned land will become part of Miyoko’s R & D development efforts for new cheese and butter products made from plants.
Impossible Foods Announces Plans to Launch Vegan Pork in China
As reported by Bloomberg, Impossible Foods has plans to launch plant-based pork in China. With over 60% of Chinese consumers demanding a daily intake of pork products and the recent African swine fever epidemic, the introduction of this plant-based protein is an incredible opportunity for the company.
The Meatless Farm Company Announces Partnership with NYC Restaurant Pomodoro Rosso
UK-based The Meatless Farm Co has announced a partnership with New York City eatery, Pomodoro Rosso. The iconic Upper West Side Italian restaurant, made famous by popular sitcom, Seinfeld, will be the first in the US to add Meatless Farm’s plant-based ingredients to its menu.
Former Secretary of the US Dept. of Agriculture Joins Full Harvest to Battle $2.5 Trillion Food Waste War
Full Harvest, the first business-to-business online marketplace to connect food and beverage companies with farms to buy surplus and imperfect produce, today announced that Ann M. Veneman, former Secretary of the United States Department of Agriculture, has joined its Board of Directors.
Angelic Bakehouse Launches Sweet and Savory Sprouted Crisps in Time for the Holidays
Angelic Bakehouse announced the launch of its new line of sweet and savory sprouted crisps which will be in time for holiday season in the following flavors: Pickled Sweet Onion & Beet, Harissa Green Chile & Sweet Potato, Fig & Tarragon Vinaigrette, and Blueberry & Zesty Lemon.
Impossible Burger Debuts in China at the International Import Expo
The Impossible Burger made its formal debut in China this week at the China International Import Exposition. Impossible Foods plans to serve nearly 50,000 free samples during the VIP preview and public showing at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai.