While many food companies are replacing beef burger patties with plant-based ones, a new startup is diving into the ocean for a different alternative to meat. The startup, Akua, has launched a new line of burgers made from kelp. Why kelp—you might be asking? While plant-based … [Read more...] about This new kelp burger is even more sustainable than plant-based burgers
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UK’s first vegan butcher opens in north London
Rudy’s, a new butcher in north London has all the trademarks of a traditional butcher. The only thing it doesn’t have? The meat. The vegan butcher features plant-based versions of all the classics such as “baycon,” “soysage,” and “turk’y.” The team behind the butcher, … [Read more...] about UK’s first vegan butcher opens in north London
Ikea’s classic Swedish meatball now has a plant-based version
Each year, Ikea sells more than a billion meatballs at its in-store restaurants. But the furniture company is now hoping to convince more customers to choose a plant-based version instead. In August, it will launch a new “plant ball” in European stores. US stores are set to … [Read more...] about Ikea’s classic Swedish meatball now has a plant-based version
Startup uses 3D printers to create plant-based steaks
Inside a lab in Rehovot, Israel, a 3D printer the size of an industrial refrigerator is busy printing plant-based steaks. Redefine Meat, the startup that developed the technology, sees it as the next step for the world of alternative protein: If companies like Impossible Foods … [Read more...] about Startup uses 3D printers to create plant-based steaks
Into the mainstream: Plant-based meat now on the menu at Starbucks
It took Impossible Foods hardly a year it seems to go from niche food product to mainstream menu item. This week, Impossible Foods has announced it will sell its plant-based breakfast sandwiches at most Starbucks locations in the US. Given that Starbucks has more than 15,000 US … [Read more...] about Into the mainstream: Plant-based meat now on the menu at Starbucks
