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| 13.10.2025 | Beyond Meat Successfully Secures Majority Participation in Debt Exchange | Beyond Meat has released the early results of its ongoing exchange offer for the company’s 0% Convertible Senior Notes due 2027. The offer, which is part of a strategy to reduce debt and extend maturity, allows holders of these existing not... |
| 01.10.2025 | Spike Mendelsohn Launches Knockout T@KOs: A Digital-Only Plant-Based Taco Concept | Chef Spike Mendelsohn, celebrity chef and co-founder of PLNT Burger, has launched a new digital-only plant-based concept called Knockout T@KOs. The brand, which is available for delivery in the DMV, Boston, New York City, and Philadelphia, ... |
| 29.09.2025 | Beyond Meat Proposes Debt Swap to Strengthen Balance Sheet and Extend Debt Maturity | Beyond Meat has launched a debt reduction initiative through an exchange offer and consent solicitation designed to eliminate over $800 million in debt. The company is offering holders of its existing 0% Convertible Senior Notes due 2027 a ... |
| 26.09.2025 | Portland Leads 2025 Rankings of Best US Cities for Vegans | Portland, Oregon, has been ranked the best US city for vegans and vegetarians in 2025, according to a new analysis by WalletHub. The city was evaluated across multiple factors, including the availability of plant-based food options, afforda... |
| 24.09.2025 | A&W Rolls Out Plant-Based Burger Across Canada Following Environmental Stewardship Award | A&W Canada has introduced a new housemade plant-based burger at over 1,070 locations across the country. The launch adds to the chain’s expanding plant-based menu, which already includes options like the Spicy Piri-Piri Potato Buddy Bur... |
| 15.09.2025 | Nature’s Fynd: “Innovation is Never Linear, But The Mission of Rethinking Protein For People and The Planet Remains” | At Newtopia Now, Vegconomist sat down with Melanie Kahn, Chief Marketing and Chief Revenue Officer at Nature’s Fynd, to explore the company’s remarkable journey from a NASA- and NSF-backed research expedition in Yellowstone to building a fu... |
| 02.09.2025 | Whole-Cut Meats Dominate US Diets: GFI Report Highlights Key Opportunity for Plant-Based Alternatives | A new report from the Good Food Institute (GFI) reveals a critical insight into the US meat consumption landscape that could offer alternative protein companies an opportunity to better meet consumer preferences: a large majority of consume... |
| 02.09.2025 | ProVeg Food Innovation Challenge Invites Chinese Students to Compete for $18,000 in Prizes | Registration is now open for ProVeg’s sixth Food Innovation Challenge, which will focus exclusively on China.
University students are invited to showcase their game-changing food ideas, competing to win prizes from a total pool of $18,000. ... |
| 01.09.2025 | Sacramento’s Iconic Vegan Burger Spot, Burger Patch, Closes After 8 Years | Burger Patch, a Sacramento-based vegan burger chain, has announced the closure of its last remaining location in Midtown after more than eight years of operation. Today is its final day of service.
“This decision was not easy, but we make i... |
| 29.08.2025 | Next Level and Veggie Grill Launch Unified Menu, Will Combine Under One Brand | Last year, vegan fast-casual chain Veggie Grill faced financial distress following several operational decisions. However, it was rescued by plant-based burger chain Next Level Burger, which acquired the struggling company from VegInvest.
