From Oatly to Baskin-Robbins, plant-based ice cream keeps getting hotter
Julia JohnWould you like that in a cone or a cup? Revenue in the U.S. retail plant-based ice cream and frozen novelty sector increased 67 percent over the last two years.
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FFAR announces request for research proposals on improving plant-based protein
David Welch, Ph.D. Erin Rees Clayton, Ph.D.Projects can be 12-60 months and have a minimum budget of $300,000. No matching funds are required. The deadline for applying is October 9, 2019.
Subway is about to offer Beyond Meat
Mary AllenSubway (the world's largest fast-food chain) is bringing the Beyond Meatball Marinara to 685 locations for a limited trial this September.
Impossible Foods is coming to retail AND expanding nationally to 7,000+ Burger King locations
Maggie MascarenhasImpossible Foods just announced FDA approval for grocery store distribution, a co-manufacturing partnership with OSI, and their imminent expansion to all 7,000+ Burger King locations.
Just how sustainable is plant-based meat?
Julia JohnGFI's new fact sheet quantifies plant-based meat's potential to help build a sustainable food supply by reducing land use, greenhouse gas emissions, water use, aquatic pollution, and antibiotic use.
The Impossible Burger is rolling out at Burger King
Plant-based burgers are so pervasive, even Burger King is selling them. GFI's Jessica Almy explains why censorship efforts are wrong.
Dunkin’ debuts Beyond Breakfast Sausage sandwich
Olivia JeffersonThe Beyond Breakfast Sausage is making its U.S. fast-food debut! Dunkin' Donuts is partnering with the Beyond Meat to begin serving up the Beyond Sausage Breakfast sandwich at 163 locations across Manhattan.
Tofurky mounts free speech challenge against Arkansas meat label law
ACLU, GFI, ALDF lawsuit defending Tofurky’s First Amendment rights comes amid multi-state censorship efforts
Arkansas wants to make sure you know ‘almonds don’t lactate’
Brian HaussThe Good Food Institute, the Animal Legal Defense Fund, and the ACLU of Arkansas are bringing a lawsuit on behalf of Tofurky challenging Arkansas' unconstitutional label censorship.
Could fermented oat protein help plant-based meat level-up?
Tara DiMaioMari-Liis Tammik is researching oat protein fermentation to optimize the texture, flavor, and nutrition of plant-based meat.
