Plant-based jerky is a meaty opportunity
Julia JohnAs the plant-based food sector flourishes and demand continues to climb throughout the United States, the jerky category is just starting to develop.
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RethinkX predicts transformation of meat industry within decades
Liz Specht, Ph.D.A new report by the economic think tank RethinkX suggests that novel food production methods that rely on fermentation and plant-based ingredients could capture market share much more quickly than mainstream analysts anticipate.
Plant-based dairy and convenience foods steal the show at Expo East 2019
Melissa AhlbornLearn how plant-based food producers are leveraging two of the biggest market opportunities in the food and beverage industry.
MorningStar Farms announces “Incogmeato” plant-based meat
Julia JohnKellogg's MorningStar Farms, a leader in plant-based proteins for 40-plus years, announced this week that they're launching a new line of plant-based meat in early 2020.
Plant-based meat officially hits the mainstream with Kroger’s new plant-based product line
Food systems expert says Kroger’s Simple Truth Plant Based collection, announced today, will be transformational for the plant-based meat and dairy sectors.
First taste of Alpha Foods’ plant-based breakfast burritos!
Julia JohnAlpha Foods is launching two breakfast burritos made with animal-free scramble, sausage, spicy cheddar, and vegetables. Alpha offered their first taste at the 2019 Good Food Conference.
Kroger announces new plant-based line at the Good Food Conference
Maia KeerieThe largest grocer in the United States just unveiled a new dedicated plant-based line under its wildly popular Simple Truth brand. The new Simple Truth Plant Based collection will debut this fall.
Finger-lickin’ good: KFC’s plant-based chicken sells out in hours
Julia JohnOutside Atlanta, flocks of Georgians landed at a KFC offering Beyond Meat's plant-based chicken nuggets and wings. They shut down the drive-thru and ate the entire supply in just a few hours!
CPT Capital invests in a future of better proteins
Julia JohnCPT Capital backs creative businesses that develop groundbreaking replacements for animal products. The firm supports innovators focused on plant-based protein, cell-based meat, and recombinant proteins from seed stage to sale, IPO, and longer-term.
Food innovation expert says coalition will accelerate cultured meat’s path to market
The Good Food Institute welcomes the formation of a coalition that will represent some of America's most prominent cultured meat companies. The newly launched Alliance for Meat, Poultry & Seafood Innovation (AMPS Innovation) will educate and advocate on behalf of the flourishing cultured meat industry.
