plant based food

Clive’s Pies, one of the pioneering British brands in the plant-based and “free from” category, has just launched two new products, including what it bills as the world’s first Vegan Quiche Lorraine, as well as a Creamy Cauliflower Quiche.…
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Hershey recently announced that it will be launching its plant-based sugar chocolates as a part of the 'Better-for-you' category with an investment in a company that is developing sugars that have fewer calories than conventional…
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The plant-based protein market is now worth US$10.3 billion, says a new report. Analysts cited the rising demand for protein alternatives within the food industry, particularly for pea-based protein sources, as key factors underpinning the…
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Redefine Meat, the Israeli food tech developing 3D printed alternative proteins, has bagged US$29 million in its Series A financing from a group of international investors. Proceeds from the round will go towards expanding the firm’s…
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According to an insider organization Vegan Food UK, global food giant Nestlé will be launching a vegan version of its KitKat chocolate. Through an Instagram post, Vegan Food UK revealed that Swiss giant Nestlé has created a…
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It’s almost that time of year again: Valentine’s Day. Whether you’re spending it with your partner or having a Galentine’s slumber party with your closest friends, the best thing to do to not kill the mood is to celebrate safety,…
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Chicago is set to welcome what is billed as the world’s first 100% vegan empanada shop in the coming weeks, in yet another step up when it comes to diversity in plant-based dining. Created by husband and wife duo Daniel Briceno and Daniela…
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Ippudo, the world famous Japanese ramen chain, has recently added a new vegan ramen to its menus in Japan, in yet another exciting development in the country’s growing plant-based scene. It comes amid a tidal wave of new plant-based…
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Vegan diets are better for weight loss and controlling cholesterol levels compared to the Mediterranean diet, which popular belief has often hailed as a guide to losing weight, a new study has shown. Putting the two diets head-to-head in a…
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A new study suggests that contrary to popular belief, cats fed plant-based diets that are nutritionally sound do not appear to be adversely affected at all. In fact, researchers found that cats who were on vegan diets had more ideal body…
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Flower Burger, the Italian plant-based chain famous for its rainbow coloured burgers, has entered the U.K. market for the first time, opening up a branch in the heart of London. The restaurant will serve the chain’s iconic colourful…
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British supermarket chain Sainsbury’s has launched a new range of vegan patisserie cakes across its U.K. stores. A number of food Instagram accounts had teased the news on the social media platform days ago, showcasing the new line-up of…
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McDonald’s Corp, the world’s biggest fast-food QSR chain, is now selling the McPlant burger, which features a Beyond Meat-made plant-based patty, in Sweden and Denmark in order to test response in the two markets, as reported by Bloomberg.…
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A new study from the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) finds that contrary to popular belief, high-carb and low-fat plant-based diets do not necessarily lead to any weight gain. While the study was only conducted on a small-scale,…
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Sproud, the Swedish pea-based vegan milk brand known for its bold zebra-esque packaging, has raised £4.8 million (US$6.57 million) in its latest round of funding. The news comes amid a high for the alternative dairy sector, with investors…
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Crystal Jade, the iconic Singapore-headquartered chain famous for its Shanghainese noodles and dumplings, has just launched a new standalone plant-based menu that will be rolled out across Hong Kong, Singapore and Guangdong. Called…
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A miniature version of Plant City, the world’s first 100% vegan food hall masterminded by plant-based celebrity chef Matthew Kenney, has just opened in Middletown, Rhode Island in the U.S. Called Plant City X, the new location operates as…
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Schouten, the Dutch company that has been specialising in developing plant-based proteins since the 1990s, has recently debuted its latest product: vegan tuna. It marks the first time the firm has entered the plant-based seafood…
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Launched by Chef Margaux Riccio and Shaun Sharkey, the Plant Food Lab Incubator hopes to help vegan restaurants by offering a space to trial new menus and restaurant ideas starting with the vegan burger shop Bubbie’s Plant Burgers amidst…
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One Planet Pizza, a vegan frozen pizza startup based in the U.K., has raised £360,000 (US$490,000) in a funding round to fuel its production expansion and plans to enter the Scandinavian market. The company says that the new capital will…
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San Francisco-based startup Thistle has bagged US$10.3 million in a Series B financing round for its ready-made plant-based meal subscription service. The funding comes on the heels of growing demand for meatless and nutritious meal…
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