Plant-based diet

ADM Accelerates Growth of Leading Global Alternative Protein Platform with Planned Acquisition of Sojaprotein

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Monday, July 26, 2021
Veterinary, Agriculture, Natural Resources, Pharmaceutical, Health, Specialty, Food, Beverage, Retail, Agriculture, Food and drink, Crops, Soy products, Korean cuisine, Sojaprotein, ADM, Soybean, Meat analogue, Plant-based diet, Food, ADM, MK Group, ADM, MK GROUP

Global nutrition leader ADM (NYSE: ADM) announced today that it has reached an agreement to acquire Sojaprotein, a leading European provider of non-GMO soy ingredients.

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  • Global nutrition leader ADM (NYSE: ADM) announced today that it has reached an agreement to acquire Sojaprotein, a leading European provider of non-GMO soy ingredients.
  • Established in 1977, Serbia-based Sojaprotein has sales into 65 countries, offering a wide array of non-GMO vegetable protein ingredients for an extensive list of European and global customers in the meat alternative, confectionary, protein bar, pharmaceutical, pet food, and animal feed segments.
  • Thirty years ago, ADM invented the soy vegetable burger, giving rise to the plant-based protein segment.
  • Were looking forward to bringing this successful, growing provider together with ADMs global footprint, consumer insights and innovative technologies.

OZO™ Expands Line of Plant-Based Proteins in Frozen and Fresh Aisle with New Delicious Alternatives of Family Favorites

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Wednesday, July 21, 2021
Diets, Continents, Nutrition, Igbo religion, Nze na Ozo, Semi-vegetarianism, Africa, Protein, Plant-based diet, Articles

All OZO products can be purchased online and found in retailers across the country through the OZO store locater .

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  • All OZO products can be purchased online and found in retailers across the country through the OZO store locater .
  • "We're continuing to expand the plant-based category by offering family favorites that can easily be introduced into meal routines," said Darcey Macken, CEO of Planterra Foods.
  • "We're thrilled to be adding these new plant-based proteins in the fresh and frozen categories that offer more opportunities for flexitarian consumption through high-quality foods with positive protein solutions."
  • OZO is the first brand offering a line of products brought to market by Planterra Foods, an innovative plant-based protein start-up fromColorado.

Atlantic Natural Foods Launches Modern Menu by Loma Linda® Line of Non-GMO, Shelf-Stable, Plant Based Foods for Food Service Operators

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Wednesday, July 21, 2021
Food, Plant-based diet, Menu

NASHVILLE, N.C., July 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlantic Natural Foods , LLC (ANF),the leadingshelf-stable manufacturer of Loma Lindabrand foods, announced today the introduction of its plant based offering for food service operators.

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  • NASHVILLE, N.C., July 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlantic Natural Foods , LLC (ANF),the leadingshelf-stable manufacturer of Loma Lindabrand foods, announced today the introduction of its plant based offering for food service operators.
  • "Today's value-driven consumers continue to seek sustainability on restaurant menus," said J. Douglas Hines, founder and chairman of Atlantic Natural Foods.
  • At Atlantic Natural Foods, we are committed to broadening our focus to offer food service industry curators new options for affordable and sustainable plant-based protein.
  • With more than half of today's consumers demanding plant-based options at restaurants, Atlantic Natural Foods' new food service line comes at the perfect time.

Eat Beyond Portfolio Company, The Very Good Butchers, Expands its Grocery Distribution Network

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Wednesday, June 30, 2021
Retailers, Retailing, Food and drink, Grocery store, Supermarkets, Butcher, Purina One, Plant-based diet

Beginning August 1, 2021, Save-On-Foods will carry The Very Good Butchers' unique plant-based meat products at184 Canadian retail locations.

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  • Beginning August 1, 2021, Save-On-Foods will carry The Very Good Butchers' unique plant-based meat products at184 Canadian retail locations.
  • As a result, VERY GOOD's retail presence will increase 83% over its March 2021 footprint, tallying approximately 2,476 total distribution pointsacross 573 retail stores.
  • "VERY GOOD has developed over 14 great products since launching as the first plant-based butcher on Canada's west coast," Eat Beyond CEO Patrick Morris said.
  • "Save-On-Foods is one of the best-known grocery retailersin Canada and this expansion represents a great opportunity for VERY GOOD to capitalize on a large new distribution network.

VIOLIFE® Teams up with RZA to Launch Grant Program to Promote Plant-Based Eating

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Tuesday, June 29, 2021
Diets, Plant-based diet, Vegetarianism, Articles, Philosophical theories, Philosophy

HACKENSACK, N.J., June 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Upfield US today announced a new grant program, Plant Grants, aimed at promoting plant-based eating through charitable funding, education, and mentorship.

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  • HACKENSACK, N.J., June 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Upfield US today announced a new grant program, Plant Grants, aimed at promoting plant-based eating through charitable funding, education, and mentorship.
  • "I'm partnering with Violife because we share a similar philosophy about eating plant-based, and we want to make plant-based eating more accessible, affordable and sustainable to all," said RZA.
  • "The influence of hip-hop and the culinary history of plant-based eating in Black communities contribute to a movement of embracing meatless options.
  • The 2021 Plant Grants program sponsored by Violife is open now through July 31, 2021, for interested applicants.

