Impossible Foods is expanding their faux food empire with Impossible Pork
Last year, the Impossible Burger made its way into fast food, grocery stores, and even high-end restaurants. This year, they are building upon their highly convincing fake meat with their new product: Impossible Pork. Like the Impossible Burger, Impossible Pork has a texture and taste that Read More...
Vegan dairy that tastes like the real thing could soon become food of the future
Lab-grown meat has been getting a lot of attention these days, with multiple companies working on developing a type of meat that is sustainable, ethical and better for the planet. But what about lab-grown dairy? Well, it appears, there’s good news on that front too. Enter Perfect Day Inc., a Read More...
Scientists have now created lab-grown ice cream that requires nothing from cows
By now you’ve probably heard about lab-grown meat (if not, check out Monday’s daily), but have you heard about lab-grown ice cream? Apparently, lab-grown ice cream is here that is made from a whey protein that is produced by genetically modified yeast rather than cows. In fact, not a single cow Read More...
Customers are loving plant-based meat at fast food chains. That’s a big deal
Many of us have long seen the great potential that plant-based meat could have for the health of people and the planet, but the question was whether or not restaurants saw the same thing and would be willing to bet on fake meat. In the past month, two major fast food chains finally have, with Del Read More...
Beyond Meat is going public. That's a good sign for the alt-meat industry
Companies that offer plant-based meat alternatives are becoming increasingly popular nowadays as the concept shows great potential in fixing many problems associated with our food system. For instance, Beyond Meat – the company that has managed to produce vegan burgers that look, taste, and even Read More...
Impress your carnivore friends with these delicious vegetarian dishes
Any vegetarian knows the best way to win over carnivores is to show them just how good a meat-less meal can be. So, if you’re looking for new ways to wow everyone at the dinner table—including the carnivores—here are a few delicious veggie dishes that are full of flavor and nutrition. The Read More...
Cow milk sales down more than $1 billion because of plant-based alternatives
As environmental concerns grow around the world, so does the trend of dairy alternatives, leading to a significant decrease in the sales of traditional cow milk. In 2018, the sales of dairy milk dropped about $1.1 billion, closing with net sales totaling $13.6 billion, compared to 2017’s $14.7 Read More...
Panda Express is finally introducing vegan options thanks to petition
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has long been chipping away at Panda Express’ resistance to offering any dishes sans chicken broth or animal-derived seasoning. In fact, supporters of the animal right group contacted Panda Express 234,000 times about adding vegan menu entrees. Read More...
Europe’s biggest dairy company pledge to make operations carbon-neutral by 2050
To make dairy products, you need cows. And with cows come direct emissions of methane, an extremely potent greenhouse gas. Yes, the dairy industry is a dirty one environmentally speaking, but moves are being made to clean it up. Recently, the largest farming co-operative in Europe, Arla, has Read More...
Vegan pet food gives your pet all the nutrition it needs without the emissions
The carbon footprint of pet food is enormous. In fact, one study calculated that feeding cats and dogs in the US creates the equivalent of 64 millions tons of carbon dioxide a year. That’s why a startup by the name of Wild Earth is coming up with sustainable, cruelty-free options for pet food at Read More...