N... |
| 25.08.2025 | Sponsored Post Alternative Proteins Under the Spotlight: Anuga 2025 at a Glance | What do we eat as a society – and who actually decides on that? Between growing regulatory pressure, an increased awareness for sustainability and changing consumer values, Anuga 2025 is becoming the stage for key issues that are redefining... |
| 22.08.2025 | Grill’d Introduces Fourth-Generation Beyond Burger IV for Australian Customers | Australian burger chain, Grill’d, has announced a new collaboration with Beyond Meat to introduce the fourth generation of Beyond Burger IV across its national menu. This is the first time the upgraded version of the plant-based burger is a... |
| 22.08.2025 | Beyond Meat taking longer to pay its bills as plant-based sales plunge | Listen to the article 3 min
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Beyond Meat is taking longer to pay its bills as the beleaguered plant-based meat company struggles amid a prolonged drop in sale... |
| 19.08.2025 | Beyond Meat Denies Bankruptcy Rumors | In the last week, several media outlets have falsely reported that Beyond Meat had filed for bankruptcy under Chapter 11 or was planning to do so. Beyond Meat has denied all statements from media reports speculating about an impending bankr... |
| 13.08.2025 | Daring Foods acquired by one of Australia’s biggest plant-based meat producers | Listen to the article 2 min
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V2food, one of Australia’s biggest plant-based meat makers, has acquired vegan chicken producer Daring Foods for an undisclosed a... |
| 11.08.2025 | Europe Plant-Based Meat Market Trends Report 2025-2033 | Health Awareness, Sustainability Focus, and Shifting Consumer Preferences Fueling Expansion – ResearchAndMarkets.com | DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The “Europe Plant-Based Meat Market Size and Share Analysis – Growth Trends and Forecast Report 2025-2033” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.
The Europe Plant-Based Meat Market was USD 2.47 bi... |
| 07.08.2025 | Beyond Meat Adjusts Strategy to Navigate Tough Market Conditions After Q2 Setbacks | Beyond Meat has reported disappointing results for the second quarter of 2025, reflecting continued struggles within the plant-based meat sector. The company faced a significant decline in both revenues and operating performance, underscori... |
| 07.08.2025 | Beyond Meat to cut 6% of its workforce as plant-based demand languishes | Listen to the article 3 min
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Beyond Meat plans to reduce its North American workforce by about 44 employees as the food maker struggles with a prolonged slump... |
| 30.07.2025 | Beyond Meat Ditches ‘Meat’ and Seeks a New Identity in the Plant Protein Market | Beyond Meat has dropped “Meat” from its name, rebranding itself as simply “Beyond,” as the company shifts its focus from imitating animal proteins to developing plant-based proteins that stand on their own.
The decision was shared by CEO Et... |
| 24.07.2025 | Beyond Meat’s Plant-Based Steak Filet Makes First Entry into Traditional Steakhouse Setting | Beyond Meat has introduced its new plant-based steak product, Beyond Steak Filet, at all locations of BOA Steakhouse, a fine dining chain with outlets in West Hollywood, Santa Monica, Manhattan Beach, and Austin. The launch includes a new m... |
| 23.07.2025 | Krispy Kreme, GoPro and Beyond Meat surge as the latest meme stock revival rolls on | Shaky frame
GoPro jumped 60% on Wednesday to follow its 41% gain on Tuesday. The company last posted an annual profit in 2022 and revenue has been sliding for several years as it faces more competition in a market for smartphone cameras tha... |
| 16.07.2025 | Linkby Secures $15M: Reshaping Performance PR and Digital Discovery | Linkby secured $15 million in Series B funding from Volition Capital. This injection fuels aggressive U.S. expansion for the performance PR leader. Funds will enhance campaign planning tools, helping 3,800+ global brands achieve measurable ... |
| 15.07.2025 | Linkby Raises $15M in Series B Funding | Linkby, a Boston, MA-based provider of a performance PR platform, raised $15M in Series B funding.
The round was led by Volition Capital.
