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Planted Launches the “Cleanest Lyoner Cold Cut on the Market” at Coop Switzerland

Swiss foodtech startup Planted announces the launch of its first plant-based cold cut in Swiss retail through a distribution deal with Coop. The cold cut is an alternative to the Lyoner Wurst style of meat, often referred to as German bologna, and marks Planted’s entrance into the charcuterie category. According to Planted, the cold cut is produced with all-natural ingredients and as such is “the cleanest Lyoner cold cut on the market”. Additionally, compared to its animal counterpart, the plant-based Lyoner creates 34% less CO2 and uses 51% less water, making it an environmentally friendlier option to standard cuts of meat that are sliced from the flesh of an animal. The vegan Lyoner meat is created with pea protein, rapeseed oil, water, spices, yeast, salt, …

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Renegade Foods Triples Production of Vegan Charcuterie Products Just Months After “Game-Changing” Launch

Berkeley, CA-based Renegade Foods, a producer of plant-based charcuterie products like salami, chorizo, and sobrasada, announces it has tripled its production capabilities amid increased consumer demand. Co-founder and CEO Iona Campbell states that the brand’s “commitment to creating delicious food leveraging age-old techniques and high-quality ingredients” is fueling company growth. Launched in 2019 by Campbell and Co-founder Kalie Marder, Renegade Foods today reports the addition of more than 20 new accounts following the launch of an “industry first” shelf-stable, vegan salami that can be stored, shipped and merchandised without the need for refrigeration. Furthermore, the company says it has eliminated 80% of its packaging, while dramatically reducing shipping costs.    Since the announcement in March of the shelf-stable sausage, Renegade says it has achieved more than …

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112-Year-Old Harry & David Partners with Renegade Foods for First Vegan Charcuterie Box

Harry & David, one of the oldest purveyors of gourmet gift baskets, is introducing its first selection of plant-based cured meats, reports VegNews. The Vegan Charcuterie Collection features three varieties of salami by Renegade Foods – a California maker of premium meat-free charcuterie. Now available for US nationwide shipping, the collection retails for $74.99 and features three flavors: Toscana, Spicy Chorizo and Sopresatta.  Founded in 1910, Harry & David is renowned for its deluxe baskets and food gifts filled with fruits, chocolates, and conventional meats and cheeses. Renegade’s co-founder, Iona Campbell, says her brand first reached out to the iconic company after learning it was seeking to add plant-based meat options, but was not satisfied with the currently available alternatives.  “From what I’ve heard, Harry …

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Kokiriki Expands Plant-Based Offerings from Vegan Charcuterie to Alt Tuna to Carrefour France

French plant-based producer Kokiriki is continuing to expand its alt meat offerings with the launch of an extensive new line. Having started with the production of vegan charcuterie, the brand is now launching a range of vegan nuggets and breaded alt fish products, as well as its awarding-winning plant-based tuna.  Kokiriki, a subsidiary of the Morbiano Jouault group, has been producing vegan meat in the form of charcuterie, burgers, and meatballs since its launch in 2021 and has been listed nationally in all Carrefour hypermarkets in France since the beginning of February. The product range launch comes after the brand won the Most Innovative Product award in the fresh and frozen category award at the Gulfood international trade fair in Dubai for its Veg-Toona plant-based …

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Canada’s Nuts for Cheese Reports 50% YOY Growth as US Expansion Continues to Accelerate

Nuts for Cheese, Canada’s leading manufacturer of artisan, organic dairy-free cheese, is rapidly expanding its award-winning product line across US natural channels. Boasting double-digit sales growth, the brand also plans to release its first non-dairy cream cheese in 2022.  Nuts for Cheese sells a range of innovative and versatile cheeses that can be sliced, shredded, spread or melted. Handcrafted with traditional aging techniques, its products are made from organic cashews, coconut oil and sunflower oil. Popular varieties include:  Un-Brie-Lievable (Coconut and cashew blend) Black Garlic / Smoky Gouda (Both feature vibrant, hand-painted rinds) “Super Blue” (Marbled with spirulina)  Chipotle Cheddar (A bit spicy, infused with chipotle adobo sauce)  “Exciting” launches coming The company reports it has seen 50% year-over-year sales growth as it increases distribution …

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California’s Renegade Foods Launches Holiday Charcuterie Kit of Vegan Salamis

Renegade Foods has announced the launch of a curated Holiday Charcuterie Kit offering a variety of artisanal, premium organic salamis made entirely from plants, such as a Soppressata, Italian Toscana and spicy Chorizo. The company counts Ryan Bethencourt of Wild Earth and Sustainable Food Ventures as its advisor. The mission of the two founders, sisters Iona Campbell and Kalie Marder, is to empower communities to make more considerate food choices, stating, that it “isn’t just about the food, it’s about having a positive impact on our planet and all animals that call it home”. Small Board – $85.00 MSRP – Kit contains: 3-pack of Renegade Salami (Smoky Soppressata, Sweet Toscana, Spicy Chorizo) Moonshot Snacks Organic Sourdough Sea Salt Climate-Friendly Crackers Nuts on the Run Rosemary Almonds Steve’s …

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Renegade Foods’ Premium Organic Smoked Salamis Now Available to Members With Free Limited Releases

California’s Renegade Foods recently announced the launch of an exclusive subscription service called Renegade Nation. Subscribers to the new service will each month receive three smoked, European-style salamis made entirely from plants – the smoked Calabrian-style Soppressata, sweet Italian Toscana and spicy Spanish-style Chorizo – as well as a free limited release salami each season. “Renegade Nation isn’t just about the food, it’s about having a positive impact on our planet and all animals that call it home” Renegade Foods creates premium organic salamis entirely from plants. Chef made in Sonoma wine country, the recipes are influenced by the founders’ time living and working abroad in southern Europe. The mission of the two founders, sisters Iona Campbell and Kalie Marder, is to empower communities to …

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