Maxwell Rabb is a Staff Writer at The Beet currently based in New Orleans. After spending most of his life growing up in kitchens, he became the kitchen manager at the Georgian Vegan/Vegetarian restaurant The Grit. With experience in fine-dining, plant-based cooking, and a writing degree, he found himself at sharing these experiences at The Beet.
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Buy This Vegan Cookie Made With Miyoko’s Butter to Fight Food Waste
Although plant-based food production is significantly less wasteful than its animal-based counterpart, there is still waste involved. Miyoko’s Creamery and the upcycling brand Renewal Mill just announced that they will team up to further minimize food waste in the plant-based sector. The ...
More Consumers Over 65 Are Following Flexitarian Diets, Research Finds
Millennials and Gen-Z-ers have something in common with their grandparents: They are both turning to plant-based "flexitarian" diets in record numbers. In a somewhat surprising turn of events, more older consumers are eating plant-forward, sustainable diets than ever before. A new survey ...
Most US Military Members Want More Plant-Based Food Options
You may be shocked to hear that the Americans in the military hope to see more sustainable food options available in the coming years. This week, the animal rights group Mercy for Animal found that most active service members in the US want plant-based Meals, Ready to Eat (MRE), emphasizing the importance of sustainability in food production...
PlantX Launches a Vegan Meal Delivery Service Nationwide
Americans have returned to work with busier schedules than ever. Eating at home has become a challenge, but PlantX is coming to help US consumers eat healthier at home during the week. The Canadian vegan retailer just announced that it will expand the company’s XMeals online shopping platform to the entire United States. Soon, American...
These Celebrities Have All Invested in Cultured Meat and Dairy Companies
How we think of food, meat, and dairy is about to shift drastically. For decades, world scientists and food tech companies have searched for a sustainable alternative to the dominating (and highly unsustainable) animal agriculture industries...
Smashburger is Offering 6 Flavors of Vegan Milkshakes at 220 Locations
Smashburger is here to help Americans handle the sizzle of summer. With heat waves sweeping across North America, the fast-food chain just announced that it will add six dairy-free milkshakes at all 220 locations in the United States. Teaming up with food technology company Eclipse Foods, Smashburger will deliver a cruelty-free, sustainable, and vegan alternative to everyone's favorite milkshake f
A Healthy Plant-Based Diet Reduces Breast Cancer Risk by 14%, Study Finds
Research presented at the American Society for Nutrition is giving us yet another reason to pile our plates high with vegetables and fruits and skip the packaged food as well as animal products. A plant-based or plant-centric diet with high levels of fruit and vegetables can significantly lower the risk of breast cancer in postmenopausal women, the new study found. A vegeta...
Kellogg’s is Spinning Off Its Plant-Based Division Into New Company
Kellogg's is breaking up. Or at least it's spinning off its plant-based division into a whole new company. The reason: To allow its diversified portfolio of brands and products to all thrive and serve their consumers better. Actually the company announced it will become three separate entities dedicated to 1. sna...
The Secret Ingredient to Promote Natural Weight Loss? Legumes, New Study Finds
Losing weight naturally might be as easy as adding legumes to your plate, while replacing meat and animal products with a low-fat vegan diet. A new study suggests that increasing consumption of plant-based whole foods, especially legumes, while decreasing consumption of meat, fish, poultry and oil, can lead to significant weight loss and a decrease in body fat...
Cracker Barrel Unveils Its First Plant-Based Option: Vegan Sausage
Despite America’s passion for the first meal of the day, plant-based diners still have trouble finding a tasty, fulfilling breakfast option. Now, Cracker Barrel is working to close the gap by introducing a plant-based sausage to its 600 locations nationwide. Teaming u...