The company intends to use the funds to accelerate U.S. expansion and advance campaign planning tools ... |
| 14.07.2025 | McDonald’s Austria Removes McPlant from Menu, Citing Decline in Consumer Interest | McDonald’s has removed its vegan McPlant burger from the menu in Austria, citing declining customer demand. The decision to pull the McPlant was made without a major public announcement. According to a statement from McDonald’s Austria, cus... |
| 10.07.2025 | Beyond Meat Joins Premier Lacrosse League as Official Plant-Based Protein Partner | The Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) has entered into a multi-year partnership with Beyond Meat, making the company the official plant-based protein partner of the PLL. This partnership provides the league’s athletes with access to Beyond Meat... |
| 01.07.2025 | Daiya Launches Spicy New Dairy-Free Cheese: Chipotle Cheddar and Pepper Jack | Vancouver-based plant-based brand Daiya has launched two new dairy-free cheese products: Chipotle Cheddar Shreds and Pepper Jack Slices. Both offerings are made with the company’s proprietary Oat Cream™ blend, which provides a creamy textur... |
| 26.06.2025 | Miyoko’s Creamery Launches Oat Milk Taco Blend Seasoned Shreds | Miyoko’s Creamery has introduced its new Oat Milk Taco Blend Seasoned Shreds, a dairy-free cheese product designed to offer a meltable texture and bold, spicy flavor. The shreds are made from oat milk and are positioned as a versatile optio... |
| 13.06.2025 | Beyond Burger Jalapeño Hits ASDA Shelves as Beyond Meat Expands UK Availability | Beyond Meat is increasing its availability in the UK retail market with the introduction of its Beyond Burger Jalapeño, which is now available at 317 ASDA stores. This is the first time the spicy variant has been introduced to ASDA customer... |
| 10.06.2025 | Food tech investments slow as AI grabs venture capital attention | Listen to the article 2 min
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Funding for food tech startups "slowed significantly" in the first quarter of the year as investors shift their focus t... |
| 30.05.2025 | Hollywood Climate Summit to Feature Vegan Cuisine & Leading Voices From the Plant-Based Industry | The annual Hollywood Climate Summit is set to take place for the sixth time from June 2-4, 2025. It will be hosted at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills.
The event will feature fully pla... |
| 21.05.2025 | Protein Alternative Market Focused Insights 2025-2030 | Alternative Proteins Poised for Growth as Global Market to Hit USD 36.17 Billion by 2030 – ResearchAndMarkets.com | DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The “Protein Alternative Market – Focused Insights 2025-2030” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.
The Protein Alternative Market was valued at USD 21.76 Billion in 2024, and is projected to rea... |
| 20.05.2025 | Midwest US Retail Chain Hy-Vee Adds Blackbird’s Plant-Based Pizzas Across 88 Stores | Plant-based food manufacturer Blackbird Foods has expanded its retail distribution with the rollout of its frozen New York-style pizzas in 88 Hy-Vee supermarket locations across the US Midwest. The pizzas, made in New York City, are availab... |
| 20.05.2025 | Over 40 Brands Unite in “Unprecedented” Campaign to Drive Meat-Free Category Growth | More than 40 of the UK’s leading meat-free brands have joined forces in a new coalition described as “unprecedented”.
Together, they will run a campaign claimed to be a world first, with the aim of driving penetration and unlocking growth i... |
| 16.05.2025 | T. Hasegawa USA Unveils Plantreact: A Flavor Revolution for Plant-Based Foods | In a world where taste reigns supreme, T. Hasegawa USA has stepped into the spotlight with a groundbreaking product: Plantreact. This innovative flavoring aims to bridge the gap between plant-based foods and the rich, savory flavors of meat... |
| 15.05.2025 | T Hasegawa USA debuts meat flavoring for plant-based foods | Listen to the article 2 min
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T. Hasegawa USA has launched Plantreact, a flavoring designed to replicate the complex taste profile of meat for use in plant-bas... |
| 09.05.2025 | Beyond Meat's Rocky Road: A $100 Million Lifeline Amidst Declining Sales | Beyond Meat is at a crossroads. The company, once hailed as a pioneer in the plant-based meat revolution, is now grappling with a significant downturn. Sales are plummeting, and consumer confidence is waning. In a bid to stabilize its finan... |
