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Global news from the world of vegan business from Utopia.org-Partner vegconomist: Markets, Trends, Companies, Startups, Interviews and more.
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
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 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
CEO Kevin Johnson announced Starbucks’ multi-decade commitment to become a resource-positive company. The announcement includes expansion of plantbased options. Read more
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
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 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
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
Veganuary has released new statistics which show that if 350,000 people worldwide go vegan for January 2020 it will save the carbon dioxide equivalent of 450,000 flights and more than one million animals. Read more
As reported by Fast Company' daytime talk show host, Ellen DeGeneres, recently announced the launch of UnHide, a line of faux fur blankets. The products created by she and business partner, Leo Livzhetz, mimics the feel of chinchilla fur while being made entirely from polyester. Read more
