By CHLOE, the vegan restaurant chain owned by BC Hospitality Group, filed for bankruptcy with plans to sell itself by mid-February of 2021. The business cites the pandemic and the resulting loss of customers as the reason, stating that a “complete reorganization of the company is necessary for by CHLOE to emerge and thrive long-term”.
European Survey Finds 19% of Consumers Will Eat More Plant-Based Foods Post-Covid
A survey of consumers in seven European countries, conducted by V-Label, has found that a growing number of respondents are looking to eat more plant-based foods post-Covid. Across all the countries surveyed — Denmark, Germany, Spain, Italy, France, England, and Poland — an average of 19% of consumers said they planned to change their diets to incorporate more plant-based foods. Denmark topped the list at 24%, while Poland had the lowest figure at 13%. Of these consumers, 46% and 41% planned to consume more milk and meat alternatives respectively, while 25% said they would eat more plant-based meals such as pizza. 63% listed health concerns as a motivation for change, and 57% mentioned environmental reasons. Plant-based and the pandemic At the height of the pandemic, …
