Asia
Nearly Half of Vegan Meat Brand Impossible Foods’ Expansion Plans Targets Asian Market
Nearly half of the expansion plans for vegan meat brand Impossible Foods target the Asian market, according to Nick Halla, the company’ Chief Strategy Officer. As reported by FoodNavigator USA, Halla was one of several food innovators present at a panel discussion that took place at this year’s Future of Food Summit in Singapore. There, he revealed […]
Vegan Beyond Burger Boosts Sales at Meat-Heavy Hong Kong Burger Chain
The Butchers Club, a traditional burger joint in Hong Kong, has recently brought on the Beyond Meat Beyond Burgers as part of its effort to expand vegan menu offerings. According to the company, 15 percent of total sales come from the new vegan options. Launched in 2013 as a private dining club centered around premium meats in Tim Wan, Aberdeen, […]
The Tallest Ritz-Carlton Hotel is First to Serve Vegan Beyond Burger
One-hundred-and-three stories above Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbor, history was quietly being made earlier this spring when one of the tallest hotels in the world, the Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong, became the luxury hotel chain’s first location to add the popular meaty vegan Beyond Burger to its menu. The burger has quickly become iconic since launching in […]
New Vegan ‘Superfood Pork’ Launches in Hong Kong to Combat Asia’s Meat Consumption
A new vegan pork product launching in Hong Kong is poised to disrupt the massive global pork industry, particularly in Asian countries where it’s the preferred animal protein. Right Treat’s Omnipork delivers the flavor, consistency, and functionality of traditional ground pork but without the environmental impact. Using a proprietary blend of plant-based protein from pea, […]
Plant-Based Impossible Foods Raises $114 Million to Expand Vegan Food to International Markets
Impossible Foods, creators of the vegan Impossible Burger, just announced a $114 million convertible note investment in preparation for a global expansion. The plant-based burger is currently only available in select US restaurants and sporting venues. As of late March, the Impossible Burger had reached 1,000 restaurants, though it has already exceeded this milestone as […]
LIVEKINDLY Partners with Green Monday to Support Asia’s Growing Vegan Community
The leading vegan campaign and social venture group in Asia, Green Monday, has announced a multi-faceted media partnership with LIVEKINDLY, kicking off this spring. Green Monday, which is similar to the successful Meatless Monday campaign in the U.S. and Europe, aims to help the Asian community embrace plant-based meals at least one day a week for […]
China’s Meat Consumption Continues to Drop as Interest in Veganism Soars
An article by Business World has revealed that “health-conscious” people in China are driving the once meat-heavy nation to a more plant-based way of living. Currently, China is the world’s largest market for beef, poultry and pork, Business World point out. However, according to the publication, the most populated country in the world is “steadily […]
Vegan Mayo and Egg Brand ‘JUST’ Opening First Manufacturing Facility in Asia
JUST — formerly known as Hampton Creek — is making a big move. According to Foodnavigator-Asia, Josh Tetrick, CEO of the billion-dollar food startup, says the company will open a manufacturing facility in Asia later this year. This will be the company’s first facility outside of the United States. Tetrick co-founded JUST with the aim […]
