Upton’s Naturals has added a certified organic, lightly seasoned shredded jackfruit offering to its lineup. This 100% vegan jackfruit is completely free of fat, saturated fat, trans fat, cholesterol, sugar, gluten, soy, oil, GMO’s, and artificial flavors, while being a good source of fiber, the company says. 2054 W. Grand...
Simple Mills has launched Veggie Pita Crackers, a three-veggie blended cracker made with sunflower/flaxseed blend, no grains, and no added sweeteners. They are also Non-GMO Project Verified, paleo-friendly, vegan and nut-free, and will be available in three flavors: Himalayan Salt, Mediterranean Herb & Roasted Red Pepper. 435 North LaSalle St.,...
Dr. Bronner’s has added Spearmint to its line of All-One Toothpastes. Containing organic spearmint oil, organic menthol crystals, organic aloe, hydrated silica, and calcium carbonate, the toothpaste is made with 70% organic ingredients, including fair trade and organic coconut oil and organic coconut flour which aid as a natural polisher.
Minneapolis, MN—A vegetarian diet rich in nuts, vegetables, and soy may lower risk of stroke in comparison to a diet including meat and fish, according to a study published in Neurology. The study involved two groups of people from Buddhist communities in Taiwan where a vegetarian diet is encouraged, and...
Loma Linda, CA—A global transition to a vegetarian diet would have significant impacts in the battle against global warming and other environmental concerns, according to research from Loma Linda University School of Public Health. A press release on the topic notes that food production is a major contributor to increased...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Back in July 2019, the Plant Based Foods Association (PBFA) and The Good Food Institute released data on retail sales of plant-based foods. The findings: Retail sales of plant-based foods had grown 11% between April 2018 and April 2019, compared to 2% growth in the overall retail food market (1).
Bath, Somerset, UK—There’s widespread support for the ethics and environmental benefits of veganism and vegetarianism among meat eaters, according to a new study from the University of Bath. The barriers? Taste, price, and convenience. The study, published in Sustainability, found that 73% of meat eaters surveyed considered veganism to be...
Chicago, IL—Grubhub today released findings from its annual “Year in Food” report, according to a press release. After analyzing tens of millions of orders placed by more than 21 million users of its platform, Grubhub came up with the top 10 orders of the year, the top five breakfasts, desserts,...
Las Vegas, NV—At SupplySide West, officials from Gelita and Geltor signed a letter of intent for developing, producing, and marketing the first ingestible animal-free collagen proteins, to be launched in late 2020, according to a press release. Geltor is to design and produce the biodesigned collagen; Gelita is to conduct...
Can you do a keto diet as a vegan? Well, if you ask my friend Dr. Will Cole, he’ll definitely answer “yes,” albeit with a small caveat (more on that in a moment). Keto has a lot of benefits for many people—advantages I’ve written about elsewhere (including in this magazine).
