Shelf-stable vegan salami

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Products & Launches

Renegade Foods Unveils ‘Industry First’ Shelf-Stable Vegan Deli Meat

Meat-free charcuterie brand Renegade Foods announces the launch of an “industry first” shelf-stable salami that can be stored, shipped and merchandised without refrigeration. Now available via Renegade’s website, the company says the salamis mark a first-of-its-kind innovation for the vegan culinary world.  According to Renegade, its plant-based charcuterie is made to honor centuries-old European traditions. To create salamis and chorizo, the company uses organic ingredients and traditional meat preservation techniques that require minimal processing.  Preserving flavor When developing a shelf-stable salami, Iona Campbell, CEO and co-founder of Renegade Foods, says the company sought to maintain the products’ naturally robust flavors without over-processing, or relying on flavor additives or preservatives.  “Our tools are the traditional tools of food artisans used over centuries – fermentation, smoking and …

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Prime Roots Plant-Based Deli Meat

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Fungi, Mushrooms & Mycelium

Prime Roots Launches First Sliceable Koji Meats to Disrupt $300B Bulk Deli Industry

Fungi innovator Prime Roots announces its breakthrough line of Koji-Meats is now available at select deli counters and sandwich shops in the San Francisco Bay Area. Offered in bulk sizes for fresh slicing, the launch is a preview ahead of a larger US retail and restaurant expansion in 2023.  Prime Roots’ preview launch features classic deli staples and charcuterie, including:  Whole Koji-Turkey in Classic Smoked, Cracked Black Pepper, and Golden Roast  Whole Koji-Hams in Classic Smoked, Black Forest, and Sugar Shack Maple  Koji-Pepperoni  Koji-Salami  Koji-Pâtés with apple & sage or black truffle  Koji-Foie Gras Torchon In the Bay Area, local diners can find the products at the following restaurants and markets: Berkeley Bowl Bi-Rite Market Rhea’s Deli Timeless Coffee Millennium and Above Ground Pizza Driver’s …

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Harry David + Renegade Plant-Based Salami

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Food & Beverage

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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Meat- and Fish Alternatives

Rollito Vegano Launches Sinsalchichon Vegan Salami

Spanish alt meat brand Rollito Vegano has launched Sinsalchichon, with “sin” meaning “without” and “salchichon” referring to the Spanish cured sausage similar to salami. The vegan salami is crafted with pea protein and fava bean. Founded by two vegan activists at the beginning of the pandemic, the young brand launched its first product, Sinjamón (without ham) in late 2020, claiming it to be the first 100% vegan Serrano ham. The product is packaged in 100% compostable and biodegradable packaging and is frequently sold out amongst local retailers. In April, the company launched Sinchorizo, a vegan alternative to chorizo sausage, made with paprika, organic pea and bean protein. All the Rollito Vegano products are allergen-free and contain less fat than their counterparts of animal origin. Rollito …

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Products & Launches

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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Food & Beverage

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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