Jan 16

Taiwan Lawmakers Pass Climate Bill that Includes Mandate to Promote Plant-Based Foods

Taiwan lawmakers have given approval to legislation that would mandate the promotion of low-carbon diets, including plant-based diets.

The measure was passed through its third and final reading on January 10th. It’s expected to soon be signed into law by President Tsai Ing-wen.

Among other items the proposal states that the Council of Agriculture must promote diets that lead to waste reduction and are low-carbon. The measure specifically mentions plant-based diets as one such option, in addition to diets that are heavy in locally-produced foods.
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Jan 13

Slutty Vegan to Open New Location in Washington D.C.

Acclaimed vegan fast food brand Slutty Vegan will soon be opening a new location, their first in Washington D.C.

Slutty Vegan’s “One Night Stand” burger.

Slutty Vegan, known for their indulgent vegan fast food items and their unique branding, will soon open their first location outside of Georgia, Alabama and New York.

“When one door closes, CLOSE on a property”, said Slutty Vegan’s founder Pinky Cole in an Instagram post. “Just purchased a property in DC between 12th and H street for the next @sluttyveganatl“. She concludes by stating “2023, I’m not going nowhere”.
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Jan 12

Global Vegan Yogurt Market to Grow From $2.25 Billion Now to $10.97 Billion by 2030, Says Report

irg br brThe overall value of the global vegan yogurt market is expected to grow rapidly from its current value of $2.25 billion, finds a new report by Coherent Market Insights.

Vegan Yogurt Market

The report anticipates the market to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 18.9% between 2022 to 2030. This would bring the overall value to above $10 billion.

“During the forecast period, the growing global vegan yogurt market in emerging economies is expected to drive the demand of vegan food in the market”, states the report. “Increasing the consumption of easy fast food such as smoothies and breakfast cereals can helps to boost the global vegan yogurt market growth.”
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Jan 11

7-Eleven Launches Vegan Breakfast Sandwich at Over 500 Canada Locations

7-Eleven Canada has announced the launch of the chain’s first-ever vegan breakfast sandwich which includes vegan cheese, sausage and egg.

The new sandwich is part of 7-Eleven’s Healthy To-Go campaign and features Violife Cheddar Style Slices, JUST Egg Folds and Impossible Sausage on a toasted Enblish muffin.

“Partnering with 7-Eleven Canada and other delicious plant-based brands to bring Canada this first of its kind breakfast sandwich is an exciting milestone for Violife”, said Meryem Leyoussi, Brand Manager for Violife Canada. “As more Canadians are looking for tasty, dairy-free and plant-based options, Violife and 7-Eleven are bringing a convenient solution for the busy morning commute.”
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Jan 10

Califia Farms Launches Organic Oatmilk and Almondmilk With Just 3 Ingredients

Califia Farms has announced that it’s expanding its line of dairy-free products with the launch of USDA certified Organic Oatmilk and Almondmilk.

Califia Farms

With just three simple ingredients — purified water, sea salt, oats/almonds — and no oils or gums, the brand designed the latest offerings to meet the needs of consumers seeking products with fewer ingredients, yet at an accessible price point. They are available at Kroger Co., Whole Foods Market, Sprouts Farmers Market and other retailers nationwide.

According to a press release Califia Farms organic plant milks “deliver true homemade taste with all the rich smoothness people desire. It’s dairy-free goodness in its purest form and perfect for cereal, smoothies, cooking and baking.”
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Jan 09

Switzerland Court Rules Plant-Based Meat Labels Are Not Deceptive to Consumers

A court in Switzerland has ruled that plant-based meat labels such as vegan chicken or veggie burgers are not deceptive or misleading to consumers and can continue to be used.

In 2021 Zurich Cantonal Laboratory, which oversees food and water safety in the city of Zurich, released a mandate against the vegan company Planted Foods demanding they cease using terms such as chicken and pork when describing their plant-based products.

Last month the Administrative Court of the Canton of Zurich rejected the mandate, stating that using the terms “vegan”, “vegetarian” and “plant-based” specify that the products are not of animal origin and thus are not deceptive nor would they trick consumers into eating something they thought included animal-based meat.
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Jan 09

Report: Global Oat Milk Market Worth $4.1 Billion, to Grow to $8.1 Billion by 2028

According to a new report by BrandEssence Market Research, the global oat milk market is currently valued at $4.157 billion, and is expected to grow to $8.153 billion by 2028.

The anticipated jump from $4.1 billion to $8.1 billion represents a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.1% between 2022 to 2028.

“The increasing adoption of vegan lifestyle, growing number of lactose intolerant people, and rising health cognizance among the masses are primarily augmenting the outlook of this business vertical”, states the report. “Further, technological advancements in the food processing sector, rising R&D investments in the field, along with growing disposable income levels of the masses are creating lucrative opportunities for this marketplace to prosper.”
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Jan 09

Study: Climate Impact Labels Effective in Reducing Red Meat Consumption

A new study published by the Journal of the American Medical Association has found that climate impact labels – labels pointing out the environmental impact of certain foods – is effective in reducing the consumption of red meat.

“There is increasing interest in strategies to encourage more environmentally sustainable food choices in US restaurants through the use of menu labels that indicate an item’s potential impact on the world’s climate”, states the study’s abstract. However, “Data are lacking on the ideal design of such labels to effectively encourage sustainable choices.”

The objective of this study was to “test the effects of positive and negative climate impact menu labels on the environmental sustainability and healthfulness of food choices compared with a control label.”
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