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ASM Global Partners with Wicked Kitchen to Bring Plant-Based Menu to Hundreds of Live Venues

November 17, 2022

ASM Global, a leader in venue management and live entertainment, announces a multi-year partnership with plant-based food provider Wicked Kitchen to increase vegan food options across its network of arenas, stadiums, theaters and convention centers. With this strategic partnership, ASM says it is poised to become a sustainability leader within the global entertainment and convention industry. The partnership establishes Wicked Kitchen as ASM’s “Preferred Plant-Based Food Partner” and “Exclusive Plant-Based Food Provider” across all catering, suite and concessions managed by SAVOR, the company’s culinary division. Featured menu items will include a diverse selection of appetizers, sandwiches, sausages, burgers, pizzas, pastas, main dishes and ice cream, all 100% plant-based. “We’re proud to be a part of the solution for ASM Global’s large-scale venues to meet their sustainability …

Organisations and Brands:arenas ASM Global Wicked Kitchen

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Products & Launches

NBA Star Chris Paul Launches Gopuff Good Eat’n Vegan Snacks, Invests in Umaro Bacon

September 15, 2022September 14, 2022

Basketball superstar Chris Paul has partnered with grocery delivery platform Gopuff to introduce Good Eat’n – a new line of boldly flavored plant-based chips, popcorn, puffs and rinds. Paul has also invested in vegan bacon startup Umaro Foods for an undisclosed amount. Co-created by Paul and Gopuff, the line aims to transform the snack aisle by providing a unique selection of “surprisingly” vegan snacks made to appeal to everyone. Available via the Gopuff app, Good Eat’n features the following products and flavors: Hot Hot Puffs Cinnamon Sugar Mini Donut Puffs Nacho Cheeze Tortilla Chips Big Dill Ranch Tortilla Chips Cookies N Creme Popcorn Carolina Style BBQ Popcorn Classic BBQ Porkless Rinds. Fan favorites To curate the line, Gopuff and Paul reportedly conducted numerous surveys, focus …

Organisations and Brands:NBA

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Society

OZO Partners with Chicago Cubs as Official Plant-Based Protein of Wrigley Field

November 4, 2022July 20, 2022

Planterra’s OZO, a brand owned by meat giant JBS, announces it has been named the official plant-based protein of the Chicago Cubs baseball team. Through the exclusive partnership, Cubs fans can now find OZO products at select concession stands throughout the Wrigley Field ballpark. “An iconic ballpark” Starting this week, the new plant-based meal options include burgers, shredded chicken nachos and Mexican seasoned ground, and will allow fans to choose their favorite flexitarian or vegan-friendly meal without sacrificing taste, says OZO. “We are ecstatic to partner with the Chicago Cubs at such an iconic ballpark,” said Darcey Macken, Planterra Foods CEO. “At OZO Foods, we know consumers are looking for delicious and healthy protein alternatives, which is why we are bringing as many options as …

Organisations and Brands:JBS OZO Planterra

Puma Presents Its First Vegan Football Boots, Commits to Using Vegan Materials in Future Products

February 25, 2022February 17, 2022

Puma has announced a new PUMA KING model made exclusively from animal-free materials, the King Plantinum 21 Vegan. The new boot maintains the signature style, feel and comfort of the King model, but adds a special twist to the football icon, according to the brand. The KING Plantinum 21 Vegan is aimed at players looking for animal-free products and features KINGForm technology, a structure that fuses with the vegan leather upper in key contact areas to provide superior feel and responsiveness. The PEBA outsole is made without the use of any animal-based adhesives, with all prints on the boot using only vegan pigments. The process since the first idea was born has been two years in which the biggest challenge, according to Florian Nemetz, director …

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Health

New V-Label Survey Finds Plant-based Ingredients in Sports Nutrition Gaining Popularity in Europe

November 5, 2021

Data from 18 European countries show that plant-based ingredients are appealing to consumers interested in sports nutrition products. For instance, 18,000 Europeans are interested in: plant protein (71%), rice protein (60%), potato protein (59%), wheat protein (59%), pea protein (58%), soy protein (56%), algae protein (41%), and hemp protein (41%). Interestingly, the most common protein on the market – whey – was second in terms of favorability, chosen by 69% of respondents. Egg protein was even lower with 57%. The survey demonstrates that food producers that want to introduce new products or boost sales should continue educating consumers and focus on communicating the various benefits their ingredients and products may bring to their consumers. Ingredients and flavours Sports nutrition food and drink producers introducing new …

Organisations and Brands:V-Label

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Health

Sustainable Material Pioneer Desserto Introduces First Ever Cactus Leather Boxing Gloves

September 30, 2020

Mexican cactus leather company Desserto is making big strides in sustainable fashion. After being awarded the International Gold Design Awards 2020 in Australia, it is now supplying its cactus material to the company Sanabul, known for its martial arts and boxing clothing and accessories.

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Health

Sports Nutrition Brand CNP Plant Partners with Vegan Distributor Bravura Foods

September 11, 2020

British sports nutrition brand CNP Professional announces that it is distributing its latest launch – CNP Plant – with vegan distributor Bravura Foods. The new range which includes protein powders, a collagen booster, pre-workout products, and plant-based nutrition bars, has been vegan certified by the vegetarian society.

Organisations and Brands:Bravura Foods

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Startups, Accelerators & Incubators

Vegan Bike Startup FLX Bikes Raises 8,130% of its Fundraising Target

April 2, 2020

FLX Bikes has raised €1,485,462 from 1,280 backers for its new semi-electric bike The Babymaker, which the founders believe will remove over 1000 cars from the road. The startup’s original target of €18,270 was surpassed on the first day of crowdfunding on Indiegogo.

Gastronomy & Food Service

Nybll: Double Cancer Survivor and Chef Aims to Donate 10 Million Meals by 2022

October 3, 2019October 3, 2019

High-performance catering company Nybll provides low-carb, high-protein meals to Fortune 500 companies and championship sports teams supporting peak-performance in the workplace, and on the field. Through Nybll, Co-Founder and Executive Chef Kristen Thibeault intends to disrupt corporate catering and personal meal delivery.

Products & Launches

Peeroton Presents Vegan Muesli Made by Athletes for Athletes

July 26, 2019

For the first time, the leading Austrian sports nutrition manufacturer Peeroton is offering a vegan muesli. The product has been developed by nutrition experts along with athletes and is specially tailored to athletes’ needs. Balanced formula for support in sport and everyday life In collaboration with nutrition experts and athletes, the leading Austrian sports nutrition manufacturer Peeroton has developed a unique formula. With high-quality soy flakes, amaranth, and the patented PANMOL vitamin complex, the muesli is designed to help athletes prepare for great challenges in sport and everyday life. It is made up of a balanced combination of complex carbohydrates and proteins. Vitamins C, B6, and B12 contribute to proper energy metabolism and the functioning of the immune system. High protein content supported by isomaltulose …

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