UK Court of Appeal to OATLY – “You Cannot Call It Milk”
Oatly, the Swedish plant-based company, has been barred by the UK Court of Appeal from using the term ‘milk’ for its products. This decision culminates a prolonged legal battle between Oatly and Dairy UK, the trade association representing the British dairy industry. The court decided that only animal-based products can be labeled as “milk,” a …
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Nearly 1 Out Of 3 Brits Are Considering Plant-Based Mains Over Meat This Christmas, Tesco’s Survey Reveals
The traditional image of a meat-laden Christmas feast is undergoing a green revolution. A recent survey conducted by Tesco, a leading UK supermarket, reveals a significant shift in consumer preferences, with a quarter of British adults planning to prioritize plant-based options for their Christmas mains this year. Among the 6,375 British adults Tesco surveyed, 27% …
KMC’s New Ingredient Breakthrough Promises Perfectly Melty, Stretchy Vegan Cheese
The growing demand for plant-based food alternatives has driven significant advancements in the production of vegan cheese. KMC, a Denmark-based ingredient solutions company, has developed innovative potato starch-based products aimed at replicating the melting, stretching, and texture characteristics of dairy cheese. This breakthrough is particularly targeted at enhancing vegan pizza cheese, a product often judged …
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Plant-Based Alternatives Offer Similar or Superior Health Benefits to Animal Products, Research Finds
A comprehensive study spanning 11 countries has definitively shown that plant-based meat and dairy alternatives are nutritionally on par with or better than traditional meat and dairy. Conducted by ProVeg International, the research involved a nutritional evaluation of plant-based products found in supermarkets across 11 countries: Belgium, Czechia, Germany, Italy, Malaysia, the Netherlands, Poland, South …
Greggs’ Vegan Festive Bake Is Back For Christmas!
Greggs has officially confirmed the return of its eagerly anticipated Christmas menu to shops nationwide in the UK, featuring the much-loved Vegan Festive Bake! After a brief hiatus last year, the Vegan Festive Bake makes a comeback with an improved recipe that promises an even tastier holiday experience. It features a sumptuous filling of Quorn …
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UK’s Biggest Vegan Event, Vegan Camp Out Returns for 2025 at a New Location!
UK’s biggest vegan event, Vegan Camp Out, is gearing up for its 9th annual gathering, showcasing an impressive lineup of performers, chefs, entrepreneurs, and activists. Started in 2016 with just 412 people by Jordan Martin and his sister Ellis Goodridge, the festival has grown significantly year by year and now anticipates welcoming 7,500 attendees from …
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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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