| 08.05.2025 | Beyond Meat secures $100M to pay down debt as plant-based sales suffer | Listen to the article 3 min
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Beyond Meat raised $100 million from a plant-based nonprofit, providing the alternative meat company with much-needed cash as it ... |
| 08.05.2025 | Beyond Meat Secures $100 Million Financing as It Navigates Q1 Losses | Beyond Meat, Inc. (NASDAQ: BYND) has closed a $100 million senior secured debt facility with Unprocessed Foods, LLC, an affiliate of the Ahimsa Foundation. This financing will help strengthen the company’s balance sheet and support its long... |
| 03.05.2025 | UNLIMEAT Takes Korean Cuisine to New Heights at Kroger | Korean cuisine is on fire in the United States. The flavors, the colors, the stories—they captivate taste buds and imaginations alike. As the culinary landscape shifts, UNLIMEAT emerges as a key player, bringing plant-based Korean BBQ to th... |
| 02.05.2025 | Leftovers: Dunkin’ shakes up snacks with trail mix | Utz brings lemonade flavor to chips | Listen to the article 4 min
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| 01.05.2025 | Beyond Meat Rolls Out Beyond Chicken Pieces at Kroger, Fuelled by Strong Consumer Interest | Beyond Meat, has launched its Beyond Chicken Pieces at over 1,900 Kroger stores across the United States. The unbreaded chicken alternative, made from simple ingredients and avocado oil, was introduced in response to consumer demand, follow... |
| 30.04.2025 | UNLIMEAT Expands US Retail Presence with Plant-Based Korean BBQ Offerings at Kroger | South Korean plant-based food manufacturer UNLIMEAT is expanding its US retail distribution through a new partnership with Kroger, the country’s largest supermarket chain. Beginning in May, the company’s Korean BBQ Bulgogi and Pulled Pork O... |
| 24.04.2025 | La Vie and Beyond Meat: A New Era of Collaborative Marketing in the Plant-Based Industry | In a world where competition often drowns out collaboration, La Vie and Beyond Meat are rewriting the rules. Their recent campaign is a bold move that invites other plant-based brands to join forces. It’s not just about selling products; it... |
| 24.04.2025 | Beyond Meat Premieres Documentary “PLANTING CHANGE” on YouTube | Today, Beyond Meat has launched its first documentary-style short film, PLANTING CHANGE. Narrated by the company’s founder and CEO, Ethan Brown, the film explores the intersection of health, sustainability, and plant-based nutrition, emphas... |
| 22.04.2025 | La Vie Launches Collaborative Campaign, Allowing Other Brands to Repurpose Their Ad | La Vie has launched a creative collaboration initiative that invites other plant-based brands to participate in their recent marketing campaign, allowing them to download and reuse a television ad that was originally created by La Vie, feat... |
| 22.04.2025 | La Vie and Beyond Meat Launch Collaborative Campaign, Allowing Other Brands to Repurpose Their Ad | La Vie and Beyond Meat have teamed up for a creative collaboration that invites other plant-based brands to participate in their joint campaign. The initiative allows brands to download and reuse a television ad that was originally created ... |
| 15.04.2025 | Eat Just to Launch Mung Bean Egg in Europe with Vegan Food Group Deal | 5 Mins Read Eat Just is bringing its bestselling vegan egg to Europe after striking a distribution deal with Vegan Food Group, which is investing £11.5M ($15.2M) to ramp up production at its sites.
Just Egg – the pioneering vegan egg altern... |
| 09.04.2025 | Future Food Quick Bites: Ottolenghi’s Beans, Disneyland & Beyond Meat Doc | 5 Mins Read Our weekly column rounds up the latest sustainable food innovation news. This week, Future Food Quick Bites covers Bold Bean Co’s Ottolenghi collaboration, Beyond Meat’s new documentary, and Miyoko Schinner’s upcoming vegan cook... |
| 08.04.2025 | Expo West 2025 Tried & Tasted: Our Favourite Future Food Eats | 11 Mins Read From animal-free egg salad to a milk alternative made from corn, here are the future food products that stood out most to our expert reviewer at Expo West 2025.
It’s that time of year again: when Anaheim, California is packed w... |
| 07.04.2025 | Hollywood Bowl Launches the Beyond Burger UK-Wide in Time for the Easter Holidays | Hollywood Bowl Group, the operator of bowling brand Hollywood Bowl and Putt & Play mini-golf centres, has announced the introduction of the Beyond Burger at all its UK locations.
