Plant-Based QSRs Boosting Consumer Trial
A growing number of plant-based burger chains are cropping up across the country as more younger consumers flock to quick service restaurants
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LA Adopts Plant-Based Treaty to Fight Climate Change
With climate change threatening major changes that will affect food production, activists are promoting the Plant-Based Treaty.
Millennials, Gen Z Key to Plant-Based Advancement
Despite industry-wide challenges, both dairy and meat plant-based alternatives are forecast to grow through 2024, driven almost entirely by Millennials and Gen Zers. According to a recent report by The NPD Group, these plant-based consumers …
Breaking Down Plant-Based Egg Advancements
The projected size of the plant-based egg market continues to rise. Here are a few noteworthy advancements across this emerging segment.
Trends Impacting the Dairy Industry
Jennifer Pricco Braasch is a managing director with City National Bank’s Food & Beverage Group. Based in Milwaukee, she supports industry executives with creative financing solutions and industry intelligence. The Food Institute recently asked her …
Case Study: TiNDLE Trying to Take Alt-Chicken to Next Level
CHICAGO – TiNDLE, plant-based chicken from Next Gen Foods that was started in Singapore in 2020, recently announced its U.S. headquarters in Chicago and hosted an open house for its new R&D and Innovation Center. …
How Inflation’s Impacting Plant-Based Meat Sales
As a variety of factors aggravate the downward trajectory of alternative meat sales at retail, refrigerated varieties continue to fuel the category’s deceleration.
Boost Food Safety While Reducing Waste
This article is written and sponsored by Kerry. Amanda McNeely, Kerry’s marketing expert for food protection and preservation, talks about Kerry ingredient solutions that boost food safety and reduce waste, and her views on the outlook …
Q&A: Top Trends at 2022 Plant-Based World Expo
Culinary creativity was booming at the Plant-Based World Expo on September 8 in New York City. In this Q&A, Ben Davis, VP of Content at Plant Based World unpacks expo trends and key developments across the plant-based industry.
Report: Trends to Watch Include DTC Plant-Based Brands
The $7.44 trillion U.S food industry is investing in ecommerce, robotics, and technology like never before. Here are three noteworthy trends for food producers and grocery retailers to prioritize in the year ahead.
Poll Notes Top Concerns Regarding Plant-Based Foods
In a recent LinkedIn option poll, The Food Institute asked members to indicate their biggest current concerns regarding the plant-based category.
COLUMN: Why the Climatarian Movement is Gaining Momentum
A relatively new sustainability model should be taken into consideration by most food businesses these days, according to one industry analyst.
Will AI Ordering Go Mainstream at Restaurants?
In response to labor shortages, some restaurants are turning to AI-powered bots that answer phones and communicate with customers.
Amid Labor Shortage, Gen Z Demanding ‘EWA’ Pay
Companies like McDonald’s are allowing workers to access hourly pay on demand in the hopes of shoring up the ongoing labor shortage.
Alternative Seafood Investments Are on the Rise
Investment in plant-based, fermented or cell-based “alternative seafood” amounted to $178.2 million between January and mid-July this year, as interest in the sector continued to grow. (Fish Farming Expert, July 28) In fact, the alternative …
Analysis: Weighing Nutritional Value in Plant-Based Products
Although the nutritional merits of plant-based food have faced mounting scrutiny by consumers in recent months, discrepancies by variety suggest that not all alternative products are created equal.
Mycelium Deepening Roots in Plant-Based Space
While mushrooms remain all the rage as a whole food ingredient, their physical characteristics are less than ideal for replicating whole cuts of meat. Enter mycelium – the root system from which mushrooms grow.
John Mackey Move Highlights Plant-Based Potential
Whole Foods Market co-founder John Mackey is listed as a partner in startup Healthy America LLC, which plans to develop a chain of plant-based restaurants and wellness centers.
Robotic Pizza Deal Boosts Speedy Eats’ Automated Drive-Thru Concept
A new food technology partnership is bringing 24/7 made-to-order pizza to automated drive-thru restaurant units around the country.
Discount Stores Continue to Dominate Amid Inflation
Dollar General has increased its sales forecast as Americans have increasingly turned to discount chains amid inflation.
Emerging Plant-Based Proteins to Watch
As more consumers pursue dietary patterns that improve personal and planetary health, some plant-based food producers are experimenting with a broader variety of protein sources.
6 Flavor-forward Plant-based Dairy Trends
This article is written and sponsored by Kerry. When it comes to plant-based dairy, consumers want an authentic dairy experience. Whether it’s plant-based cheese, yogurt, ice cream or vegan snacks, the expectation is that the alternative …
Halloween Havoc: Why Kit Kats Could Be Hard to Find This Fall
Hershey is in store for a Halloween nightmare of sorts, saying it won’t be able to meet consumer demand this October.
Analysis: After McPlant Struggles, What’s Next for Beyond Meat?
Beyond Meat shares made a slight recovery after falling on news McDonald’s may ditch its McPlant burger amid tepid results.
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The Plunge in Plant-Based Stocks is All About Expectations
What the stock market is indicating in 2022 is that plant-based stocks aren’t likely to displace traditional offerings – only complement them.
Is Plant-Based Meat Ripe for Expansion?
While sales of plant-based meats have slowed, the category could be ripe for expansion as pricing moves closer to that of traditional meats.
Why the Regenerative Ag Movement is Seeing Deepened Roots
Many food companies are embracing regenerative ag to aid the environment – a movement that’s increasingly extending into aquaculture.
AI Predicts 3 Food Trends for 2023
Food and beverage intelligence company Spoonshot has released its AI-generated list of food trends for 2023.
Key Plant-based Takeaways from IFT FIRST Conference
Plant-based was the primary theme among ingredient companies exhibiting at the IFT FIRST annual meeting
New Plant-Based Egg Challengers Enter the Market
While plant-based egg products are hitting the market, it remains to be seen whether consumers will adopt these products en masse.
Wow Bao Chain Continues Expansion Via Vending Machines
Chicago-based Asian chain Wow Bao is exploring a new avenue as it continues its growth: vending machines. Wow Bao, which began as a fast-casual concept specializing in steamed buns and has since expanded as a …
Coffee Shops Embracing Plant-based Options
CHICAGO – Oat milk and other plant-based milks were in abundance at Coffee Fest Chicago recently. Today’s coffee shop consumers want plant-based options to address their concerns about health, animal welfare, and the environment. While …
Unpacking the World’s First Plant-Based ETF
In December 2021, the VegTech Plant-based Innovation & Climate Exchange-traded Fund (NYSE ticker: EATV) made history as the world’s first plant-based ETF. VegTech Invest CEO Elysabeth Alfano recently joined The Food Institute Podcast to discuss …
Can Breeding Super Seeds Improve Plant-Based Foods?
Plant-based protein is popping up in more products than ever before, but challenges related to flavor and texture have left a bad taste in the mouths of many consumers. In response, some companies are utilizing …
Plant-Based Meat Growth Expected to Continue Despite Obstacles
The plant-based meat category is experiencing some growing pains. Through the early weeks of the pandemic, alt-meat sales grew some 200% at retail outlets, and the hype around that helped the category secure more than …
