Vegetarian

‘Vegetarian diets often have lower intakes of nutrients linked with bone and muscle health’: Vegetarianism associated with 33% higher risk of hip fracture

16-Aug-2022 By Katy Askew

Fresh research suggests that vegetarian women face a higher risk of hip fractures. While lead author James Webster stresses that not all vegetarian diets are of equal nutritional quality, he notes some commonalities that could contribute to this increased...

PE firm acquires majority stake in Dr. Praeger’s: 'We have some of the most loyal customers in the industry'

21-Jan-2021 By Elaine Watson

Private equity firm Vestar Capital Partners has made a majority growth investment into Dr. Praeger's Sensible Foods, which makes a range of frozen and refrigerated vegan and vegetarian burgers, sausages and nuggets, appetizers, and snacks.

What's the difference between plant-based and vegan? Foodchain ID unveils new certification schemes

07-Dec-2020 By Elaine Watson

While the terms 'plant-based' and 'vegan' might appear to be interchangeable (they both exclude animal products), consumers do not view them in quite the same way, claims Foodchain ID, which has just launched separate 'vegan,'...

Nearly 1 in 4 Americans cut back on meat ‘but it doesn’t mean vegetarianism is on the rise’

28-Jan-2020 By Jenny Eagle

Nearly one in four Americans (23%) allegedly ate less meat in the past year than before, while the vast majority (72%) say they are eating the same amount of meat, according to Gallup market research.

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Soy tacos, pea burgers and jackfruit burritos: How Mexican demand for vegetarian is evolving

10-Oct-2019 By Niamh Michail

Mexican food is traditionally very meat-based but this means there are many dishes where plant-based proteins can be added. We spoke to market analysts and ingredient suppliers to find out more about the market potential.

‘Giving consumers the power of choice’: Marfrig and ADM partner for plant-based burger

06-Aug-2019 By Niamh Michail

Brazilian meat giant Marfrig and US ingredient supplier ADM are partnering to bring plant-based products to Brazil, starting with a vegetarian burger.

Introducing Futuro: Brazilian start-up launches 'tech-based' vegan burger

12-Apr-2019 By Niamh Michail

Brazilian start-up Fazenda Futuro has launched a plant-based meat alternative, the Futuro Burger, developed using artificial intelligence (AI).

The downside of exclusion diets: Survey shows consumers perceive dieting as a strain on their wallet and social life

12-Mar-2019 By Mary Ellen Shoup

Over half (61%) of Americans following an exclusion diet (e.g. vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, keto) believe that following a restrictive diet means having to pay more for food and nearly half (47%) say that it takes a toll on their social life, according...

ICVN 2018: ‘Societies must work together to change the perception that red meat – particularly beef - is the mainstay of an affluent and healthy diet’

07-Mar-2018 By Elaine Watson

If the evidence that predominantly plant-based diets are better for human health is growing, the evidence that they are better for the planet is compelling, delegates at the 7th International Congress on Vegetarian Nutrition (ICVN) were told.