Maxwell Rabb is a Staff Writer at The Beet based in Chicago. With experience in fine dining, plant-based cooking, and a writing degree, he found himself sharing these experiences at The Beet.
Maxwell Rabb
You’re More Likely to Buy Lab Grown Meat if It’s Called This
Americans could be eating cultivated meat (also known as cell-based, lab-grown, or cultured meat) far sooner than previously expected, as food tech companies receive the "green light" from the Food and Drug Administration. Currently, about 80 percent of consumers are open to trying cultivated meat products, but this week, new research reveals that specific terminology could be the key to
Eating This Kind of Food Is Linked to an Increased Risk of Dementia
A new study suggests that diets high in ultra-processed foods –– including American favorites such as pizza, french fries, and hot dogs –– can increase the risk of developing cognitive illnesses like dementia. Researchers found that if 20 per...
Beef Sold at McDonald’s & Walmart Contains Antibiotics, New Report Finds
McDonald's serves over 69 million customers a day in more than 100 countries, selling 2.5 billion burgers a year, or 6.5 million a day. A vast majority of Americans, 85 percent, eat from McDonald's once a year or more. But along with that bee...
Are Vegan Donuts Coming to Dunkin? Here’s What We Know
Dunkin' sells nearly 3 billion doughnuts globally, but the coffee chain's U.S. menu leaves plant-based and vegan customers with few options in the donut department. That's not the case in Chile, where Dunkin' just launched three new vegan doughnuts with the help of The Not Company –– the Chilean food tech brand known as NotCo.
Dunkin' teamed up with NotCo's artificial ...
IKEA Expands Its Plant-Based Food Halls. Here’s What’s on the Menu
IKEA isn't just known for its not-so-easy-to-build home decor. The Swedish company has established itself as a massive food chain, selling approximately $2.5 billion at its bistros, cafes, and restaurants annually. Now, IKEA has announced that it will open three plant-forward, Nordic-inspired food halls in San Francisco, California; Changsha, China; and Gurugram, India.
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Here’s Where Searches for Vegan Christmas Food Have Doubled
The holiday season brings together friends and families to celebrate timeworn traditions, many of which have been created at the dinner table. In recent years, these traditions are getting revamped, as more consumers than ever care about how their purchases –– especially concerning food –– impact the environment and their health. A new report from UK retailer Waitrose sho...
Everything Vegan at Peet’s Coffee: Breakfast, Drinks, and More
Buried in busy schedules, Americans need their coffee. 62 percent of American adults start their day with a cup of joe, with many drinking multiple cups throughout the day. From regular drip coffee to specialty lattes, coffee shops nationwide are providing busy Americans with the fuel to upkeep their packed routines. But...
The Best Non-Alcoholic Beverages to Sip This Season
America loves to end the day with an alcoholic beverage, whether that's an ice-cold beer in front of the big game or a craft cocktail for a night out. Nearly 70 percent of Americans drank alcohol last year, but the love for liquor is increasingly linked to damaging mental health and threatened physical well-being. And younger genera...
This Is the First Butcher to Ever Sell Cultured Meat. Here’s Where to Find It
Cultivated meat (also referred to as cell-based or cultured meat) could launch commercially in the United States as soon as 2023. And Americans are ready for it. About 80 percent are either "highly likely" or "would consider" trying cultivated meat. Unt...
Miyoko’s Creamery’s Limited Edition Ice Cream Is Back: Where to Find It
Nearly seven in 10 Americans keep ice cream stocked in their freezer at all times, and vegan pioneer Miyoko Schinner is helping dairy-free Americans stock their fridges with their favorite vegan dessert. Miyoko's Creamery just announced that it will extend its partnership with Seattle-based brand Frankie & Jo's to debut its limited edition vegan ice cream for the second season in a row. Starti