Jan 18
On Monday, January 20, Trader Joe’s will launch its “Protein Patties”, which is their version of the “bleeding burger” made popular by Beyond Meat and Impossible Foods. The burgers, which will be located in Trader Joe’s deli section in all of their nationwide locations, will cost $4.49 for an 8-ounce package that includes two patties. …
Jan 18
According to a new report conducted by the market research firm IRI, Beyond Meat was the fastest growing vegan meat-substitute label during a recent 52-week period. According to the report, Beyond Meat’s retail sales grew by 135% in a 52-week period ending on October 31st. With this growth they now have a 10% market share, …
Jan 18
Impossible Foods CEO Pat Brown says that they’re hard at work on plant-based bacon. Impossible Foods’ Impossible Burger has taken off in a big way in recent months, and is now served in thousands of restaurants across the United States. CEO Pat Brown says people may soon be able to add Impossible Bacon to their …
Jan 06
A judge in the United Kingdom has ruled that ethical veganism qualifies as a philosophical belief that must be protected under law, the same as any religion. The court case was prompted bu Jordi Casamitjana, a self-proclaimed “ethical vegan”, who says he was dismissed by his employer, animal welfare charity the League Against Cruel Sports, …
Dec 14
A federal court has ruled to block a law passed in Arkansas which prohibits vegan companies like Tofurky from using terms like “meat” and “burger” in any of its products. The court ruled that Arkansas’ House Bill 1407 (the “Truth in Labeling” bill) – passed by lawmakers in March – cannot go into effect while …
Dec 11
Impossible Foods, makers of the Impossible Burger, accepted an environmental award on Tuesday from the United Nations. Impossible Foods has received the 2019 United Nations Global Climate Action Award. Impossible Foods CEO and Founder Dr. Patrick O. Brown accepted the award at the 2019 United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in Madrid. “Impossible Foods …
Dec 10
In just a few weeks McDonalds will launch its first-ever certified vegan meal in both the United Kingdom and Ireland. According to McDonalds, the meal will launch on January 2. It will feature vegan Veggie Dippers, which are chicken strip-shaped nuggets of red pepper, rice, sun-dried tomato pesto and split peas. These dippers can either …
Dec 06
According to a new report of the top 20 fastest growing brands in the United States, Impossible Foods – creator of the Impossible Burger – is ranked fourth. Morning Consult’s Fastest Growing Brands of 2019 “is the definitive measure of brand growth for both emerging and established brands, showcasing a wide range of companies and …
Dec 05
Engaging in a vegan lifestyle may have “clinical significance for working with young women who are socially disengaged or who are at risk of disordered eating”, according to a study published this month by the journal Appetite, and epublished by the National Institute of Health. “One’s relationship to food is an important factor that can …
Dec 04
According to a new study published in The Journal of Child Nutrition & Management, vegan school lunches contain triple the fiber found in standard entrées which contain meat. According to the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, fiber is “an important nutrient that not only aids heart health, but also boosts digestion, weight loss, and cancer prevention.” For …
Dec 04
Nestlé has announced that it will soon release version of its DiGiorno pizza and Stouffer’s lasagna made with vegan beef. The new products will feature Awesome Grounds, which is vegan beef (similar to Beyond Burger) formulated by Sweet Earth. Sweet Earth was purchased by Nestlé in 2017. The DiGiorno Meatless Supreme will feature these grounds …
Dec 03
HappyCow, a 20-year old vegan restaurant guide which covers over 180 countries and over 8,000 restaurants, has released its list of 2019’s top 10 most vegan friendly cities in the world. Topping the list for the second year in a row is London, the capital of the United Kingdom. In 2017 London became the first …