New IDTechEx Report Explores the Future of Plant-Based Meat

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Tuesday, June 29, 2021
Food and drink, Cuisine, Buddhist cuisine, Lent, Meat analogue, Vegetarian cuisine, Meat, Plant-based diet, Foods

Sales of plant-based meat have grown sharply in recent years, buoyed by the COVID-19 pandemic disrupting meat supply chains and putting increasing scrutiny on the conventional meat industry.

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  • Sales of plant-based meat have grown sharply in recent years, buoyed by the COVID-19 pandemic disrupting meat supply chains and putting increasing scrutiny on the conventional meat industry.
  • Plant-Based Meat 2021-2031 ", a new report from IDTechEx, provides a comprehensive technical and industry evaluation of the plant-based meat market, based on extensive primary research into the sector.
  • The report explores how plant-based meat is produced, the technical barriers involved, and the novel technologies emerging in the space.
  • Finally, the report contains a ten-year region-based market forecast for the future of the plant-based meat industry, predicting that the global plant-based meat market will be worth over $29 billion by 2031.

Globally Local Announces Completion of Vaughan Location and Details of Annual General Meeting Conference Call

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Tuesday, June 29, 2021
Milk substitute, Plant-based diet, Food and drink, Nutrition

The Vaughan location will be the first location launched under the new Odd Burger brand, with a full transition expected in July including a ticker symbol change to "ODD."

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  • The Vaughan location will be the first location launched under the new Odd Burger brand, with a full transition expected in July including a ticker symbol change to "ODD."
  • "The Vaughan location is an incredible milestone for us, because it is the first location to launch under the Odd Burger brand," said Globally Local co-founder and CEO James McInnes.
  • The annual general and special meeting will be held Friday, July 16, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern/11:00 a.m. Pacific.
  • About Globally Local Technologies Inc.
    Globally Local is a plant-based food technology company that manufactures and distributes industry-leading plant-based protein and dairy alternatives using locally sourced and sustainable ingredients.

Eat Beyond Portfolio Company Nabati Foods Sponsors NFL Player-Led Youth Football Camp

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Thursday, June 24, 2021
Diets, Food, Plant-based diet

VANCOUVER, BC, June 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - Eat Beyond Global Holdings Inc. (CSE: EATS) (OTCPK: EATBF) (FSE: 988)("Eat Beyond" or the "Company"), an investment issuer focused on the global plant-based and alternative food sector, is announcing its portfolio company Nabati Foods Global Inc.(CSE: MEAL Reserved) ("Nabati Foods") is serving as the top sponsor for Mario Addison's youth football camp.

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  • VANCOUVER, BC, June 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - Eat Beyond Global Holdings Inc. (CSE: EATS) (OTCPK: EATBF) (FSE: 988)("Eat Beyond" or the "Company"), an investment issuer focused on the global plant-based and alternative food sector, is announcing its portfolio company Nabati Foods Global Inc.(CSE: MEAL Reserved) ("Nabati Foods") is serving as the top sponsor for Mario Addison's youth football camp.
  • Addison is hosting his 7th annual football camp on June 26th in his hometown of Birmingham, Alabama.
  • Nabati will be supplying the 650 kids, ages 8-18, with nutritious and delicious Nabati plant-based burgers for lunch.
  • "More and more athletes are choosing to eat plant-based completely, or at least to integrate more plant-based foods into their diets.

The Lexicon Promotes Global Biodiversity with Reawakened Foods

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Thursday, June 24, 2021
Agriculture, Biology, Biodiversity, Sustainable agriculture, Branches of biology, Crops, Agroecology, Agricultural biodiversity, Organic farming, Plant-based diet, Food, Bioversity International

Over 30,000+ edible plants can support global diets, yet over half the world's plant-based nutrition comes from just three crops.

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  • Over 30,000+ edible plants can support global diets, yet over half the world's plant-based nutrition comes from just three crops.
  • This threat to global biodiversity in our fields and on our tables has put our food systems at risk by endangering our health, impoverishing our soils and weakening our response to climate change.
  • Stories from Reawakened will be featured at The 2nd International Agrobiodiversity Congress , to be held in November, 2021.
  • "There is no better place to present Reawakened Foods than the 2nd International Congress on Agrobiodiversity.

Globally Local Begins U.S. Expansion in New York City

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Thursday, June 24, 2021
Articles, Food and drink, Philosophical theories, Dark green environmentalism, Lifestyles, Sustainable food system, Veganism, Plant-based diet, Milk substitute

The New York City location will be the first in the U.S. for the five-year-old Canadian company and will be branded as Odd Burger.

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  • The New York City location will be the first in the U.S. for the five-year-old Canadian company and will be branded as Odd Burger.
  • "New York is the right place to introduce our vegan fast-food concept to the United States and begin our expansion," said Odd Burger CEO James McInnes.
  • "Odd Burger and New York City are both unusual in completely delightful ways," said Michael Cody, director and co-founder of Retail by MONA.
  • About Globally Local Technologies Inc.
    Globally Local is a plant-based food technology company that manufactures and distributes industry-leading plant-based protein and dairy alternatives using locally sourced and sustainable ingredients.