In a launch timed for the Easter school holidays, the mea... |
| 03.04.2025 | The Rise of Plant-Based Partnerships: Beyond Meat and La Vie’s Flavorful Alliance | In a world where culinary choices shape our health and the planet's future, plant-based foods are taking center stage. The recent partnership between Beyond Meat and La Vie is a prime example of this shift. Their collaboration is not just a... |
| 02.04.2025 | Future Food Quick Bites: CO2 Ice Cream, Cocoa-Free Chocolate & Beyond Meat x La Vie | 5 Mins Read Our weekly column rounds up the latest sustainable food innovation news. This week, Future Food Quick Bites covers Ajinomoto and Solar Foods’s latest product launch, Unity Diner’s return, and a new meat-free omakase experience i... |
| 01.04.2025 | Beyond Meat and La Vie’s ‘Brandmance’ Leads to New Burger and Joint Campaign in the UK | Beyond Meat and La Vie, two leading plant-based food companies, have announced a new partnership following a playful exchange on social media. The brands, which focus on plant-based meat alternatives, have come together to promote animal we... |
| 26.03.2025 | Vegan Food Market Growth Forecast Report and Company Analysis 2025-2033 Featuring Beyond Meat, Danone, Archer Daniels Midland, Tofutti Brands, Vitasoy Australia Products , SunOpta, and Daiya Foods – R... | DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The “Vegan Food Market Size and Share Analysis – Growth Trends and Forecast Report 2025-2033” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.
Vegan Food Market is expected to reach US$ 46.09 billion 2033 f... |
| 24.03.2025 | Hooked Foods CEO: Underwhelming Sales of Plant-Based Leaders Has ‘Scared Investors’ | 4 Mins Read Tom Johansson, co-founder and CEO of Swedish vegan meat maker Hooked Foods, says3 underperforming big players have “scared” investors interested in the plant-based sector.
The slow sales progress of leading plant-based companies... |
| 21.03.2025 | JBS and Unilever: A Tale of Transformation in the Food Industry | The food industry is a landscape of constant change. Companies rise and fall, adapt and pivot. Two giants, JBS and Unilever, are currently navigating this turbulent terrain. JBS, the world's largest meatpacker, is inching closer to a dual l... |
| 20.03.2025 | Dogecoin's Bold Leap: House of Doge and the Quest for Global Adoption | In the bustling world of cryptocurrency, Dogecoin is making waves. The House of Doge has partnered with the Dogecoin Foundation, aiming to elevate Dogecoin ($DOGE) into the mainstream. This partnership is not just a handshake; it’s a strate... |
| 20.03.2025 | Unilever to sell plant-based brand The Vegetarian Butcher as it focuses its portfolio | Listen to the article 3 min
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Unilever is selling The Vegetarian Butcher, a plant-based offering, to Vivera for an undisclosed amount. Vivera, a plant-based fo... |
| 19.03.2025 | McDonald’s New Meat-Free Burger in Canada Is All About the Veggies | 4 Mins Read McDonald’s Canada is trialling the McVeggie, featuring a patty that ditches plant-based meat for vegetables.
After the Beyond Burger failure in Canada, McDonald’s is banking on vegetables for its latest meat-free main.
The Golde... |
| 13.03.2025 | The Taste of Tomorrow: Plant-Based Meat and Dairy Innovations | The culinary landscape is shifting. The rise of plant-based alternatives is not just a trend; it’s a revolution. The latest reports and innovations highlight a growing appetite for sustainable food options. But how do these products stack u... |
| 12.03.2025 | Taste Still A Barrier for Plant-Based Meat, But Top Brands Show the Way Forward | 5 Mins Read Meat-eaters find most plant-based alternatives inferior to animal protein in taste and texture, but some industry-leading products show how to bridge the gap.
