KMC’s New Potato-Based Gelling Agent Can Replace Gelatin Use in Gummies!
Gummy candies and jellies are a universal delight, relished across generations and cultures. These sweet or sour treats dazzle in a variety of colors, shapes, and flavors, appealing to both kids and adults alike. At their core, they’re simple confections—soft-boiled amalgams of water, sugar, and a gelling agent that gives them their signature chewy texture. …
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No beef! Beyond Meat’s New Sun Sausage Isn’t Trying to Taste Like Meat
In a bold move away from its traditional meat mimics, Beyond Meat has introduced the Beyond Sun Sausage, marking a significant shift towards more naturally inspired plant-based offerings. This new product line, which includes flavors like Cajun, Pesto, and Pineapple Jalapeño, focuses on celebrating the inherent qualities of its plant ingredients rather than attempting to …
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Mycelium-Based MyBacon Strips Expands to the West Coast
MyForest Foods, previously known as Atlast, is revolutionizing the plant-based food market with its innovative mycelium-based MyBacon strips. Founded in 2020 as an Ecovative spinoff, MyForest Foods has made significant strides in expanding its product’s reach, recently announcing a new retail partnership with online grocer Good Eggs. This collaboration marks MyBacon’s debut on the West …
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Plant-Based Nuggets Beat Chicken Nuggets in World’s Largest Blind Taste Test
Who knew that the humble nugget, a staple of fast food menus and children’s dinner plates alike, could stir such culinary change? In a surprising twist, plant-based nuggets have clucked their way to the top in the largest blind taste test ever conducted, leaving traditional chicken nuggets pecking at the dust. This intriguing outcome stems …
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Prague’s Growing Demand for Plant-Based Food Leads to Its First Vegan Butcher Shop
In a historic twist to Prague’s culinary narrative, the city welcomes “Bezmasna,” its first vegan butcher shop. Nestled in the city’s Letná district, Bezmasna is not just a store; it’s a symbol of the evolving food ethos that embraces sustainability without compromising on taste. Vegan butcher shops are fast becoming a global phenomenon, addressing the …
Here’s Why Hellmann’s ‘Vegan’ Mayo is Now ‘Plant-Based’
Hellmann’s, under Unilever’s umbrella, recently stirred the mayo jar with a bold rebrand of its ‘vegan mayonnaise’ to ‘plant-based,’ targeting not just vegans but also the growing tribe of flexitarians. But what’s in a name? As it turns out, quite a lot. Hellmann’s rebranding initiative is a response to evolving consumer dynamics. By switching to …
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Lidl Gains 7% Increase in Plant-Based Meat Sales By Putting Them In Meat Aisle
Lidl is making strides in promoting plant-based options by strategically placing plant based meat products alongside traditional meat in their stores. Lidl Netherlands conducted a pilot study across 70 stores in collaboration with Wageningen University and the World Resources Institute. Over six months, this study carefully monitored how consumers reacted to finding plant-based alternatives right …
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Verity Bowditch Exits Clean Kitchen After Meat Was Added To Menu, Sparking Vegan Outcry
Once marketed as a ‘100 percent plant-based’ dining option, Clean Kitchen has stirred up a storm among its vegan clientele by introducing meat to its menu. Co-founded by ‘Made in Chelsea’ star Verity Bowditch and YouTuber Mikey Pearce in 2020, the eatery was celebrated for its healthier vegan fast food alternatives. But recent changes have …
Plant-based milk sales surged 49% in Europe in the past two years
According to reports, even the global market could reach $60 billion by 2030 Sales of plant-based milks are soaring around the world, driven by a number of factors including increasing awareness of the environmental impact of dairy farming, the rise of veganism and flexitarianism, and the development of new and innovative plant-based milk products. According …
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Vegan brand wins 4 awards at Prestigious International Cheese and Dairy Awards
The vegan cheese brand beat dairy products to receive three Golds and a Trophy award spanning multiple categories. GreenVie Foods, a Cyprus-based vegan cheese brand, has won four awards at the prestigious International Cheese and Dairy Awards (ICDAs) for both conventional dairy products and other vegan products. The brand was named a Trophy winner for …
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Juicy Marbles creates ‘world’s first’ plant-based pork ribs with edible vegan bones
The Bone-In Ribs are a vegan rib rack that comes with protein-rich bones, which can be consumed as a crunchy snack. Juicy Marbles, the ingenious vegan food company, has unveiled a pioneering creation that promises to reshape the world of plant-based cuisine. The plant-based startup has rolled out the world’s first-ever plant-based pork ribs complete …
Beyond Meat sales drop 30% as plant-based demand slumps in the US
Sales for the vegan meat alternative brand declines due to the cost-of-living crisis, negative press, and increased competition. Beyond Meat, the leading plant-based meat company has reported a 30.5% drop in net revenue in the second quarter of 2023. The company also lowered its full-year revenue forecast, citing “greater-than-expected consumer and category headwinds.” The decline …
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