Meat Alternatives

Americans could be eating cultivated meat (also known as cell-based, lab-grown, or cultured meat) far sooner than previously expected, as food tech companies receive the "green light" from the Food and Drug Administration. Currently, about 80 percent of consumers are open to trying cultivated meat products, but this week, new research reveals that specific terminology could be the key to

Is there such a thing as truly good vegan bacon? For years, companies have been trying to create meatless bacon that tastes exactly like the real thing. There have been dozens of new entries into the vegan sausage and burger categories, but fewer have tried to meet this challenge. So ...

Cultivated meat (also referred to as cell-based or cultured meat) could launch commercially in the United States as soon as 2023. And Americans are ready for it. About 80 percent are either "highly likely" or "would consider" trying cultivated meat. Unt...

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...

Vegan cuisine is beginning to carve out a place in upscale dining, but customers still yearn for signature meat and dairy-centric dishes that plant-based cuisine has yet to widely replicate. One prime example is steak. But now, Impossible Foods intends to debut a plant-based meat fit for fine dining menus everywhere with a new filet mignon. During t...

Even if you're ditching eggs, you no longer need to "leggo" your Eggo. This month, Kellogg's announced that its newest Eggo waffle will be entirely vegan. And that's not all. The Belgian Liege-style waffle will feature vegan chicken from Morningstar Farms' Incogmeato brand. The Morn...

As a nutritionist and athlete I get asked all the time: Are plant-based meat alternatives bad for you? That's a complicated answer since what is really bad for you is saturated fat in red meat and processed meats, which the World Health Organization has categorized as a carcinogen. Any...

Panda Express sold over 115 million pounds of its Orange Chicken last year, without the help of plant-based customers. This week, America’s largest Asian-inspired dining chain has an opportunity to reach even more customers, as it revives its plant-based Beyond The Original Chicken, offering a meatless option designed to replicate the crunchy texture and sweet flavor of the chain’s most popular me

Hulu's The Bear gave American viewers a glimpse of a bustling kitchen in the heart of Chicago, putting one of the city's legendary sandwiches in the spotlight: Italian Beef. Since the show's release, searches for the sandwich have almost doubled, according to Google Trends. To help hungr...

Burger King changed America's fast food menu when it debuted the Impossible Whopper – a meatless variation of its most popular beef burger. Now, Burger King plans to deliver a plant-based iteration of another beloved menu item, the Orignal Chicken Sandwich. This...