Americans have returned to work with busier schedules than ever. Eating at home has become a challenge, but PlantX is coming to help US consumers eat healthier at home during the week. The Canadian vegan retailer just announced that it will expand the company’s XMeals online shopping platform to the entire United States. Soon, American consumers will be able to order chef-crafted, nutritious meals directly to their doorsteps.
XMeals (xmeals.com) features a user-friendly and interactive selection of healthy and sustainable meals for consumers to choose from. The company intends to use the platform to boost brand awareness and increase the accessibility of plant-based eating to Americans nationwide by providing meals prepared by a team of executive chefs, trainers, and nutritionists.
"Our new XMeals website is a valuable opportunity to further build and deepen our customer relationships in the United States, as well as contribute to the well-being of our American community by facilitating their transition towards healthier eating routines," PlantX CEO Lorne Rapkin said. "Beyond boosting customer loyalty and satisfaction, we are confident that this portal will drive further business growth and success in the United States."
PlantX launched the XMeals delivery service in July 2021 for exclusively Canadian consumers. The meal delivery service offers one-time purchase options and subscription services, which provide customers with weekly or monthly deliveries of three meals minimum. Customers can customize their orders with add-ons. By subscribing, customers also gain access to PlantX’s registered dietician Amy Gensel’s complete meal plan, available for three- or five-day programs.
PlantX is Bringing Vegan Food to Americans
PlantX is already helping American consumers gain access to healthy, environmentally-friendly foods through its online platform and growing brick-and-mortar retail sector. Currently, the PlantX online grocery platform offers over 10,000 plant-based products. The company also recently partnered with Amazon Marketplace to expand its customer outreach, allowing more customers than ever to shop for plant-based food products.
The company intends on building up its vegan empire with the help of investors and ambassadors including Chef Matthew Kenney and tennis champion Venus Williams. Kenney teamed up with PlantX to expand his New Deli concept and eventually develop a specialty meal program that has yet to be released.
PlantX currently operates brick-and-mortar stores across North America called XMarket. Customers can browse the aisles for plant-based products in every standard food category. Currently, XMarket is open in Chicago, IL; Ottawa, On; Toronto, On; Venice, CA; and Squamish, BC. The company intends to open new locations in the coming years.
Vegan Delivery on the Rise
Last year marked a significant year for plant-based delivery demands. In December, Grubhub revealed that its most ordered food of 2021 was the Impossible Cheeseburgers, and though not 100 percent vegan, the meatless option took first place among consumers. PlantX is joined by several other vegan delivery services including Vejii – an online plant-based delivery platform that acquired Vegan Essentials last April.
For New Yorkers, the famed Eleven Madison Park released a meal delivery service that brought fine dining home to the dining room table. The three-Michelin star restaurant crafted a meal kit that helps customers eat healthier throughout the week with chef-crafted, nutritious, and ready-to-eat meals.
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This signature spring pasta dish is loaded with citrus, sweetness, and nuttiness for a refreshing umami taste. The key is to use the freshest produce and quality olive oil. It has 6 grams of fiber and 13 grams of protein.
This bowl of chopped seasonal vegetables mixed with vegetable broth, coconut milk, curry powder, and turmeric powder is a tasty way to load up on nutrients and vitamins with powerful superfoods that have anti-inflammatory properties.
If one of your goals is to eat more plant-based for your health, then delicious, nutrient-dense recipes like this one will help you inch closer to that goal. You'll see the difference by feeling energized and skip the post-meal nap.
This Caesar salad with vegan dressing is the invention of actress Zooey Deschanel, who eats a mostly plant-based diet and grows her own greens at home. She shares her secret for making the classic dressing as creamy and tangy as the real thing.
What better way to get into the mood for spring than with a light and fresh Bruschetta Pasta Salad? This recipe is loaded with fresh ingredients like tomatoes, red onions, and basil that go perfectly together.
This sweet and sour shaved cauliflower and fennel salad has the perfect combination of acid, sweetness, and savory flavors with fresh lemon, fruits, salty pistachios. The dressing has maple syrup to counter the bitter fennel. It's a spring delight.
