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Woody Harrelson and Owen Wilson Invest in Plant-Based Meat Company
Woody Harrelson and Owen Wilson have teamed up on a project that has nothing to do with movies. The iconic Hollywood duo teamed up to add their names to a Series A round of funding by plant-based meat company Abbot’s Butcher. Wilson and Harrelson (al...
10 “Health Foods” to Avoid. Just Because It’s Vegan, Doesn’t Mean It’s Healthy
It's a common misconception that any food labeled "vegan" is automatically healthy. If you're going plant-based for your health or to help manage your weight and lower your risk of developing diseases, unless you're shopping at the farmer's market or in your pro…
What is Cell-Based Chocolate? Here’s How It Can Help the Planet
Food tech company California Cultured is expanding its sustainability mission to extend far beyond the food sector. Following a Seed Funding Round led by Agronomics, the company announced that it plans to tackle deforestation and child labor issues associated with cocoa production alongside enhanced…
Burger King Opens Its First 100% Vegetarian Location Called Vurger King
While the entire fast-food sector is shifting to offer vegan alternatives, Burger King remains at the forefront of the movement. The fast-food giant just announced that Burger King Spain will host a completely vegetarian storefront for one month in Madrid. The comp...
Good News: JUST Egg Receives Approval to Be Sold in Europe
San Francisco-based Eat Just announced that it will officially be launching its plant-based egg product across Europe. The food tech company’s key ingredient – mung bean protein – just received approval from the European Food Safety Authority’s (…
Why You Should Be Eating More Quinoa For Healthy Weight Loss
The more you learn about quinoa, the more you realize there's every good reason to add this whole grain to your diet. Not only is it a complete source of plant-based protein, but it can also help stabilize blood sugar, a key benefit when the goal is weight loss or maintaining a health…
Tabitha Brown to Open Her First Vegan Restaurant in LA
Tabitha Brown’s vegan eats will no longer be limited to TikTok demonstration and recipes: The social media influencer just announced that she will be helping to bring Chicago-based restaurant Kale My Name to Los Angeles County. Brown decided to team up with the Midwestern vegan …
San Francisco Greek Chain Adds Vegan Lamb to Its Menu
San Francisco’s beloved Greek chain Souvla is changing its menu for the first time since opening in 2014. The big addition: Plant-based "lamb." Souvla announced that it will begin offering the vegan lamb alternative at all four locations in the Bay ar…
Pecan Milk Is Here, and This Alternative Milk Helps Support Local Farmers
A new plant-based milk brand called THIS PKN just debuted this month to take on the ever-expanding alternative milk market. THIS PKN’s product differs from most nut-based milk companies because its product is designed to taste just like its base: Nuts, unlike other alt…
Jack in the Box Tests Plant-Based Patties For Every Burger on the Menu
Jack in the Box just announced that it will join the ranks of fast-food restaurants offering plant-based substitutes. The national fast-food chain revealed that it will partner with Impossible Foods to begin offering an Impossible Burger as an option for all of its menu’s signature b…