Nov 07

Study: Plant-Based Diets May Help Prevent Coronary Heart Disease

A new study published in the Cureus Journal of Medical Science has found that a plant-based diet is “inversely related to the incidence of heart failure risk”, and “eating a plant-based diet starting in adolescence is linked to a decreased risk of cerebrovascular disease (CVD) by middle age.”

Coronary heart disease (CHD) is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide, notes the study’s authors. “Dietary modifications in the form of a vegetarian diet can perhaps be the key to the prevention and management of cardiovascular diseases.”

The aims of this review was to “determine the association between a vegetarian diet and CHD, to compare the risk of CHD in different types of vegetarian diets, and to assess variability in the biochemical predictors of CHD in the various vegetarian diets.”
Continue reading

Nov 04

Report: Global Plant-Based Food Market to Reach $95 Billion by 2020

A new report has found that the global plant-based food market is expected to grow at a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of 12.4% to reach $95.52 billion by 2029.

The Plant-based Food Market report was conducted by Research and Markets.

“The research report provides an in-depth analysis of plant-based food market in five major geographies and emphasizes on the current market trends, market sizes, market shares, recent developments, and forecasts till 2029”. According to the report, “The Global Plant-based Food Market is expected to reach $95.52 billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 12.4% during the forecast period of 2022 to 2029.”

The growth of this market “is driven by factors such as the increasing intolerance for animal protein amongst consumers, the growing vegan population, and the rising number of venture investments in plant-based food companies.”
Continue reading

Nov 01

HappyCow Reveals Lists of the Top 10 Vegan-Friendly Cities in the World

HappyCow, a platform that features over 186,000 vegan-friendly businesses in over 180 countries, has released their list of the top 10 vegan-friendly cities in the world.

Meat-free munch from Redemptions in London

HappyCow has revealed their list of the top 10 vegan-friendly cities in the world to coincide with World Vegan Day, which is celebrated on November 1st.

“TeamCow is thrilled to offer the first update to our Top 10 Vegan-Friendly Cities List since pre-pandemic 2019″, says HappyCow. “Amidst a chaotic few years for the vegan restaurant community, we are happy to report an uptick in vegan business growth again as of 2022 – pointing to more promising times ahead.”
Continue reading

Oct 30

Report: Global Vegan Cosmetics Market Valued at $16.6 Billion, to Grow to $28.5 Billion by 2031

According to a new Global Vegan Cosmetics Market Report, the vegan cosmetics market was valued at $16.6 billion in 2021, and is estimated to reach $28.5 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of 5.9% from 2022 to 2031.

As noted by the report, vegan cosmetics are composed of chemical compounds produced from natural or synthetic sources that do not contain any animal-derived ingredients. Animal-derived substances include, “honey, beeswax, lanolin, collagen, albumen, carmine, cholesterol, gelatin, and many others. Vegan cosmetics are also devoid of animal testing and cruelty.”

Vegan cosmetics are used to cleanse or protect the body or hair and are meant for personal care, skincare, face care, and hair care. Vegan cosmetics “are used to improve or modify one’s appearance (makeup) by hiding imperfections, accentuating natural features (such as brows and eyelashes), adding radiance to a person’s face, or completely redefining the look.”
Continue reading

Oct 28

Daring Foods Vegan Chicken Launches at Bluestone Lane Café and Coffee Shops Nationwide

Plant-based company Daring Foods has announced the arrival of their vegan chicken at over 50 Bluestone Lane locations across the United States.

A grain bowl from Bluestone Lane with Daring Foods plant-based chicken.

Bluestone Lane, the Australian-inspired cafés and coffee roaster, is now offering the vegan chicken substitute at all of their over 50 locations, which can be found throughout the country including in cities such as New York (New York), Philadelphia (Pennsylvania), Orange (California), Houston (Texas) and Tysons (Virginia).

“Daring is a uniquely textured and tasty vegan and gluten-free 1:1 substitute for chicken, made through a clean and simple flavor infusion process, with almost 50% less ingredients than market competitors”, says the press release. “It’s a perfect fit for Bluestone Lane as the cafe brand continues to modernize US coffee culture with an emphasis on premium quality coffee, fresh healthy food and a hyperfocus on creating an optimal customer experience for “locals.”
Continue reading

Oct 27

Washington D.C. Gets its First All-Vegan Cheese Shop

DC Vegan, a plant-based bar, delicatessen and full-service catering company, has expanded to offer the district’s first-ever all-vegan cheese shop.

According to Executive Chef Marquis, The Cheese Shop is located in the deli on the second floor of the Dupont Circle-area restaurant, and will offer a large and rotating variety of artisanal vegan cheeses. Some of the options include Truffle Hound by Reine Cuisine, Sun Dried Tomato & Herb Fromage by Rebel Cheese, and Mozz Wedges and Double Cream Brie by Bandit. The goal is to offer a plethora of vegan cheeses from around the country.

“We have carefully curated each of our new cheese vendors and couldn’t be happier with the selection,” says co-owner and CEO Leah Curran Moon. “The flavor and texture of our cheeses are beyond any other vegan cheeses I’ve ever had.”
Continue reading

Oct 25

Kraft Heinz Co. Announces Launch of Vegan Cheese Slices

Kraft Heinz Co. has announced a partnership with NotCo that will see them launch vegan cheese slices in select markets next month.

Kraft Heinz Co. and Jeff Bezo-backed NotCo have announced that starting next month in 30 supermarkets in the Cleveland, Ohio the pair will launch vegan “Not Cheese”. The slices will come in three flavors: American, provolone and cheddar. The duo also announced the forthcoming release of vegan mayo, though no specific date was set for the release.

“Sometimes to be more effective and more efficient you have to bring partners to help you on the journey,” said Kraft Heinz Chief Executive Officer Miguel Patricio about why they decided to partner with NotCo.
Continue reading

Oct 24

Beyond Meat Announces Nationwide Launch of Beyond Steak

Beyond Meat today announced the nationwide launch of Beyond Steak, “a new innovation designed to deliver the juicy, tender and delicious bite of seared steak tips with the added nutritional and environmental benefits of plant-based meat.”

Beyond Steak is launching at Kroger and Walmart stores nationwide, as well as at select Albertsons and Ahold divisions and other retailers across the country, Beyond Meat said in a press release.

“As the brand continues to popularize plant-based meat through a portfolio of industry-leading products, Beyond Meat enables consumers to eat the foods they love without having to compromise on taste, nutrition or sustainability”, says the press release. “Seared to perfection and chopped into bite-sized pieces, Beyond Steak provides a flavorful and satisfying experience for meat lovers and flexitarians alike. Packed with 21 grams of protein per serving, Beyond Steak delivers the tender bite and savory taste consumers crave while offering nutritional benefits, including being low in saturated fat and having 0 mg of cholesterol with no added antibiotics or hormones.”
Continue reading

Load more