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Upton's Natural Releases Crimson Lentil Soup

December 7, 2022

Upton's Naturals has released Crimson Lentil Soup, a Lebanese-style lentil soup. Each serving offers 12g grams of plant-based protein and only 300 calories. This certified vegan soup features notes of ginger, black mustard seed, tomatoes, and more. It contains no added colors, flavors or preservatives. It is also non-GMO verified...

New from Upton's Naturals: Vegan Holiday Roast Slices in Gravy

November 10, 2022

Maggie Jaqua, Content Director

New from Upton's Naturals: Vegan Holiday Roast Slices in Gravy, which can be ready in as little as five minutes, the company says. The fully cooked, sliced seitan roast contains four servings and can be dressed up with classic sides for a plant-based holiday meal. It is made with simple ingredients...

Self-Funded Brand Celebrates 15 Years

September 10, 2021

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Chicago, IL—Upton’s Naturals, a self-funded grocery brand, is celebrating its 15-year anniversary. Known for introducing the first seasoned seitan and kick-starting the jackfruit food trend, Upton’s Naturals has experienced approximately 600% growth from 2013-2020, the company says. After launching pre-seasoned, heat-and-eat jackfruit in the U.S. market in 2015, the team...

Oklahoma Judge Rules Against Upton's Naturals, PBFA in Plant-Based Labeling Lawsuit

December 4, 2020

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

A federal judge in Oklahoma has refused to block a law requiring plant-based foods to relabel their packaging. Upton's Naturals is appealing the ruling. In September, the Plant Based Foods Association and Upton’s Naturals, along with the Institute for Justice, filed a federal lawsuit challenging a new Oklahoma food labeling...

New Oklahoma Plant-Based Labeling Law "Anti-Competitive"

September 18, 2020

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Oklahoma City, OK—The Plant Based Foods Association (PBFA), Upton’s Naturals, and a founding board member of PBFA have teamed up with the Institute for Justice (IJ) to file a federal lawsuit challenging a new Oklahoma food labeling law as a violation of the First Amendment, according to a press release.

Vegan Soup Line

September 9, 2020

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Upton’s Naturals has introduced a line of vegan soups made with the brand’s seasoned Seitan. Offered in Chick & Noodle, Chick Tortilla and Italian Wedding recipes, the new soups provide 6-8g of plant-based protein per serving and 120-160 calories a bowl. They’re Non-GMO Certified (NSF) and Plant Based Certified; contain...

Shredded Jackfruit

April 24, 2020

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

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...

Banana Heart Meat Alternative

April 10, 2020

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Upton’s Naturals has introduced Banana Blossom, a 100% vegan, certified organic, and kosher whole-food meat alternative. Ready to heat and serve. The product is also low in fat and calories and completely free of cholesterol, sugar, gluten, soy, oil, GMO’s, and artificial flavors. 2054 W. Grand Ave., Chicago, IL 60612,...