Plant platter – Growing demand and acceptance
There is a growing demand and acceptance for plant-based food products in India. Even though the size is small — new launches in this category were only 0.7% of the total launches in November 2019, which, however, grew to 2.1% in October 2022— experts expect this number to further increase in the coming years. “Our […]
‘I’d rather eat a real burger’:Why plant-based meat’s sizzle fizzled in the US
McDonald’s has shelved its meat-free burger trial and stock in one of the major manufacturers has dipped nearly 70% At the start of the year, McDonald’s launched a plant-based burger “sizzled on a flat-iron grill, then topped with slivered onions, tangy pickles, crisp shredded lettuce, Roma tomato slices, ketchup, mustard, mayo and a slice of […]
Meat and dairy alternatives are growing more sophisticated
Being a vegan at the summer barbeque has never been easier. Plant-based alternatives to meats and cheeses have gotten more sophisticated and plentiful, drawing in the flexitarian crowd, which wants to reduce its meat consumption but certainly has little interest in compromising the taste and texture of their favorite burger or hot dog. For vegans […]
Women who don’t eat enough meat or dairy put their health at risk
Last year, the total number of vegans worldwide was thought to be around 79 million. A not insignificant portion of the population, you’ll agree, but some could be rethinking the plant-based lifestyle, after a scientist claimed this week that women who don’t eat enough meat or dairy put their health at risk. Expanding on his […]
Hyderabad to witness first-ever Vegan Market in India
The first-ever Vegan Market will be hosted in the city at Phoenix Area, Hi-Tech City in Madhapur on Sunday, December 5, 2021. It will be open from 10 am to 10 pm on Sunday. It is the first of its kind plant-based market to be organised jointly by Alt Mart & Enya. The vegan market […]