All Vegetarian articles – Page 9
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Category ReportIs there still an appetite for plant-based meat?
Despite some high-profile exits from alt meat, a wealth of big brands remain ambitious – and smaller players are also aiming to make a mark
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NewsPlant-based seafood alternative brand Happiee makes UK debut
The range includes Breaded Calamariee Rings, Breaded Shrimpiee, Shrimpiee and Squidiee Rings
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NewsDairy giant FrieslandCampina makes UK alt meat debut
The Tender’lish brand – including Chik’n Cheese Escalope, Cripsy Chik’n Fillet Burger, Crunchy Chik’n Tenders and Cripsy Chik’n Fillets – will arrive in UK grocery from early October
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NewsQuorn expands frozen range with escalopes and sausage rolls
Both new launches will also be the first meat-free products to include NaviLens technology to make the range more accessible
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Comment & OpinionBeyond Meat’s plunging results are not the final blow for plant-based
Beyond Meat revealed plunging second-quarter sales of almost a third, driven by shoppers’ diminishing appetite for the plant-based meat
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Range PreviewChristmas goes Mediterranean with Tesco’s vegan festive range 2023
The Christmas dinner plate is no longer a thing of fear for vegans with Tesco’s festive range of over 100 Plant Chef and Free From products
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NewsMeatless Farm back on sale in Asda following VFC takeover
The plant-based brand’s core products, including mince, chicken breasts and quarter pounder burgers, have returned to Asda stores this week
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NewsViolife launches first plant-based cheddar alternative
Cheddarton is designed to have a “crumbly and creamy texture” to be sliced, melted, crumbled or grated
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NewsFinnebrogue invests £2.8m to upgrade plant-based food factory
The investment in its vegan food production site in County Down, which opened in 2020, means the roof now has 2,846 solar panels
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NewsVFC launches first chilled chicken alternative range
The two-strong range will include a chilled variation of its VFC Original Crispy Chick*n Fillets as well as new Piri Piri Chick*n Wings
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NewsBiff’s launches jackfruit burgers and wings into frozen aisles
The “Jackfruit 2.0” Burger Cutlets and Wings have launched into frozen aisles in Sainsbury’s today
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Category ReportThe new business lunch: lunchbox category report 2023
As the cost of living crisis forces office workers to downtrade from the likes of Pret, an opportunity has arisen for premium grocery
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Comment & OpinionNutritious, less processed options can reinvigorate the meat-free market
Brands that offer genuinely natural, nutritious meat-free options have the advantage, says Elin Roberts, co-founder and CMO at Better Nature Tempeh
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NewsAllplants slashes valuation in pursuit of profitability
DTC plant-based player Allplants has slashed its valuation as part of a £10m fundraising from its existing backers amid increasing pressure on the vegan category
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NewsBrakes launches new campaign to capitalise on ‘plant forward’ trend
Plant forward cooking places a greater focus on plant-based foods, without strictly limiting the consumption of animal products
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Comment & OpinionMeat-free isn’t in freefall: why shoppers still want plant-based swaps
The fundamental shopper needs that have driven plant-based over the past decade haven’t changed, says Georgina Bradford, nutrition marketing director at Unilever UK&I
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Analysis & FeaturesThe death of vegan brands and saviour of plant-based diets
Own-label success shows rumours of meat-free category’s death are greatly exaggerated
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NewsViolife launches garlic & herbs plant-based spread
The vegan spread is made of coconut oil and has been reformulated to be creamier
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NewsRichmond meat-free lineup hit by shrinkflation
The prices of sausage and bacon alternatives have increased by up to 25% per gram after the brand reduced pack sizes
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NewsCathedral City launches plant-based soft cheese
The biggest selling cheese brand has launched a Spring Onion and Cracked Black Pepper alternative to soft cheese