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More people are cutting back on meat or even giving up meat and sausage entirely. Vegetarian and vegan products are getting more shelf space in regular supermarkets.

The vegan cheese category has a new participant: Chao Slices, from The Field Roast Grain Meat Company. The ideals of creating nourishing and flavor-first food without animal products have now led the Seattle Company to create vegan cheese.

A new study from the Culinary Institute of America and University of California-Davis, published in the Journal of Food Science, explored the flavor-enhancing properties of mushrooms and found that blending finely chopped mushrooms with ground meat enhances flavor and nutrition.

This new year brought a new line of healthy, high-end sandwiches from Lifestyle Foods.

Dr. Praeger’s Sensible Foods has its own line for kids, as well as a broad assortment of veggie burgers, veggie pancakes and fish sticks, all designed for consumers seeking a meat alternative or simply a healthier snack option.

Less than half of consumers who use meat alternatives are using the products in place of real meat, and 16% indicate using the products alongside meat offerings.

Green Fusion combines green apple, mango, pineapple, kiwi, banana, broccoli, spinach and spirulina.

The study noted that some evidence suggested that vegetarian dietary patterns could be associated with reduced mortality, but the relationship is not well established.

The vegetarian Steam Meals offer two servings per bag.

The organic refried beans can be used in traditional Mexican dishes, as a meat alternative for lasagnas and pizzas, and even for thickening up creamy soups.