The Best Plant-Based Things to Happen This Week
Latest update from the plant-based World: we’re still taking over! There are more plant-based alternatives to meat & dairy available to the public than ever before. We are so excited to be part of this movement and a healthier, happier future for the planet!
Burger King Launches the Impossible Whopper
Seeing the future of fast food with the plant-based movement, Burger King joins Carl’s Jr., Chipotle, Del Taco, White Castle, A&W, and Subway in offering a 100% plant-based alternative to their best-selling products.
Partnering with plant-based patty perfecters Impossible Foods, Whopper fans were fooled into thinking their beloved Whopper was the same 100% beef burger they’re accustomed to, but were shocked to find out the burger was made from 100% plants. Finally plant-based people can have it their way at Burger King with the introduction of the Impossible Whopper at all St Louis locations.
We can’t wait when this rolls out nationwide and more people are exposed to the many delicious, satisfying alternatives that exist!
Ben & Jerry’s Introduces Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Chunks
It’s like everything we never knew we needed. You can now snack on all of the chocolate chip cookie dough deliciousness without having to spoon your way through all of the ice cream they’re usually buried in. Find a delivery partner, or find a scoop shop near you - thank us later.
Ben & Jerry’s will continue to expand their plant-based products upon experiencing the success of their non-dairy flavors. Check out their drool-worthy non-dairy selections here,
Taco Bell Launches Meatless Menu
Taco Bell has long held the title of one of the most vegan friendly menus, and they’re ramping up their marketing by creating a staple vegetarian menu and testing it in the Dallas market. Currently you can modify just about any dish to become plant-based by asking to sub beans for meat and requesting it “fresco style” which removes any dairy products. By 2020, every Taco Bell location should have some seriously satisfying plant-based eats that might include meat and dairy alternatives.
Whole Foods Debuts Vegan Mac & Cheese
Last week, Whole Foods introduced their very own line of dairy-free cheeses. This week, they’re adding plant-based Mac & Yaese, from Chef Ayinde’s World famous recipe, to the hot bar at all Northern California locations. The plant-based version of creamy macaroni and cheese is made from organic soy milk, soybeans, nutritional yeast, herbs and spices, wheat flour and canola oil. Chef Ayinde Howell has been developing plant-based recipes for over 20 years and has been vegan his entire life. He redeveloped his grandmother’s macaroni and cheese recipe to accommodate his lifestyle and now we all have the chance to enjoy it!
Don’t see Mac & Yease at your local Whole Foods? Simply request it here.
Our Planet Debuts on Netflix
“This series will celebrate the natural wonder that remain, and reveal what we must preserve to ensure people and nature thrive.”
Fan favorite David Attenborough is at it again narrating stunning footage of our planet and its inhabitants in the new Netflix series, Our Planet. The series addresses the effects humanity has had on Earth and the drastic changes that need to be made in order to halt climate change.
“What we do for the next 20 years will determine the future for all life on Earth.”
David Attenborough recently urged individuals to do their part in combatting climate change by eschewing meat from their diet.
Tofurky Raises $7M to Expand Plant-Based Meat & Dairy Alternative Product Line
One of the O.G.’s in the plant-based World, Tofurky, has just raised $7M from an undisclosed source to ramp up production in order to meet customer demand. Over the holidays, Tofurky hit a monumental milestone, selling 5,000,000 roasts since they became available in 1995. Their vast line of products also includes plant-based deli meats, sausages, pizza pockets, and most recently cheesecake.
You can find Tofurky products near you here.
VeggieGrill to Expand to 50 Locations Next Year
Buffalo Chicken Sandwich, Mondo Nachos, Breakfast Burritos… Veggie Grill has an incredibly impressive (see also addictive) lineup of plant-based food that’s sure to convince just about anyone that veggie doesn’t mean boring. The national chain just opened it’s 33rd location and plans to expand to at least 50 by the end of 2020. Their new partnership with Sodexo will expedite their plans of growing on college campuses as the demand for plant-based food is more prevalent amongst future generations.
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