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Canada Just Invested $100 Million Into Vegan Meat
Canada's vegan meat industry just got a huge boost. The country just announced a nearly $100 million investment in vegan protein. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that the multi-million dollar funding would go to Merit...
There’s a New Healthy, High Protein Vegan Meat Designed for Flexitarians
Consumers are becoming increasingly more aware of how their food choices impact the environment and their health. Research shows the consumption of animal products, like processed and red meat, increases the risk of certain health...
You Can Now Buy Fried Eggs Made Entirely Out of Plants
You can now buy fried eggs made out of plants. The cruelty-free, cholesterol-free, vegan fried eggs are made by Be Leaf Corporation. California-based Be Leaf was founded in 2017. The company produces vegan products that...
Vegan Magnums Now Available in the US and Canada
Vegan ice creams by international brand Magnum are now available in Canada at retail pharmacy chain Shoppers Drug Mart, Walmart, and Safeway stores. The dairy-free dessert can also be purchased in the UK, Sweden,...
Tom Brady Launches NFL-Worthy Vegan Protein Ahead of 2019 Super Bowl
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady has launched two vegan protein powders ahead of the Super Bowl through his brand, TB12. Called Plant-Based Protein, the new product is available in two flavors, Chocolate and...
Plant-Based Ingredient Company PURIS to Debut Pea Starch Vegan Alternative to Gelatin
Sustainable plant-based food ingredients company PURIS, headquartered in Minneapolis, is set to debut its pea-based vegan alternative to gelatin at the upcoming SupplySide West trade show in Las Vegas.
According to leading nutrition industry news site NutraIngredients, the...
Canadian Government Invests $153 Million to Keep Vegan Beyond Burger at Fast Food Chain...
Over the summer, fast-food chain A&W added the vegan Beyond Burger to the menu of nearly 1,000 Canadian locations. The plant-based burger was met with overwhelming customer support, with several stores reporting that the...
Starbucks Launches Vegan Date Sweetened, Pea-Protein, Almond Butter, and Cacao Cold Brew Coffees
Making good on its promise to deliver more plant-based and vegan options to its customers, Starbucks announced today the launch of new line of vegan cold-brew coffee smoothies featuring plant-based rice and pea protein,...
German Food-Tech Company Creates Realistic Vegan Sausages From Pea and Sunflower Protein
German company Hydrosol, which specializes in developing food stabilizers, has developed an "all-in" compound for making vegan sausage, reports FoodIngredientsFirst. Called "Sundogs," the plant-based compound is made from vegan pea and sunflower proteins. It can be used...
Global Leader of Plant-Based Food Ingredients Improves Vegan Protein to Appeal to Meat-Eaters
Roquette, an international specialty food ingredient supplier, is adapting to the growing consumer trend of plant-based purchasing. Fueled by the popularity of animal-free products, particularly those high in vegan protein, the company has placed...
Growing Popularity of Veganism Boosts Pea Protein Sales
Increasing rates of veganism have been identified as a major driver of Italy’s developing pea protein market. Concerns about the health risks of meat were also said to be boosting sales of the plant...
Vegan Milk Brand Ripple Tackles Dairy Nutrition Claims
A recent study published by McGill University in Canada claimed that cow’s milk is superior in nutrition to plant-based milks such as coconut or rice milk. But vegan milk brand Ripple, says the study...
Goldman Sachs Invest in Vegan Pea Milk Brand, Ripple
Ripple Foods is an expert in the world of peas, yellow peas to be exact, and the production of pea milk specifically is their speciality. Their aim is to aid the vegan movement and...
Major Meat Supplier Invests in Vegan Business to Expand Pea Protein Production
Cargill, a food corporation responsible for providing more than a fifth of the US’s beef, has invested in plant based company PURIS. The joint venture agreement between the two companies will allow PURIS to significantly...
ALDI Launches Range of More Affordable Vegan Protein Powders
Discount supermarket chain Aldi is making an exciting new addition to their vegan-friendly range: vegan protein. As can be expected from Aldi, the protein powders will come in at a much cheaper price than other...
Avatar Director James Cameron Launches New Vegan Protein Company
Oscar-winning film director James Cameron and his wife Suzy Amis Cameron have just announced their investment in an organic pea processing plant in Vanscoy near Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. The couple have founded a new company Verdient...
Pea Protein Popularity Booms to 195% More Usage Amongst Food Manufacturers
Protein, protein, protein, just how do you get it without animal products? Well, peas apparently! Pea protein is becoming hugely popular amongst manufacturers who are seeking to find a protein source that is cheaper,...
Ripple Launch New Milk And Announce Plans For Vegan Yogurt and Ice Cream
"Dairy Free As it Should Be" Vegan milk producer, Ripple Foods, who are popular for their well-packaged plant-based milks have just debuted another flavour! This new line of milk is now available at 1000 retailers...