plant-based menu

Major hotel chains operating in China have announced plans to make 30% to 70% of their menus plant-based by 2025 to align with global sustainability goals and customer preferences for healthy options.

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Tourism & Travel

Major Hotel Chains in China Commit to 30% Plant-Based Menus by 2025

Major hotel chains operating in China have announced plans to make 30% to 70% of their menus plant-based by 2025 to align with global sustainability goals and customer preferences for healthy options. InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) which operates 700 hotels in Greater China plans to increase its plant-based menu items by 30% next year to reinforce its core values of responsible sourcing and environmental stewardship. The Huazhu Group selected Orange Hotels, its Lifestyle of Health and Sustainability (LOHAS) brand concept, to roll out the ambitious goal of transforming 70% of its menus to plant-based options across its 750 locations. Meanwhile, Dossen Hotel Group, the first domestic hotel chain to adopt a plant-based policy, aims for a 30% increase in plant-based menu items. Founded in 2006, …

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Food Service

GreenPlate and BigZpoon Partner to Enhance Plant-Based Dining With Menu Personalization

GreenPlate, a plant-based consulting firm, and BigZpoon, a B2B SaaS company specializing in personalized allergen and nutrition services for the foodservice industry, have announced a partnership to offer restaurant diners personalized menus. Available to diners both in the US and globally, these menus will provide detailed nutrition and allergen information for each item, ensuring consumers know exactly what items are available to them based on their unique dietary preferences.  GreenPlate, a company supporting plant-based cuisine integration in restaurants, offers services such as menu development, chef training, marketing, brand positioning, and taste testing. The company’s team of expert chefs collaborates with culinary professionals to create plant-based dishes, helping restaurant owners expand their customer base, explore new revenue opportunities, and contribute to sustainability. BigZpoon provides online menu …

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Fairs & Events

ProVeg Webinar: The Power of Plant-Based Menus

ProVeg International recently hosted a webinar with a panel of industry experts discussing the best ways to integrate plant-based menu options into your food service business. The panel consisted of Lauren Spokes, Head of Sales UK Foodservice at Heura Foods; Claire Roper, Marketing & Innovation Consultant for Foodservice; and Dean Wilson Hartles, Director of Food & Drinks Development at The Restaurant Group. Click here to access the full recording of the webinar, or to read the summary. Some of the key topics discussed in this webinar include: The benefits and challenges of adding more plant-based options to your menu.  Current industry trends. How to utilise choice architecture, including menu integration, descriptors, and icons to increase sales. The importance of upskilling serving staff and chefs. How …

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Fairs & Events

ProVeg Webinar: The Power of Plant-Based Menus

ProVeg International is hosting a webinar titled The power of plant-based menus on 27th September, 11:00 am (CET). The discussion is aimed at food-service professionals who are looking to increase and optimise plant-based choices in the food-service industry.  ProVeg will be joined by an expert panel which includes: Dean Wilson Hartles, Director of Food and Drink Development at The Restaurant Group UK; Claire Roper, a Food Brands Marketing Consultant; and Lauren Spokes, Head of Sales, UK Foodservice at Heura Foods. In recent years, food service businesses have been increasing their vegan offerings to reach their sustainability goals and to meet the growing demand of consumers who are reducing their animal consumption. Last year, UK-based chain Wagamama pledged to make 50% of its menus plant-based to …

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Gastronomy & Food Service

British Airways Launches Plant-Based Menus in its Airport Lounges

British Airways is set to introduce a range of plant-based meals in its first and business class lounges. Having worked with its catering providers to develop new plant-based menus, including a burger, the move is part of the airline’s strategy to reduce its carbon footprint and cater to the growing vegan population.   The new menus will initially roll out across the airline’s Heathrow lounges, before appearing on its US lounge menus. Work also continues to remove single-use plastic across the airline, and all plastic water bottles in Heathrow lounges are being replaced with glass, which will be rolled out across the airline’s UK lounges over the next month. British Airways has stated its commitment to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 – a tall order …

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