JBS is launching a plant-based burger in Brazil
Gus GuadagniniThe world's largest meat producer, Brazil-based JBS is launching a plant-based burger. And that's not all that's happening in the Brazilian market.
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World’s third largest meat producer Cargill invests in Aleph Farms’ cell-based steak
Mary AllenCargill participated in Aleph Farms' Series A funding round, which raised $11.65 million for the cell-based steak producer. Jon Nash, president of Cargill Protein-North America, said, "We have a responsibility to look at all innovations that can help us feed the world."
Impossible Foods closes a record-breaking $300 million fundraising round
Mary AllenThis is the largest fundraising round for a plant-based meat company in history, bringing Impossible Foods' total funding to $750 million and market valuation to $2 billion.
Have a plant-based Cinco de Mayo!
Mary AllenPlant-based Mexican food is the next big flavor trend. In April alone, Chipotle, Taco Bell, Del Taco, and QDOBA spiced up their menus with new plant-based options.
Beyond Meat goes public, raises $241 million
Mary AllenThe plant-based meat maker offered 9.625 million shares at $25 apiece, raising roughly $241 million.
Burger King, McDonald’s, and White Castle step up their plant-based game
Mary AllenThe biggest fast-food chains are taking note of the incredible consumer demand for plant-based options, and upgrading their menus accordingly.
WeWork wants to accelerate plant-based and cell-based meat startups
Mary Allen"If we can start to positively influence the global food consciousness by making sure that there are more sustainable, nutritious, and accessible food options in our buildings, that could have a real impact," said WeWork Food Labs Manager Tessa Price.
Field Roast and Lightlife will double production capacity with new $310M facility
Mary AllenGreenleaf Foods has broken ground for North America's biggest plant-based protein facility.
New Brazilian startup Fazenda Futuro announces plant-based burger
Gus GuadagniniBrazil is getting a plant-based burger of its own. GFI Brazil has been working with Fazenda Futuro founder Marcos Leta from the project's inception.
Burger King’s Whopper just got Impossibly good
Mary AllenBurger King is testing the Impossible Whopper at its 59 St. Louis area locations, starting this week.