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Hey potato lovers, you'll really love this one! This potato and chickpea salad recipe has the perfect amount of citrus, fresh herbs, crunchy and sweet hazelnuts, and a light touch of olive oil to become your go-to side dish from now on
In this Asian-inspired recipe, you will be using traditional ingredients that are commonly used in Asian cuisine but with no meat or dairy. This Crispy 5 Spice Tofu Lettuce Wraps With a Noodle Cabbage Slaw recipe is restaurant-quality and your guests will have no idea that this dish is plant-based
Today's Recipe of the Day is Zooey's famous dairy-free pesto that she puts on almost everything: Pasta, salad, soup, and more, adding a boost of flavor to simple dishes. This delicious sauce calls for using fresh herbs since it makes a big difference in texture and taste.
This Black Pepper Tofu can be whipped up in 30 minutes, making it the perfect last-minute meal, packed with protein. Cook it in large batches, and keep in the fridge for an easy weekday lunch.
If you're looking for a new and healthy breakfast idea, try a savory bowl. This recipe is low in calories and high in fiber, to keep you full for hours. Grain bowls are one of the easiest ways to get a healthy serving of plant-based protein.
This twist on the usual avocado toast for breakfast is one of the easiest ways to add a nourishing spread with protein and nutrients. The combination of dairy-free yogurt, blackberries, and basil is full of antioxidants and fiber. Rotate it into your routine as a great nutrient-dense option
When you're in the mood for a healthy lunch and want to switch up your go-to salad for something more creative and delicious, try this kidney bean arugula salad that features summery citrus dressing. It will be your new favorite.
Looking for a refreshing, lightweight meal made with nourishing ingredients? Try these Summer Rolls with Sweet and Spicy Peanut Sauce. The beautiful thing about this recipe is that it requires zero cooking!
This loaded salad is the perfect "fill me up" spring meal. Make this refreshing salad of seasonal vegetables, topped with a homemade hemp-balsamic dressing, with dates, Dijon mustard, hemp seeds, vinegar, lemon, and tamari
Today's Recipe of the Day is Thai Curry Noodle soup, a comforting yet light bowl to enjoy all year round. Thai dishes like this one are especially healthy, with tofu, high in clean protein, and vegetables rich in nutrients and fiber. This dish is sure to fill you up and leave you satisfied.
A lighter, healthier version of your traditional sushi, this recipe swaps cauliflower for rice, which can spike blood sugar. The cauliflower is a keto-friendly substitute for anything high in carbs and is nutrient-rich!
One of the best things about charming farmer markets with stands full of flowers and fresh produce is you can buy what's in season. This sweet potato and spinach salad is full of plant-based protein and complex carbs that are filling, delicious, and healthy.
Artichokes are so easy to make, especially if you're hosting a dinner party because you can prep them in advance. Skip the buttery sauce and make these with healthier lemon and rosemary dressing instead.
We are always told to eat more salads to be healthy, but lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, and Italian dressing can get old, fast. If you're tired of eating the same old salad, try this cajun caesar salad with blackened chickpeas, full of fiber, protein, and, most of all, taste!
For the days when you don't feel like spending time cooking, but don't want to go with junk food or pop something into the microwave, make this veggie Pad Thai that is ready in just ten minutes
A delicious homemade pasta is so healthy, packed with vegetables, you can eat the entire bowl without a moment's hesitation. Add crunchy pine nuts and fresh shaved vegan parmesan, (Follow Your Heart and Violife make great ones). Make this for date night, and listen to raves about your cooking.
Hot weather ahead! What better excuse for a salad bowl full of plant-based protein and fresh greens loaded with vitamins and minerals. The spinach is rich in iron to help boost your energy.
Looking for a healthy vegan buddha bowl? This recipe is gluten-free and makes a great lunch or dinner. Toss in any fresh vegetables from the farm stand or market: Purple cabbage, cucumber, avocado, and more.
When you're in the mood for a warm, comforting plant-based meal, try this incredibly delicious bowl of nutty, crunchy tempeh and fresh vegetables covered in sweet creamy coconut milk and mixed with Indian-style spices
This Moroccan-inspired salad is gluten-free, easy to make, and healthy! This protein-packed salad recipe uses fresh and flavorful ingredients. Finish it with a deliciously spiced Moroccan dressing.
Today's Recipe of the Day is a warm, rich risotto made with red beets and beet greens. Beets help protect your heart, eyes, brain and reduce inflammation in your body, yet they are often overlooked when it comes to cooking because the vegetable is intimidating to many. Enjoy this comfort food meal!
Today's Recipe of the Day is coconut ceviche created by Executive Chef David Lee of the popular plant-based restaurant, Planta, with several locations in Florida and a new one in New York City. Check out this delectable appetizer, and make it for your next dinner party!