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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
You’re More Likely to Buy a Product When It Has These Words on the Label
About 88 percent of shoppers care about the "authenticity" of their food, so when consumers browse the grocery store, labels can be very important. That's especially true for plant-based products, according to ProVeg International, a global food awareness organization. The ...
Billie Eilish Unveils Her Second Vegan Fragrance. Here’s Where to Buy It
Billie Eilish unveiled her new vegan fragrance to her 107 million Instagram followers this week. Called Eilish No. 2, the scent embraces the sultry, alluring side of the beloved Grammy Award-winning singer. Similar to her entire brand, Eilish's newest fragrance uses exclusively plant-based ingredients and omits all animal testing typical of many cosmetic brands.
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This New Vegan Shrimp Looks and Tastes Just Like the Real Thing
83 percent of the population is concerned about the ocean and pollution, but Americans still eat over 1.5 billion pounds of shrimp every single year. That's why Netherlands-based Vegan Finest Foods is producing near-identical seafood products made entirely from plants. Most recently, the comp...
Beyond Meat Is Having a Bad Week, But Plant-Based Eating Is Here to Stay
Remember Hewlett-Packard? There once was a day when the world watched the company's every move and its stock price was considered a bellwether as to how the personal computer industry was faring. It was synonymous with the future of our enthusiasm for tech. What doe...
Winter Special Offer: Get 50% Off The Beet’s Plant-Based Diet Cooking Course
If you've ever wanted to learn to meal prep delicious, healthy plant-based dishes here is your chance. Sign up for The Beet's first-ever cooking course and make this coming year the time when you get healthier and achieve all of your well-being goals...
Will Plant-Based Food Replace Meat? Many Consumers Think So
About 55 percent of Americans today consider sustainability when making food purchases, but what does this mean for the future of food? New data released this week shows that about 42 percent of consumers think that plant-based foods will overtake meat options by 2032. Wit...
FDA Gives Lab-Grown Chicken the Green Light. Would You Try It?
Americans can expect to see cultivated chicken –– also called cultured or cell-based meat –– on grocery shelves nationwide in the near future. This week, Upside Foods became the first company to receive the 'No Questions' letter from the U.S. Food and Drug Admini...
The Maker of Nuggs Teases First-Ever Vegan Chicken Breast
Chicken accounts for 43 percent of the meat consumed by Americans, making it the country's favorite animal-based food. Food tech company Simulate intends to lower this number by producing plant-based products that appeal to meat-eaters worldwide. This wee...
This Whole-Cut Vegan Tenderloin Might Just Replace Steak
Americans eat 274 pounds of meat on average annually, despite growing concerns about the environment and mounting evidence linking red meat to health complications. This week, Juicy Marbles revealed a product that intends to disrupt the American meat industry by catering to America's love for steak. The Slovenian food tech company announ...