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3 Mins Read Is there anything better than slurping a bowl of classic Sichuan dan dan noodles (also known as Bang Bang Noodles, or Dan Dan Meen)? Piling thin noodles on top a spicy chili oil, nutty peanut sauce, mouth numbing peppercorn, and a sprinkling of sesame…. ooh! Traditionally including minced pork and scallions, it used to be […]
4 Mins Read Vegan food is always a great alternative to the unsustainable food system, but know what’s even better? Vegan food that excites and surprises the tastebuds. Latin America’s collection of vibrant countries turn out a plethora of memorable vegan foods. From Mexican spiced fruit jerky to sustainable Ecuadorian protein powder, you’re going to start campaigning for […]
5 Mins Read If the McDonald’s McPlant didn’t set your heart on fire, and you’re looking to make the switch away from massive chain fast-food and embrace a vegan twist, you have to know about the following vegan burger chains. Looking for the ultimate vegan cheeseburger? We’ve got you covered. Interested in supporting Black-owned businesses? Come this way. […]
9 Mins Read Looking to brush up your knowledge on sustainable culinary pioneers? Here are 10 of the top vegan chefs in the world. By the age of 10, a young Parisian called Marie-Antoine Carême started working in his first tavern. He washed dishes, ran errands, and was constantly surrounded by food. It wasn’t fine cuisine, more hearty […]
3 Mins Read As the demand for vegan food continues to expand across the globe, Joy Burgers & Plants is the first vegan fast food chain to open in Latin America. Joy Burgers & Plants opened its doors in Argentina last October. Joy offers a range of animal-free burgers, chicken, mac and cheese, nuggets, and more fast-food staples, […]
4 Mins Read One-third of US consumers say they like/love plant-based foods, and restaurant operators are increasingly likely to add plant-based menu items, with price and taste still key attributes for diners. In a January webinar titled ‘The State of Plant-Based in Food Service’, the Plant-Based Foods Association (PBFA), a US-based trade association representing leading plant-based brands, shared […]
3 Mins Read Papa John’s expands its South Korea vegan presence while a national brand pushes ahead with U.S. almond cheese expansion plans. U.S. pizza chain giant Papa John’s has brought two new vegan pizza options to 220 locations across South Korea for the first time. Papa John’s South Korea The new Papa John’s pizzas, Green Eat Vegetable […]
2 Mins Read Plant Sifu, Hong Kong’s first locally established and produced plant-based food brand, has announced it will be the exclusive plant-based meat partner with the regional meal delivery service Nosh in a limited-edition menu running from February 9th to April 30th. The Nosh partnership marks the first time Plant Sifu dishes can be made at home, the company says. […]
3 Mins Read Veganuary sets a new participation record with more than 700,000 sign-ups in its tenth year of encouraging people to eat vegan for January. While U.S. sales of plant-based meat declined 14 percent by volume for the 52 weeks ended Dec. 4, 2022, interest in plant-based food is proving to be anything but a fad as […]
3 Mins Read Another Veganuary has come to a close but the vegan options continue to roll in. And one category is set to see big growth this year: vegan sushi. Supermarket sushi giant Kikka Sushi has announced vegan tuna and salmon sushi coming to Whole Foods Markets’ sushi counters, Konscious Foods comes to freezers, and restaurants go […]
4 Mins Read There are a host of permanently vegan burger chains popping up across the U.S. Get acquainted with each, as they all have their own niche. There’s every reason to want to indulge in a quick burger. But if you’re looking to switch up the beef for something healthier, there are plenty of options to turn […]
4 Mins Read German food-tech startup Project Eaden has announced a €10.1 million seed funding round for its novel fiber technology used to create plant-based steak. Creandum, Atlantic Food Labs, Shio Capital, Trellis Road, and several angels including former Rügenwalder MD Godo Röben led the new funding. The initial funding round was last June. And last month, Magnetic […]
2 Mins Read Philippines-based plant-based meat manufacturer WTH Foods has launched Umani, a new range of frozen plant-based products drawing on Filipino culture. The mission-driven WTH Foods says its new range of frozen meals is part of its goal of helping to feed the planet’s estimated population of ten billion people by 2050. Umani The new WTH Foods […]
2 Mins Read Lotteria Co. Ltd., the South Korean quick-service restaurant chain with more than 1,300 locations, has added a new version of its Ria Miracle plant-based burger to the menu. The Ria Miracle Burger II, which follows its Ria Miracle Burger launch in 2020, is now on the menu at Lotteria locations across South Korea. The chain, […]
3 Mins Read New data from leading food service distributor Sodexo shows ten percent of all meals sold through its U.K. and Ireland sites in 2022 were vegan or vegetarian. The number of plant-based meals sold through Sodexo’s nearly 500 U.K. client sites grew from eight percent in 2021 to ten percent last year. Leading the growth were […]
2 Mins Read Burger King has launched a new Bacon King range with two vegan options for Veganuary: The Vegan Royale Bakon King and The Plant-Based Bakon King (Single or Double). The new burgers, available at U.K. locations, build on Burger King’s growing vegan offerings. The new burgers feature vegan from Natalie Portman-backed brand La Vie and dairy-free […]
3 Mins Read Hello Plant Foods can’t keep its vegan foie gras, Fuah!, in stock. Following King Charles’ recent ban on foie gras at all royal residences, the longtime decadent favorite food got an ethical makeover. The royal ban follows other efforts to restrict foie gras including bans in California and New York. Spanish plant-based meat brand Hello […]
3 Mins Read A new survey from The Vegan Society shows environmental resolutions are top of mind among Brits, with more than 33 percent saying reducing or eliminating animal products is a priority in the new year. According to the survey’s findings, 50 percent of British consumers are increasing their environmental commitments in 2023, with reducing animal products […]
4 Mins Read Veganuary, the month-long plant-based challenge for January is more popular than ever. Whether it’s your first time or you’re a seasoned Veganuaryer, we’ve got some facts about the campaign you need to know. Climate scientists and health experts have been urging people to reduce their animal product intake for years. But forging new habits can […]
3 Mins Read As Veganuary gets set for another year, New York City is launching its first Vegan Dining Month. Veganuary, the U.K.-based campaign that encourages people to go vegan for the month of January, now entering its ninth year, will see more options stateside. New York City, which is governed by the mostly-vegan mayor Eric Adams, is […]
3 Mins Read You may choose to go vegan for your health, the planet, or the billions of animals slaughtered each year for food. They’re all good reasons to move meat and dairy off of your plate for Veganuary and make room for plant-based food instead. Vegan food is everywhere these days. From the fresh, whole foods at […]