insert_link Food & Drink Chipotle Tests out a New Plant-Based Chorizo Chipotle is testing plant-based chorizo in Denver and Indianapolis -- its first new protein made from alternative ingredients in seven years. The company developed its chorizo alternative internally, shunning Beyond Meat and Impossible Foods, which have recently struck deals with other fast food-chains for meat alternatives on their menus. Chipotle currently serves sofritas, a spicy tofu, and occasionally sells real chorizo. In a press release, the fast food company stated: […] todayAugust 25, 2021
insert_link Food & Drink Forget Fake Meat: Wendy’s Is Testing a Black Bean Burger As an interest in sustainable foods and overall health increase, so too has a shift towards serving fish, poultry, and plant-based meats in restaurants and fast-food chains. But even though many menus now have more vegetarian options, most of those new items are meant to replicate real meat. The two biggest names in the plant-based movement have been Beyond Meat and Impossible Foods -- both of which shun traditional veggie […] todayJune 28, 2021
insert_link Food & Drink Plant-Based Meat Alternatives soar in popularity through Pandemic Memorial Day weekend marks the official kickoff to grilling season. After a year of slaughterhouse closures due to Covid outbreaks and concerns, soaring meat prices, and increased attention to health and sustainability, the makers of plant-based meat alternatives are betting more of their products will be cooking up on grills this year. “What Covid has done is it has enabled people to briefly give some attention to where their meat […] todayJune 2, 2021
insert_link Food & Drink 2020’s 14 Biggest Food Trends: How Many Did You Try? 2020 has been one of the world's most trying years, and with it came an onset of lockdowns to cope with waves of Covid-19. On the bright side, it did give some of us more time to cook, be at home with family and even experiment with global food trends that quickly went viral (mostly thanks to TikTok videos). Here's a list of 14 major food trends this year. How […] todayDecember 28, 2020
insert_link Food & Drink These Celebrities Have Donated To Food Organizations During The Coronavirus Pandemic (So Far) Several of your favorite celebs are continuing to be their stellar selves by donating money to support nonprofits dedicated to feeding people in need during the coronavirus pandemic. As if you didn’t need another reason to love them (and follow suit), here are all of the celebrities helping out food organizations right now. Tyler Perry Tyler Perry gave back to the city of Atlanta this week when he gifted 1,000 […] todayJuly 22, 2020
insert_link Food & Drink Impossible Meats begins selling Nationwide, while Beyond Meat goes International The coronavirus pandemic has accelerated consumers’ purchase of plant-based meats. In the 16-week period ended June 20, retail sales of fresh meat alternatives had soared 218% compared to the year-ago period, according to Nielsen data. So while many industries are suffering, Impossible Foods and Beyond Meat are entering brand new markets and capitalizing on the trend. Impossible Foods announced Monday that its meatless sausage will now be sold to restaurants […] todayJuly 15, 2020
insert_link Food & Drink Going Beyond Pea Protein for Plant-Based Foods In 2019, consumers embraced plant-based meats, ensuring this way of eating is not just a fad. But this growing movement will see a shift beyond the current “it” ingredient: pea protein. While soy has been a common meat analog for decades, pea protein has been a vital building block to many plant-based meat items recently. It’s the foundation of Beyond Meat’s products and is also the base for Lightlife’s Plant-Based […] todayFebruary 3, 2020
insert_link Health & Wellness Health Conscious Plant-Based Diet Surge Drives Food Industry to go Beyond Pea Proteins In 2019, consumers embraced plant-based meats, ensuring this way of eating is not just a fad. But this growing movement will see a shift beyond the current “it” ingredient: pea protein. While soy has been a common meat analog for decades, pea protein has been a vital building block to many plant-based meat items recently. It’s the foundation of Beyond Meat’s products and is also the base for Lightlife’s Plant-Based […] todayFebruary 3, 2020
insert_link Food & Drink Impossibly Beyond Expectations: Plant-Based Burgers took over the Food Industry in 2019 Plant-based burgers became ubiquitous in 2019. In grocery stores, at restaurants nationwide and even at theme parks, consumers could easily pick up plant-based options that look and taste like something made from ground beef. The plethora of plant-based burger options is welcome news to vegans and consumers looking to reduce their meat intake alike. However, burgers and ground beef are just one small sector of the meat options out there. […] todayJanuary 29, 2020
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