Vegan meat alternatives have a taste and texture problem, and it is w... |
| 12.03.2025 | Future Food Quick Bites: Oat Milk Baileys, Beyond Steak Fillet & An Impossible Burger Challenge | 7 Mins Read Our weekly column rounds up the latest sustainable food innovation news. This week, Future Food Quick Bites covers Diageo’s newest non-dairy Baileys, Beyond Meat’s mycelium steak, and Minor Figures’s ‘Hyper’ oat milk. New produc... |
| 12.03.2025 | NECTAR Releases 2025 Plant-Based Meat Taste Report, Announces TASTY Award Winners | NECTAR, a nonprofit focused on accelerating the protein transition through sensory research, has released Taste of the Industry 2025, the most extensive public dataset assessing the taste of plant-based meat products. The study, which evalu... |
| 10.03.2025 | How Beyond Meat and the plant-based meat industry lost their allure | Beyond Meat got off to a sizzling start when it made its IPO debut in 2019. As the company and others in the plant-based meat industry developed better-tasting products, sales boomed and stock prices soared. Growing partnerships with restau... |
| 07.03.2025 | The Future of Food: Plant-Based Innovations Take Center Stage | The landscape of food is changing. The rise of plant-based alternatives is not just a trend; it’s a revolution. Companies like Impossible Foods and Tender Food are leading the charge, reshaping how we think about protein. The stakes are hig... |
| 06.03.2025 | Europe’s Crossroads: The Quest for Peace in Ukraine | The world watches as Europe stands at a critical juncture. The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has transformed the continent's political landscape. Leaders gather, strategizing to forge a path toward peace. The stakes are high, and the implicat... |
| 05.03.2025 | Make America Cheap Again: How Trump’s Tariffs Will Impact Food Tech & Alternative Protein | 7 Mins Read Food prices are skyrocketing in the US, and President Donald Trump’s tariffs on its neighbours and China could make it harder to access alternative proteins when they’re needed more than ever.
The continued discourse against ult... |
| 05.03.2025 | The Cost of Climate Change: 6 Foods You Love Are About to Get More Expensive | 7 Mins Read Climate change is already disrupting food supplies across the world, causing shortages and raising prices for consumers – here are six staples under threat.
For those who find it sexy, your morning mocha could be in trouble. Or ... |
| 05.03.2025 | Impossible Foods Steaks Its Claim with ‘Meatiest’ Plant-Based Product Yet | 4 Mins Read US plant-based leader Impossible Foods has unveiled its first new product of 2025, Steak Bites, which it describes as its “meatiest” innovation.
Joining the ranks of its fellow meat-free innovators, Impossible Foods has introduc... |
| 04.03.2025 | Most Restaurants Fail to Offer Diners Healthy Meat-Free Options, Finds Study | 4 Mins Read A large chunk of restaurants – particularly those that serve meat – don’t offer healthy plant-based meals, according to a new study.
In places like the US, Europe and Australia, seeing a vegan-friendly dish on restaurant menus i... |
| 01.03.2025 | Beyond Meat's Strategic Retreat: A Fork in the Road for Plant-Based Innovation | Beyond Meat is at a crossroads. The plant-based meat pioneer is cutting its workforce and suspending operations in China. This decision comes after a mixed bag of financial results. In the fourth quarter of 2024, Beyond Meat reported a reve... |
| 01.03.2025 | The Venture Capital Landscape: New Funds Amidst Uncertainty | The venture capital scene is a wild jungle. New funds sprout like mushrooms after rain, yet the ground is shaky. Recent announcements from Perplexity AI and Obvious Ventures illustrate this dynamic landscape. Both firms are seeking to raise... |
| 28.02.2025 | The Shifting Landscape of Food Innovation and Corporate Leadership | The world of food is changing faster than a chef can whip up a new recipe. Innovations are sprouting like weeds, and corporate leadership is in a constant state of flux. This week, we dive into the latest in sustainable food trends and the ... |
| 28.02.2025 | The Future of Food: A Sustainable Revolution on Our Plates | The food landscape is changing. Like a river carving its path through rock, innovation is reshaping what we eat. Sustainable food practices are no longer a whisper in the wind; they are a roaring call to action. This transformation is not j... |
| 28.02.2025 | The Future of Food: Navigating the Battle Between Innovation and Tradition | The American food landscape is shifting. The rise of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) has sparked a revolution. Consumers are questioning what they eat. They want healthier options. They want transparency. Amid this turmoil, synthetic biology (... |
| 27.02.2025 | Beyond Meat Cuts Costs and Exits China as Industry Responds to Market Challenges | Beyond Meat has reported its fourth-quarter and full-year 2024 financial results, revealing modest revenue growth in late 2024 alongside cost reductions and improved margins. However, the company continues to operate at a loss and has annou... |
| 27.02.2025 | Beyond Meat to Suspend China Operations, Cut 9% of Its Workforce As Q4 Earnings Improve | 7 Mins Read Beyond Meat is making cutbacks and suspending its China business after revenues jumped in Q4, with the plant-based leader taking aim at regenerative agriculture.
