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Morningstar Farms and Gardein recreate items using textured and flavored plant proteins

Plant Proteins and Other Fake-Outs

Analogs of meat, dairy, and other foods make the center-of-the-plate the rule rather than the exception

July 13, 2016

A combination of explosive popularity of plant proteins and rapidly growing demand for foods manufactured with a much smaller carbon footprint is giving alternative proteins a big push.

Green America Awards Small Food Business

Three small U.S. businesses recognized for leading vegan products, service

December 15, 2015

The winners of the $5,000 prizes are: Coconut Bliss of Eugene, OR; Neuaura of New York City; and Vegan Street of Chicago, IL. The three winners were selected by the public during a month-long online voting period.

New Product Trends

Menu Award Winners

National Restaurant Association officials recognized some of the industry’s most creative new offerings with NRA’s 2014 Food and Beverage Innovations Awards.

May 21, 2014

National Restaurant Association (NRA) officials have recognized some of the industry’s most creative new offerings with NRA’s 2014 Food and Beverage Innovations (FABI) Awards.

Showcasing: Bakery Foods

Natural Food Bars

Silverland Bakery’s new Natural Food Bars curb hunger and offer more healthy benefits.

September 19, 2013

Silverland Bakery, Forest Park, Ill., says its new Natural Food Bars curb hunger and offer more benefits—thanks to a hand-crafted formula including fruits, nuts and natural enhancers, such as ginger, cocoa and turmeric.

Vegetarians at the Gates

Some 7% of consumers identify themselves as vegetarian; however, 36% indicate the use of meat alternatives.

August 12, 2013

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.

Westin Acquires Dominex

Westin Foods has expanded its Health and Wellness division by acquiring a majority interest in Dominex, LC, of St. Augustine, Fla.

April 19, 2013

This acquisition will bring about the creation of Dominex Natural Foods.

Vegan vs. Vegetarian

August 10, 2012

A recent Gallup survey found 5% of the U.S. population label themselves as vegetarian.

Vegans Not Getting Enough Iodine

June 6, 2011

Some vegans may not be getting enough iodine in their diets, suggests a study published online ahead of print on May 25, 2011, in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism.

Savvy Savory Trends

June 3, 2010

Foodservice offerings, from side dishes to main meals, provide insights into tantalizing savory concepts and trends that tempt and inspire.

On the National Menu -- May 2010

May 6, 2010

Men taking to veganism; beer expanding its presence beyond beverages.

Webinar

3/28/24 to 3/28/25

Contact: Meg K.

Plant-Based Foods: Green—and Still Growing!

ON DEMAND: Prepared Foods hosts its third annual Plant-Based Foods webinar and explores tastes, trends and technologies in the growing plant-based foods market.

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