US firm cuts revenue forecast as consumers opt for cheaper animal protein amid cost of living crisis

Shares of meat alternatives soared when Beyond Meat, the California-based producer that's come to epitomize the sector, went public four years ago. But a fall in stock prices suggests that venture capital's appetite for such investments may have gotten ahead of market realities.

Summertime in New York City is about to get more vegan-friendly. Street fairs and local markets usually only offer a few plant-based options, something that may come as a shock to visitors to the world’s third most vegan-friendly city. But that is changing, with the opening of New York City’s first-ever Vegan Night Market.

When Renee King-Sonnen’s husband Tommy asked her to take care of a two-month old baby calf named Rowdy Girl, he’d hoped the process would make her want to be a “good” cattle rancher’s wife. Instead, it led the couple down a path of vegan activism, turning the farm that had been in his family for generations into an animal rescue sanctuary.

Whether oysters are sentient animals who feel pain is often subject to debate. At first glance, the answer to whether or not they are vegan would seem to be a simple “no.” However, a number of people in the plant-based community believe that they’re acceptable to eat.

Plant-based milk drinkers are speaking out about the campaigns, suggesting star power may not be enough to change Gen Z's mind about cow's milk.

The dairy-free and vegan chocolate market is expected to see enormous growth in the next nine years, outpacing conventional dairy alternatives. New data suggests that the plant-based chocolate sector, currently valued at $1 billion, will reach $4 billion by 2032. This equates to a 15.5 percent annual growth rate. Comparatively, the overall chocolate market, valued at $262.5 billion in 2022, is likely to grow at just 3.7 percent, annually.

Sales of plant-based foods across 13 European countries have grown by 22% since 2020 with the category reaching a record €5.7 billion, according to a new report. International nonprofit the Good Food Institute Europe (GFI Europe) analysed NielsenIQ data, finding sales of plant-based meat grew to €2 billion in 2022 – accounting for 6% of the overall pre-packaged meat market – while other categories, including plant-based seafood and cheese, saw double-digit growth.

On January 4, global fast-food chain McDonald’s will roll out a new Double McPlant in all restaurants in the United Kingdom and Ireland. The move comes after a successful launch of its original plant-based burger, the McPlant, last year.

Located in a German region famed for its frugality, Tübingen is known for its fiercely green reputation, where veganism and environmental friendliness are the default setting.

Is honey vegan? It tends to be a sticky subject. Here’s what you need to know about why bees make honey and whether or not it’s ethical to eat.

Is it safe to feed a dog a plant-based diet? A new study indicates vegan pet food has health benefits, like gut, skin, and behavioral improvements.

When it comes to recreating the taste, texture and look of real meat, whole cuts have been called the “holy grail” of plant-based products. But producing them is not easy. “Whole-muscle products are challenging to mimic because of their fibrous textures and integrated pockets of fat,” explains Karen Formanski, of the Good Food Institute.

Mycoprotein, also known as mushroom meat, is a market that is expected to boom in the coming decade.

Starbucks has offered a variety of vegan food options everywhere but the United States . That just changed.

Stella McCartney has opened up about her decision to stop using silk in her collection, saying a move towards animal-free fashion is “critical.” The designer, who is well-known for using mostly plant-based materials, spoke to Plant Based News (PBN) co-founder Robbie Lockie about the importance of vegan fashion at her recent Paris Fashion Week show.

The former head of culinary innovation at Burger King, Chef Mike Salem, put the Impossible Whopper on the menu. Now, he is working with Kevin Hart to turn his Hart House vegan concept into the future of fast food with a “plant-based for the people” ethos.

Project Pollo is rapidly changing the fast-food landscape, and now, former McDonald’s CEO Steve Easterbook is joining the chain as an investor and advisor.

After several years in development, Taco Bell and Beyond Meat are finally launching Beyond Carne Asada Steak, a succulent vegan meat which the chain will test at price parity to animal-derived steak.

It comes in countless forms and flavors and it has been with humankind since our ancestors started farming. Cheese is a source of protein, calcium and vitamins. Yet the production of dairy products involves significant amounts of greenhouse gas emissions and massive amounts of water. On that front, yellow peas have the potential to become our new favorite cheesy snack.