Science and Research

Plant-Based Food Named a Top Trend for 2016

For anyone living a vegan lifestyle, plant-based food is far more than a "trend" -- it's part of a fundamental philosophy.…

9 years ago

Meat Substitutes Market Expected to Reach $5.17 Billion by 2020

Who says meat has to involve animals? Not consumers, who are snapping up plant-based proteins at record rates. According to a…

9 years ago

San Francisco Start-Up Working on Vegan Gelatin

Little do most consumers know that marshmallows and gummy bears aren't the innocuous treats they appear to be. Like so many other…

9 years ago

Study: Eating Plants Leads to Lower Death Rate in Kidney Patients

Time and time again, research has shown that a plant-based diet can help with a wide variety of illnesses and conditions,…

9 years ago

Report: Vegetarian Menus See 66 Percent Growth Over Three Years

With the rise in education and awareness of the health benefits of a plant-strong diet, it's clear that consumer preferences…

9 years ago

Psychology Researcher Offers Tips for Positive, Effective Vegan Advocacy

The plant-based community is awash with opinions about how to approach vegan advocacy -- some think shock-and-awe is the answer,…

9 years ago

Report: U.S. Dairy Alternatives Market Worth $2.09 Billion and Growing

Take one look at the "dairy" aisle in your local Walmart, and it's clear that consumers are steering away from…

9 years ago

Analysis Finds Americans Want More Plants, Less Meat in Dietary Guidelines

The jury is in, and the people want their plants; so says a new data analysis of the public comments on…

9 years ago

New Study Shows Consumer Demand for Alternative Proteins Is Outpacing Supply

The people want their plants: such is the conclusion of a new study, done by research firm Datassential. The survey…

9 years ago

Nearly 500 Doctors Attend Plant-Based Nutrition Conference in DC

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death worldwide, and research has shown that a plant-based diet can go a long…

9 years ago