Acosta, a global integrated sales and marketing services provider, released its latest research report, “Plant-Based Eating: Trend or Fad?” The report explores consumers’ increased interest in purchasing plant-based meat and dairy alternatives. According to Acosta’s research, 40 percent of today’s shoppers buy alternative meat and/or dairy products, citing health as their key motivating factor. “Consumers’ […]
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Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Frozen Food, National, Plant-Based News
IRI Reports Decline In Meat Alternatives Pulled Down May Total
The height, widespread nature and the continued acceleration of inflation dominated the headlines in May. Whether in the grocery store, at the pump or at the movies, consumers were paying more. “Compared with the fall of 2021, inflation is higher, more people are making changes and the supply chain challenges from labels to packaging to […]
Posted inPlant-Based News, Northeast
Franklin Farms Offers Simple Summer Veggie Burgers
With the upcoming summer grilling season, Parsippany, New Jersey-based Franklin Farms, a division of Keystone Natural Holdings, is distributing its veggie patty to more retail locations. Shoppers can try Franklin Farms Plant-Based Burger Patties, available in America’s favorite Barbeque Flavor, Mediterranean Style and authentically seasoned Korean Style BBQ flavor. “Our team is thrilled to gain […]
Posted inPlant-Based News, Amazon Fresh, West, Whole Foods
Arcadia Biosciences Releases GoodWheat Pasta
Davis, California-based Arcadia Biosciences, a producer and marketer of plant-based health and wellness products, has released GoodWheat, marking the company’s expansion into better-for-you food and wellness products. GoodWheat pasta’s five varieties – penne, spaghetti, fettuccine, elbows and rotini – are available in select retailers nationwide, for $3.99 (SRP) for a 12-oz. package. Each pasta type […]
Posted inPlant-Based News, Southwest
Sow Good Inc. Expands Production Capacity And Distribution
Irving, Texas-based Sow Good Inc. has announced its capital raise of $3.7 million, primarily for the construction of the company’s second and third freeze driers. The additional two freeze driers are necessary to increase Sow Good’s production capabilities and meet the anticipated demand from increased retail, direct-to-consumer and joint venture opportunities. The two additional freeze driers will be fully […]
Posted inPlant-Based News, West
Abbot’s Butcher Expands Distribution To Three Major Retailers
Costa Mesa, California-based Abbot’s Butcher has expanded its distribution at Target, with the retailer carrying Abbot’s Butcher’s “Chorizo” at 1,215 stores nationwide. Additionally, Abbot’s Butcher can now be found in 159 The Fresh Market stores and 73 Fresh Thyme stores with its portfolio of plant-based products, including “Chorizo,” Ground “Beef” and Chopped Chick’n. Kerry Song, […]
Posted inInternational Foods, Plant-Based News, West
Next Meats USA Expands To Grocery Stores And Restaurants In U.S.
Next Meats USA, Inc., a Japanese-based manufacturer of eco friendly plant-based meat alternative products, is now in six Tokyo Central stores and four Marukai stores throughout Southern California and the Bay Area. Japanese specialty market Tokyo Central first introduced Next Meats’ three plant-based products earlier in January. Marukai Corp. President Koichi Toyo said customer response […]
Posted inPlant-Based News, Home Page Slider, National
IRI Reports Frozen Plant-Based Meats Outperformed Refrigerated Options
To document the changing nature of the marketplace, IRI, Anne-Marie Roerink of 210 Analytics and Marriner Marketing have teamed up to continue to bring the latest trends and analysis relative to frozen meat alternatives. This is the fifth in a series of reports presented by IRI, discussing inflation trends. Total plant-based meat alternatives Combined refrigerated and frozen […]
Posted inPlant-Based News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Planterra Foods CEO Named Recipient Of Colorado Titan 100 Award
Darcey Macken, CEO of Lafayette, Colorado-based Planterra Foods, has been named a recipient of the 2022 Colorado Titan 100. The Colorado Titan 100 recognizes and honors business leaders in the community who demonstrate exceptional leadership, vision and passion. There were hundreds of applicants for the 2022 Colorado Titan 100 and Macken was chosen to be one […]
Posted inPlant-Based News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Upton’s Naturals Launches Fava Taco Style Crumbles
Chicago-based Upton’s Naturals has launched a new product: Fava Taco Style Crumbles. This plant-based product can be used for filling taco shells or wrapping into a burrito, layering over chips for loaded nachos or for cooking up a breakfast scramble. Offering a good source of protein, low in fat and calories, the heat-and-eat meat alternative […]
Posted inPlant-Based News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Meati Debuts Its Whole-Cut Meat Alternative Product Lineup
