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
Laughing Cow Plant-Based Cheese Is Finally in Stores. Here’s Where
Approximately 96 percent of Americans are cheese eaters, and many would rather give up other favorite foods than say goodbye to cheese. But now, the Bel Group aims to help the United States break its cheese addiction. With 150 years of cheesemaking experience, the French company is reformulating its product selection to create vegan reimaginations of its beloved cheese products. Parent company Bel
Doctors in NYC Will Learn Plant-Based Nutrition After $44 Million Investment
New York City is launching a $44 million plant-based nutrition program for healthcare professionals to provide the proper guidance to help patients and other Americans improve their diets. The plant-based nutrition program emerges in a deal between NYC mayor Eric Adams and the American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM) and will be devoted to proving resources to medical professionals to underst
This Vegan Shake Brand Helped Idris Elba Get in Shape for Thor
Approximately two billion people worldwide experience micronutrient deficiencies, and this staggering statistic can be attributed to the lack of accessibility surrounding healthy food for many families. That's where the European vegan shake brand Huel seeks to help by offering an extensive selection of affordable plant-based options that have recently caught the attention of Idris Elba. The acclai
Ben & Jerry’s Partner With Hollywood Icon for New Vegan Ice Cream Flavor
Ben & Jerry's is always ready to help satisfy America's craving for ice cream, especially among vegan consumers as the company impressively offers over 20 dairy-free flavors. This week, Ava DuVernay –– the highest-grossing Black woman director in American box office history –– announced that she teamed up with Ben & Jerry's to release a vegan ice cream called Lights! Caramel! Action!
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Philadelphia Cream Cheese Launches Its First Vegan Option
Philadelphia –– the brand credited with inventing modern cream cheese –– is finally releasing a dairy-free vegan cream cheese after 150 years in business. The company conducted a study that found less than half of shoppers who buy plant-based spreads repurchase a certain brand and saw a massive opportunity to win over loyalty and market share. Now, the brand has developed its first-ever veg...
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Toll House Just Made it Easier to Bake With Dairy-Free Ingredients
Toll House is a brand that most Americans grew up with, and now, as more consumers are looking for plant-based, dairy-free and vegan or sustainable options, Toll House just made life easier by introducing a dairy-free chocolate morsel. That means that anyone who wants to bake without animal products or milk or dairy (due to allergies, preferances or for health or ethical reasons) now it's easier t
Why 1.6 Million Households Are Buying More Plant-Based Products
An estimated 1.6 million American households have purchased plant-based products, according to a report from Kroger supermarkets, and the trend of trying plant-based food and drink is not going away. Despite this growing interest, recent articles in Bloomberg and The New York Times have written about Beyond Meat's stock price woes, and questioned whether plant-based meat sales have declined due to
The Best Coconut Waters to Keep Yourself Hydrated, Naturally
Feeling depleted after an intensive exercise routine or a long day working at the office? Don't resort to buying high-sugar energy or sports drink. Despite short-term benefits from the electrolytes, these sports beverages often come with a sugar crash...
Reduce Your Cancer Risk by Eating This Way, New Study Reveals
Nearly 106,000 Americans are diagnosed with colon cancer every year, ranking as the third most common cancer worldwide. For men, the risk of developing this type of cancer is one in 23, and for women, one in 25, but new research suggests that diet could play a positive role in reducing this risk. A new study f...
Coming Soon: Eco-Friendly Vegan Sushi. Here’s Where to Buy It
About 83 percent of the world is worried about the ocean and pollution, but currently, over 4,000 sushi bars operate within the United States. Yves Potvin –– the founder of meat-free brands Gardein and Yves Veggie Cuisine –– announced that he is launching the first frozen vegan sushi and onigiri to give eco-conscious consumers the chance to enjoy planet-friendly sushi at home. The new plant-based