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vegconomist is the global vegan business magazine. With daily news on new products, market reports, investments and exclusive interviews we provide the world's decision makers with information to let their vegan businesses thrive. At utopia.org you’ll find selected articles that are of interest to non-business readers as well.

Magnum Ice Cream Non-Dairy Sea Salt Caramel Bars

Magnum Ice Cream Introduces Non-Dairy Sea Salt Caramel Bars

by Vegconomist | March 12, 2020 Joining Classic and Almond varieties, Magnum Non-Dairy Sea Salt Caramel Bars apparantly deliver “indulgent taste with a non-dairy sea salt caramel base dipped in a cracking non-dairy chocolate shell.” Read more

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Americans are Not Making the Connection Between Food and Climate Change

by Vegconomist | February 19, 2020 A new report found that more than half of Americans are willing to eat more plant-based foods, but the majority are demonstrably not making the connection between food and global warming. Read more

Ben & Jerry's: vegan ice-cream with sunflower butter

Ben & Jerry’s Launches First Non-Dairy Ice Cream Made of Sunflower Butter

by Vegconomist | February 3, 2020 Ben & Jerry's announces the debut of its new sunflower butter-based non-dairy frozen desserts. This new base mix is an alternative to the current almond-based lineup and is available in grocery stores and Scoop Shops across the US. Read more

Starbucks Announces “Multi-Decade Commitment to Become a Resource-Positive Company”

by Vegconomist | January 30, 2020 CEO Kevin Johnson announced Starbucks’ multi-decade commitment to become a resource-positive company. The announcement includes expansion of plantbased options. Read more

GFI Predicts Top 5 Alt Protein Trends for 2020

by Vegconomist | January 24, 2020 The Good Food Institute, an organisation which works with scientists, investors, and entrepreneurs and focuses on making clean meat and plant-based alternatives a reality for consumers, has released its top five alt protein predictions for 2020. Read more

USA: Gardein Presents the Ultimate Burger

by Vegconomist | January 22, 2020 Gardein is entering the meatlike vegan burger category with the Ultimate Beefless Burger. According to the manufacturer, Gardein's new veggie product promises a burger experience comparable to meat without compromises. Read more

Impossible Foods Announces Impossible Pork and a Burger King Sausage Croissant

by Vegconomist | January 8, 2020 Impossible Foods announced it is introducing an Impossible Pork product which CEO Pat Brown refers to in a video as a “pivotal moment” for the company. Read more

56% of Americans Are Likely Reducing Meat as a New Year Resolution

by Vegconomist | January 6, 2020 Independent research firm Dynata gauged US consumers’ attitudes toward eating meat-free meals in a study commissioned by The Meatless Farm. The researchers concluded, amongst other things, that there is a direct relationship between self-improvement and eating less meat. Read more