Californian plant-based pioneer Beyond Meat will lay off 9% of its... |
| 27.02.2025 | Beyond Meat cutting 6% of workforce to reduce expenses | Listen to the article 4 min
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Beyond Meat is laying off 6% of its workforce, or about 44 employees, as the company aims to reduce costs.
The plant-based meat c... |
| 26.02.2025 | Future Food Quick Bites: Vegan Magnum, Airline Ramen & Dairy-Free Popcorn | 5 Mins Read Our weekly column rounds up the latest sustainable food innovation news. This week, Future Food Quick Bites covers Magnum’s revamped vegan recipe, Heura’s new Tex-Mex Chunks, and a cultivated seafood tasting in Japan. New produc... |
| 26.02.2025 | Obvious Ventures, co-founded by Twitter’s Evan Williams, plans to raise $400 million fund | Obvious Ventures, which launched a little more than a decade ago, has filed paperwork with the SEC to raise $400 million for its fifth fund.
The firm, co-founded by Twitter’s Evan Williams, raised its last fund in 2022, when it brought in a... |
| 24.02.2025 | Opinion: How Will the Ultra-Processed Fight Affect Synbio Foods? | 5 Mins Read Synbio must prove itself as a superior alternative and win consumer trust to succeed amid the battle against ultra-processed foods, writes our columnist Chiara Cecchini.
By Chiara Cecchini
Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are under ... |
| 18.02.2025 | Study Explores Viable Alternatives to Methylcellulose in Meat Substitutes | A recent study conducted by French ingredient developer MANE and higher education and research institution ONIRIS VetAgroBio, has examined alternative ingredients that could replicate the textural properties of methylcellulose in plant-base... |
| 18.02.2025 | Sustainable Shawarma: The Brands Pioneering The Gulf’s Plant-Based Meat Industry | 7 Mins Read As more Brits, Europeans and Americans cool on meat alternatives, one region is making gains on the protein transition – can homegrown brands in the Gulf cater to local demand for plant-based meat?
While some consumers in the We... |
| 17.02.2025 | Blackbird Foods: Ahimsa Companies Continues Vegan Acquisition Spree with Frozen Pizza Maker | 3 Mins Read New York-based Blackbird Foods has been acquired by Ahimsa Companies, a holding company with several sustainable protein startups in its roster.
Frozen plant-based food maker Blackbird Foods has been acquired by Ahimsa Companies... |
| 17.02.2025 | Why Brand Equity Is the Secret Weapon for Plant-Based Brands | Strong brand equity can make all the difference when the market is saturated with products. More than just a buzzword, brand equity represents the value your brand holds in the minds of consumers, influencing everything from loyalty and pri... |
| 14.02.2025 | The Plant-Based Renaissance: Navigating Challenges and Opportunities in the Vegan Sector | The plant-based food industry stands at a crossroads. Once a burgeoning sector, it now faces a myriad of challenges. Yet, like a phoenix rising from the ashes, there is potential for a renaissance. This transformation hinges on innovation, ... |
| 14.02.2025 | Heather Mills On Plant-Based: Sector Will Boom Again, Because It Has To | 4 Mins Read British vegan entrepreneur Heather Mills, founder of legacy brand VBites, on what’s going wrong for the plant-based industry – and how it can move forward.
