Hershey's plant-based chocolate could be coming soon. The candy giant announced its plans to launch vegan options in the near future.

More than nine in ten Americans “are willing” to eat more fruits and vegetables, and more than half are open to giving up some red meat and chowing down on more plant-based meat alternatives, according to a new survey of more than a thousand adults in the US by Yale and the nonprofit Earth Day Network.

McDonald’s Corp. has quietly begun selling the McPlant burger in Denmark and Sweden, giving the fast-food giant insight into customer interest before more locations roll out the meat alternative.

By the end of 2021, global plant-based sausage revenues are projected to top $1 billion according to a new report by market research firm Future Market Insights (FMI). The report estimates that the plant-based sausage market will grow at a compound annual growth rate of 26.8 percent through 2028.

Cultured meat, produced in bioreactors without the slaughter of an animal, has been approved for sale by a regulatory authority for the first time. The development has been hailed as a landmark moment across the meat industry.

Beyond Meat’s line-up of meat substitutes will soon include two new versions of its Beyond Burger. The new burgers are meant to offer consumers more choice and will launch nationwide early next year.

More and more people are cutting dairy out of their diets because of its inflammatory properties, and it’s off-limits for vegans too.

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Taco Bell is slashing potatoes from the menu, to the horror of some vegetarian and vegan customers. On Friday, the fast-food chain announced that in mid-August it would cut potato options, including the Spicy Potato Soft Taco, Cheesy Fiesta Potatoes, and Cheesy Potato Loaded Grillers, from the menu.

An Israel-based startup is shaking up the plant-based protein industry. Redefine Meat has unveiled a new plant-based alternative to steak- the Alt-Steak. The company utilizes 3D printing technology to mimic the texture, flavor, and appearance of beef steak.

KFC will sell Beyond Fried Chicken at over 50 restaurants in Southern California, the chain announced on Thursday in a press release emailed to Business Insider. The plant-based chicken will be sold in greater Los Angeles and San Diego, as well as Orange County, starting July 20. It will be available in six-piece or 12-piece packs or as part of a combo meal, while supplies last.

Replacing meat and dairy with vegan alternatives can cut your risk of heart disease down by one third, a new study has found. It’s good news for vegans, as researchers have found that even those who occasionally dabble with a plant-based diet will see the benefits of it. By subbing out red meat and replacing it with nuts and seeds each day, people are 30% less likely to die of a coronary heart disease.

JBS — the world’s biggest meat manufacturer — has launched a new selection of plant-based meat alternatives. The new vegan food range is called OZO and will be released by Planterra Foods, a subsidiary of JBS. The selection will include plant-based ground beef, burgers and meatballs.

The Good Food Institute (GFI), a nonprofit trying to promote the evolution of alternative protein, announced today that it had awarded $4 million to 21 research projects to advance the study of plant-based and cultured meat. The money came from GFI’s donor-supported Competitive Research Grant Program, which thus far has donated over $7 million since it was founded last year.

Seaweed-wrapped deep-fried tofu, served in newspaper. Marinated aubergine slices pressed over rice. Chunks of legume protein coated in oil and herbs. These products are intended to mimic various fish dishes – fish and chips, unagi, canned tuna – and they’re all available now.

Turning vegan helped me eliminate all those problems in my life,” and recently notes, I'm in the best shape ever. Eating plant-based and exercising proves that Tyson feels better now compared to when he was in his prime years of boxing, it's truly incredible.

Dairy-based butter has long been a staple of the American diet – but appetites are rapidly changing.

Burger King has been banned from showing adverts suggesting its Rebel Whopper, which is cooked alongside meat and contains egg, is vegan-friendly. The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) said the chain's claim that the burger is "100% Whopper, no beef" could be understood to mean it did not contain animal products. Burger King said it had been "clear and transparent" in its marketing. The Vegan Society said it was a "missed opportunity".

A new study finds a 3000% spike since 2004 in the number of people going vegan. 9.7 million Americans are now plant-based. vegan News | Vegnum

According to the results of two preliminary studies, eating more protein from plant sources or dairy while reducing how much red meat you consume could help you live longer.