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Plant-based trumps vegetarian and vegan in labelling stakes
A recent study suggests that plant-based foods appear tastier and purer to consumers.
A new study finds a vegan diet offers price parity
The study concluded that while animal-based products had increased in price between February and June this year, their v...
Better than beef: Inside the evolution of plant-based burgers
"Plant-based burgers are rapidly moving into the mainstream," says Catarina Rodrigues, marketing manager at Kerry Austra...
Nestle releases plant-based condensed ‘milk’
Nestle has partnered with chef Cherie Tu on a range of vegan recipes using the condensed milk alternative.
Singapore company creates plant-based egg substitute
OnlyEg, developed in Singapore, uses legumes in place of egg yolks and whites.
From the ground up: Vegan cheese business flies high stateside
Grounded Cheese co-founder Veronica Fil shares the story of the plant-based cheese brand that caught the attention of US...
What’s in a name? Why brands are veering away from the ‘vegan’ label
Whether plant-based or vegan, this is one area that continues to grow as consumers increasingly seek alternatives to ani...
Sunfed to shake up Meatstock with launch of plant-based bacon and beef
The NZ plant-based meat company has expanded the range beyond the flagship Chicken Free Chicken product.
Poll: Is it OK to call plant-based food items “meat”?
New Zealand pizza chain warned that its advertising of a "burger pizza" was likely to mislead consumers.
CSIRO and Jack Cowin venture into plant based meat with v2 Food
Former Masterfoods and PepsiCo research director, Nick Hazell, is leading the business.
Soulfresh launches ‘next gen’, ready-to-eat meat substitutes
Eaty goes a step beyond current market contenders with a ready-to-eat convenience range and a selection of BBQ Classics.
Chicken-free chicken comes to Coles
Sunfed Meats launches plant-based substitute to emulate the taste, feel and cooking process of chicken.
Nestlé may expand plant-based burger partnership with McDonald’s
Nestlé could bring its plant-based burgers to McDonald's restaurants beyond Germany.
Rising cost of meat feeding into plant-based food sales
Coles reports customers substituting veggie options a couple of times a week.
Nestlé to roll out plant-based burgers in Europe and US
FMCG giant makes its biggest move yet into the meat-free market.
The Californian vegan company making its mark Down Under
Founder of Califia Farms, Greg Steltenpohl, chats to Inside FMCG about bringing his brand to Australia.
Countdown predicts surge in demand for fermented food and drinks
The supermarket has seen the percentage of vegan shoppers double in the last year.
Blurred lines as plant-based burgers come to the meat section
The Beyond Burger “bleeds” when cooked and is best served medium-rare.
PepsiCo acquires plant-based snack business
Soft drinks giant positions itself "at the forefront of changing consumer preferences".
Patties Foods introduces plant-based quiches
Aussie food maker introduces new quiche flavours at Woolworths.