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On September 10th, 2019, Beyond Investing launched the world's first vegan-centered Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) on the New York Stock Exchange, with the ticker VEGN. Comprised of stocks that are vegan-friendly, the fund is designed with the health and safety of people, animals, and the planet in…

Every now and then a product comes along that perfectly aligns with your values: All natural, plant-based, cruelty-free, vegan–plus, best of all, it works. That would be Helix Skin Science, a new beauty line that began as a "homemade" remedy of elixirs that originally we…

To celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month,  observed annually from September 15th to October 15th, we’re taking a look at the top five vegan companies in Spanish speaking countries, and thanks to the platform, Vegconomist, which is launching a Spanish-language site to provide information about the vegan …

One of our favorite meat alternatives is back with another exciting product, and it's arriving just in time for the chilly season when you might need a little extra plant-based comfort food. Beyond Meat has just announced that they're launching Beyond Meatballs, available in grocery stores…

As we round the corner on month seven of life during a pandemic, a few lasting truths appear to be emerging: One is that we need to adopt better hygiene, since frequent hand-washing and wearing masks can stop the spread of the virus. The other is that we need to eat better, and if the industry forec…

Food technology startup Climax Foods recently received a $7.5 million seed investment to fund its mission of creating new-level plant-based foods to help remove animals from the food system.
Oliver Zahn, Ph.D. is a graduate from Harvard University who previously worked as a data scientist for Google …

Now it will be even easier to find JUST Egg, the mung bean-based egg alternative that has fans swooning over how realistic the product is. It's been available in grocery stores for months, but the brand's expansion into a total of 17,000 stores across the country will include many well-known superma…

Burger King is launching yet another plant-based option, ‘chicken’ nuggets in select Germany locations on September 1st and the CEO says the chain is planning to go "all in" on plant-based offerings globally.
Burger King chose The Vegetarian Butcher because its plant-based chicken nugget ma…

With 1 in 4 consumers (23 percent of Americans) reporting that they are eating more plant-based food since the coronavirus showed up, it was inevitable that the marketplace would respond with a new crop of healthy vegan offerings right in the freezer section, that make it easier than ever …

Ever wonder where the latest plant-based juggernaut brand like Beyond, JUST or Miyoko's may be coming from next? Startup CPG, a launchpad for small brands, is looking to spread the word about new and innovative food companies that are sure to become a staple in your kitchen...