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.
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National expansion of Impossible Whopper a game changer says GFI Executive
Good Food Institute Executive Director Bruce Friedrich says the fast-food chain’s plans are a clear signal that the plant-based trend is here to stay.
Why finding alternatives to meat is so important
GFI’s executive director explains why biomimicking meat is a win for the planet and for people.
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.
We’re moving toward the protein department of the future
Caroline BushnellGrocery stores are re-imagining the meat department. Shelving all center-of-the-plate proteins—whether from plants or animals—in the same place is a savvy move.
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.
Why Adhithi Lakshmikanthan is using her biomedical expertise to make meat without slaughter
Waverly EichhorstAdhithi Lakshmikanthan is a tissue engineer for Wild Type, a company developing cell-based seafood. Her technical talent is increasingly in demand as cell-based meat companies move into later stages of development.
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.
Fast Co names GFI among 2019 World Changing Ideas honorees (twice!!)
Mary AllenGFI's Sustainable Seafood Initiative and The Good Food Startup Manual are both honorees in Fast Company's 2019 World Changing Ideas awards.
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.