Boulder, Colorado-based Meati has launched its first national consumer offerings: the Meati Classic Cutlet and Meati Crispy Cutlet – with a Steak Filet option available later this spring. All cuts are made of mycelium, a superfood protein similar to the root structure of mushrooms. Meati’s official market debut marks the largest step in the company’s mission to deliver scalable, high-quality and minimally […]
Posted inPlant-Based News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Good Catch Launches Plant-Based Tuna Line At Sprouts Farmers Market
Austin, Texas-based Gathered Foods, makers of Good Catch plant-based seafood, has launched its plant-based tuna in Sprouts Farmers Market. This is the brand’s second product launch with the grocer, which will now carry Good Catch Plant-Based Tuna across all stores nationwide. Crafted from the Good Catch six-legume blend of peas, chickpeas, lentils, soy, fava beans and navy beans, […]
Posted inDeli News, Home Page Slider, Midwest, Plant-Based News
Skinny Butcher Launches Plant-Based Virtual Kitchen Line With Wow Bao
Detriot-based Skinny Butcher has partnered with Chicago-based Wow Bao to launch a new plant-based protein brand in both retail and virtual restaurants. Skinny Butcher invited Los Angeles-based Golden West Food Group to exclusively manufacture the line, be equity stakeholders and serve as the vendor of record, ensuring speed to market on a national scale. Wow Bao created a virtual kitchen concept […]
Posted inPlant-Based News, Albertsons, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, Midwest, Whole Foods
Lightlife Debuts Ready-To-Cook, Plant-Based Tempeh Cubes
Chicago-based Greenleaf Foods has debuted its new Lightlife Tempeh Cubes, a ready-to-cook product innovation joining the brand’s growing portfolio of top-selling tempeh products. The cubes are available on Amazon and in the produce section of Sprouts, New Seasons and Albertsons retail locations in Southern California, with additional availability regionally at Giant and Whole Foods Market […]
Posted inPlant-Based News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Oddlygood Oat Yogurt Lands First U.S. Grocery Account
Parsippany, New Jersey-based Oddlygood Global has landed its first U.S. supermarket account for its plant-based oat yogurts: United Supermarkets based in Lubbock, Texas. The retailer is slated to start selling the four-item line in more than 15 stores. The yogurts, launched in Finland in 2018, are now widely available in grocery stores in five Nordic countries. […]
Posted inPlant-Based News, Home Page Slider, West
Daiya Foods Plan To Showcase Plant-Based Innovations At Expo West
Daiya Foods Inc. showcased its latest plant-based innovation March 8-12 at the Natural Products Expo West in Anaheim, California. New cheese products include the Italian Four Cheeze Blend, Feta and Grilling Cheeze Blocks, and Garlic and Herbs Cream Cheeze. The company will also feature three new plant-based Flatbread varieties, as well as the Nexty Award finalist […]
Posted inPlant-Based News, Home Page Slider, West
Tattooed Chef Unveils 2022 Innovations At Expo West
Paramount, California-based Tattooed Chef has unveiled its innovation line-up for 2022 coinciding with the brand’s presence March 8-12 at this year’s Natural Products Expo West show. Tattooed Chef is expanding out of the freezer aisle and releasing snacks that include plant based bars and chips. The new bar portfolio is a first-of-its-kind brain fuel oat butter bar […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Home Page Slider, Northeast, Plant-Based News
UNFI’s Wild Harvest Debuts New Look, Launches Four Plant-Based Meats
Providence, Rhode Island-based UNFI and its Wild Harvest private label line is introducing a refreshed brand look designed to modernize shelf appeal for the entry-level organic shopper and reposition the brand with a sharper focus on family, ease and taste appeal. The new branding comes to life through a new logo and package design featuring vibrant […]
Posted inPlant-Based News, Home Page Slider, West
Current Foods Debuts Plant-Based Smoked Salmon At Expo West
San Francisco, California-based Current Foods will unveil its latest product, Current Classic Smoked Salmon, March 9-11 at Natural Products Expo West in Anaheim, California. The food science company’s latest innovation, made 100 percent from plants, follows up on its sushi-grade Current Tuna, which is available throughout the U.S. To get a preview of this product, […]
Posted inDeli News, Albertsons, Home Page Slider, Plant-Based News, West
Good Planet Foods Launches New Plant-Based Cheese Products
Bellevue, Washington-based Good Planet Foods, creator of plant-based, allergen-free cheeses, has unveiled two new products to its lineup – real smoked cheddar and real smoked gouda plant-based cheese wheels. The wheels will be making their debut March 8-12 at Natural Products Expo West in Anaheim, California. The smoked wheels are crafted with allergen-free ingredients and […]