Meat Alternatives

Americans could be eating cultivated meat – also referred to as cultured or cell-based meat – much sooner than we think. San Francisco-based food tech company Eat Just just announced that it will build the world’s largest cultivated meat production facility stateside by 2024. The budding industry aims ...

If you have ever thought of giving up meat but the idea of missing out on bacon, sausage, and other pork products is too much to bear, try these vegan pork alternatives that are as good as the real thing! Now is the perfect time to give up pork and switch to vegan pork alternatives since more companies than ever are bringing out new pork products made from soy, pea protein, and other greener, heal

So long, sad hummus sandwich! Unreal Deli is ensuring that your sandwich still feels complete with fully plant-based meat options. The vegan meat brand – financially backed by Shark Tank judge Mark Cuban – will begin rolling out its selection of impressive deli meats at Costco locations in Southern California and Hawaii. Now, shoppers will have the abil...

Grilling is on the schedule for at least 60 percent of Americans this holiday weekend, but if you're eating a plant-based diet, that means finding the perfect substitutes for dogs and burgers that will satisfy your tastebuds and your dietary choices...

Summertime is rapidly approaching, and to kick off the seasons, Americans will be firing up the grills and heading out to the ballpark. One of the cornerstones of Americana cuisine is the hot dog, famous for its regional expressions, and one of the most popular, affordable American foods...

With nearly five million visitors every year, Yellowstone National Park is one of the country’s most popular summertime destinations. But this year, tourists will be dazzled by more than the Grand Prismatic Springs. The national park is adding vegan products to its general store and lodges that are made with the help of fungi that was discovered at the park. Chicag...

It may be April, but we promise we're not fooling you with this news: Your next alternative protein could be made from air. If that sounds crazy, let us explain. Using an intricate process that compresses recycled carbon emissions, the food technology start-up Air Protein is making vegan steak, chicken, pork, and seafood, literally out of thin air. Air Protein boasts...

What is plant-based meat made from? For decades, vegan brands have popularized soy- and bean-based proteins, but recently, major companies have broadened their portfolios. From pea protein to more niche legumes including Eat Just’s mung bean-based egg or Lupreme’s lupin bean base, you can find vegan proteins made from almost plant. But two companies ju...

Dinner is served, and it's made of ... fungus? Well, if you’re being technical, it's actually made of fermented mycelium, the root structure of mushrooms, and it's being sold as a brand new kind of vegan chicken alternative from the direct-to-consumer brand Meati. This spring, the...

Just how many vegan chicken brands can there be? The vegan chicken market has been flooded with new brands, products, and recipes. Now, Skinny Butcher just announced that it will be rolling out a full selection of plant-based chicken products, featuring nuggets, tenders, sliders, breasts, and patties...