Having spent decades in the vegan food sector and collaborating with a s... |
| 12.02.2025 | Future Food Quick Bites: Beyond x NBA, Corn Milk & Carbon Crackers | 5 Mins Read Our weekly column rounds up the latest sustainable food innovation news. This week, Future Food Quick Bites covers Beyond Meat’s new products and cookbook, the US’s first corn milk brand, and a cultivated seafood tasting. New pr... |
| 10.02.2025 | Beyond Meat and NBPA Launch Plant-Based Cookbook Ahead of NBA All-Star Weekend | Beyond Meat has partnered with the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) to introduce Go Beyond the Buzzer: A Plant-Based Cookbook Inspired by NBPA Members. The digital cookbook, set for release on February 12, features plant-based... |
| 10.02.2025 | Can Vegan Pioneer Miyoko Schinner Shake Up the Food System with UC Berkeley Plant-Based Course? | 9 Mins Read After revolutionising vegan cheese, Miyoko Schinner is leveraging her decades-long experience to teach everything plant-based at all nine University of California campuses.
Longtime animal rights activist, vegan dairy entreprene... |
| 07.02.2025 | Plant-Based Revolution Meets Labor Struggles: A Tale of Two Movements | In the heart of America, two narratives unfold. One is a culinary revolution, where plant-based products are reshaping our diets. The other is a labor struggle, where workers fight for their rights and dignity. Both stories reflect a changi... |
| 06.02.2025 | Beyond Meat Introduces Pre-Seasoned Beyond Steak in Chimichurri and Korean BBQ | Beyond Meat has announced an expansion of its Beyond Steak product line with two new pre-seasoned varieties: Beyond Steak Chimichurri and Beyond Steak Korean BBQ-Style. The new offerings are now available in the freezer aisle at Sprouts Far... |
| 04.02.2025 | People Don’t Want Vegan Alternatives to Taste Like Meat – They Just Want Them to Be Cheaper | 5 Mins Read A new study suggests that plant-based meat analogues are more attractive to consumers when they’re cheaper than conventional options – taste may not matter as much.
Americans prefer beef, falafel and veggie burgers over plant-ba... |
| 03.02.2025 | Biotech Firm Liberation Labs Snags $50.5M for Precision Fermentation Factories in US & Saudi Arabia | 4 Mins Read US biotech manufacturing company Liberation Labs has raised another $50.5M as part of its funding efforts to build a large-scale facility for precision-fermented foods.
In its newest fundraising round, Indiana-based Liberation L... |
| 31.01.2025 | Meet the Asian Students Taking on the Future of Food with Global Industry Giants | 6 Mins Read Self-heating vegan Hanwoo beef, plant-based octopus legs and Beyond Lamb were among the winners of the 2025 ProVeg Food Innovation Challenge.
Student-led teams across Asia-Pacific have won big at the fifth edition of the ProVeg ... |
| 30.01.2025 | The Future of Food: A Sustainable Harvest and Innovative Alternatives | The agricultural landscape is shifting. A new era is dawning, one where sustainability and innovation take center stage. Companies like Lantmännen are leading the charge, aiming for climate neutrality by 2050. Their vision, "Farming of... |
| 30.01.2025 | Are the FDA’s Proposed Front-of-Pack Nutrition Labels Good for Plant-Based Meat? | 4 Mins Read The FDA has proposed new front-of-pack labelling rules for packaged foods, which would highlight saturated fat, sodium, and added sugars – could it be a boon for plant-based meat?
Would a “high saturated fat” label deter you fro... |
| 29.01.2025 | Future Food Quick Bites: Coffee Creamers, Vegan Mayo & Cultivated Meat Legislation | 4 Mins Read Our weekly column rounds up the latest sustainable food innovation news. This week, Future Food Quick Bites covers two new dairy-free coffee creamers, Hellmann’s social media prank, and Oato’s launch of fresh oat milks at Sainsb... |
| 27.01.2025 | Beyond Meat Introduces Beyond Steak to French Food Service Sector | Beyond Meat has announced the launch of its plant-based Beyond Steak in France, marking the product’s first entry into the French food service market. Starting in February 2025, the offering will be available to restaurants nationwide, aimi... |
| 22.01.2025 | The Plant-Based Revolution: Legal Battles and Culinary Innovations | The winds of change are blowing through the food industry. Plant-based products are no longer just a trend; they are a movement. In Europe, a legal battle is brewing over the labeling of these products. Meanwhile, in Latin America, a culina... |
