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Impossible Foods Opens First In-Person Dining Experience in Chicago
On Tuesday, August 13, Impossible Foods will open its first in-person foodservice concept in Chicago, Illinois: Impossible™ Quality Meats.
Located near Uptown Chicago, Impossible Quality Meats is completely designed around Impossible’s award-winning portfolio of beef, chicken and pork from plants. The pop-up expands on Impossible’s impressive foodservice footprint, counting more than 45,000 locations across the U.S. that serve Impossible products – including Impossible™ Beef, which is the #1 plant-based beef in both foodservice and retail...
Meati Expands Its Leadership Bench
Meati, makers of mycelium superfood cutlets and steaks sold nationwide, today announced the addition of two new leaders who will help Meati reach its vision to bring one of the healthiest foods on the planet to kitchen tables all around the world.
The new additions include John Bortells, chief commercial officer, and Becky O’Grady, board member. Both bring a passion for Meati’s mission and deep practical expertise scaling brands to national success.
As CCO, Bortells will be focused on driving revenue and expanding Meati’s market. He will oversee sales, marketing and customer experience...
Impossible Foods Offers Best-Selling Impossible™ Chicken From Plants at Whole Foods
This month, Impossible Foods is bringing its fan-favorite Impossible™ Chicken From Plants to select Whole Foods Market locations in the US, expanding consumer access to delicious, nutrient-dense meat from plants that’s better for the planet.
Starting May 2024, Whole Foods Market shoppers can enjoy the No. 1 chicken-from-plants product in the US, Impossible Chicken Nuggets, which are described as tasting as good or better than animal chicken nuggets in a consumer taste test.2 Impossible Chicken Nuggets will be...
UNLIMEAT Pulled Pork Wrap Now Available at All Starbucks Stores in HK
UNLIMEAT announced on the 16th the launch of its Pulled Pork Wrap at Starbucks stores throughout Hong Kong. The UNLIMEAT Pulled Pork Wrap is a fully plant-based product containing UNLIMEAT's pulled pork, along with refreshing carrot, vibrant red cabbage, and crisp lettuce, all wrapped together for a satisfying and guilt-free meal.
Since first entering Hong Kong in 2020, UNLIMEAT has expanded its presence by partnering with world class Chinese restaurants such as Mott 32, Crystal Jade, and Trust Congee King, providing these restaurants...
Abbot's Launches in Publix, Expanding Healthy Options in the Grocery Aisle with Their Protein- and Plant-Rich Products
Abbot's—a wellness company crafting delicious and versatile plant-rich products from real, whole food ingredients—has debuted in over 1,300 Publix locations across eight states. The Florida-born supermarket chain will carry Abbot's plant-rich "Chorizo", Ground "Beef", and Fajita Chick'n in its produce department, providing shoppers across the Southeast with clean and wholesome protein options to enjoy in their favorite recipes.
All of Abbot's premium, protein-rich products are made with 100 percent real food ingredients...
Beyond Meat® Unveils Its Beyond IV Platform With Significant Advancements Across Taste and Health
Beyond Meat, Inc. (NASDAQ: BYND), a leader in plant-based meat, today announced the fourth generation of its core beef platform, Beyond IV, resulting in the unveiling of the company’s new Beyond Burger® and Beyond Beef® exclusively at retail. The new platform raises the bar for plant-based meat products and center-of-the-plate protein generally, and further cements Beyond Meat’s commitment to creating plant-based meat products that not only taste delicious but deliver important nutritional benefits...
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