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Plant-Based Alt Meat

May 26, 2022

Gardein, a brand of Conagra Brands, Inc., is adding to a collection of meat alternatives with seven foods. Flexitarians, vegans, and vegetarians can enjoy this plant-based servings of bratwurst, buffalo wings, spicy chick'n fillets, and more. Gardein Ultimate Plant-Based Chick'n Wings, available in Buffalo and BBQ style Gardein Ultimate Plant-Based...

Plant-Based Chicken Reformulation

August 27, 2021

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

JADA has reformulated its original unseasoned Plant-Based Chick’n Mix with the addition of savory spices and herbs. The 100% vegan and soy-free product contains 21g of plant-based protein per serving and is made with wheat protein, pea protein, and pea fiber. It is free of preservatives, sugar, and cholesterol. www.jadabrands.com...

Plant-Based Chicken Pieces

August 5, 2021

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Daring has expanded distribution of its plant-based chicken Original Pieces and Original Breaded Pieces to Whole Foods Market and other natural product retailers. Both products are available in 8 oz. packages, are 100% plant-based, contain 11-14g protein per serving, and are made of all natural non-GMO ingredients. www.daring.com...

Veggie-Only Burger Line

August 4, 2021

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Actual Veggies has expanded availability of its line of vegan veggie-only burgers. The burgers are free of fillers, preservatives, gluten, nuts, soy, and saturated fats. They are Kosher and Non-GMO Project Verified. Flavors include The Actual Black Burger, The Actual Orange Burger, The Actual Green Burger, The Actual Purple Burger,...

AAK, Vista Partner to Meet Plant-Based Demand in India

May 18, 2021

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Mumbai, India—AAK has announced a partnership with Vista Processed Foods Pvt Ltd. to meet India’s growing demand for plant-based meat alternatives. According to a press release, as many as 29% of people in India are vegetarian, and there is increasing interest in veganism and flexitarianism, largely driven by millennials. The...

Rice Curd Meat Alternative

January 20, 2021

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Morini Brands has introduced Risofu, a glyphosate-free rice curd-based meat alternative. The grain blend can be transformed into vegetarian food dips, spreads, burgers, meatballs, and more, the company says. Risofu is 100% plant based and free of soy and gluten. www.morinibrands.com...

Sweet Earth Foods Predicts 6 2021 Plant-Based Trends

January 15, 2021

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Moss Landing, CA—By looking at market research and its own sales trends, Sweet Earth Foods has predicted 6 plant-based food trends for 2021 in a press release. The trends: Plant-based chicken will become more popular in homes. Offered in multiple forms like shredded, ground or fried, the at-home trend will...

Ground Meat Substitute Line

November 30, 2020

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Before the Butcher has added UNCUT Ground, Chorizo Ground, Italian Ground, Taco Ground and Breakfast Ground to its ground meat substitutes product line. The new products are 100% plant-based, gluten-free, cholesterol-free, non-GMO, and made from a proprietary combination of soy, coconut and canola oils, and natural seasonings. Each serving contains...

Protein Crumbles

November 30, 2020

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Longève has launched Original Plant-based Protein Crumbles. The pea protein product is intended to replace ground beef, the company says. The product delivers 20g of protein per serving, with 6 ¾ cup servings in our 6-oz package. 19900 MacArthur Blvd., Ste., 1000, Irvine, CA 92612, www.longevebrands.com...

Burger King to Introduce Plant-Based Impossible Whopper

April 2, 2019

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Oakland, CA—Burger King is introducing a version of the Whopper made with a vegetarian patty from Impossible Foods, according to the New York Times. The Times notes that veggie burgers have had some success already: Carl’s Jr. has been selling burgers made by Beyond Meat since January; White Castle has...