For anyone living a vegan lifestyle, plant-based food is far more than a “trend” — it’s part of a fundamental philosophy. In mainstream culture, however, animal products still dominate. The good news is, consumers are...
Who says meat has to involve animals? Not consumers, who are snapping up plant-based proteins at record rates. According to a new report, the market for meat alternatives will be up to $5.17 Billion by...
Little do most consumers know that marshmallows and gummy bears aren’t the innocuous treats they appear to be. Like so many other common products, the traditional versions contain gelatin, a macabre ingredient derived from skin, tendons, ligaments, and/or bones...
Time and time again, research has shown that a plant-based diet can help with a wide variety of illnesses and conditions, from obesity to diabetes. Now, a new study has added yet another ailment to...
With the rise in education and awareness of the health benefits of a plant-strong diet, it’s clear that consumer preferences are changing. And nowhere is this more clear than on restaurant menus, where vegetarian...
The plant-based community is awash with opinions about how to approach vegan advocacy — some think shock-and-awe is the answer, while others prefer a lead-by-example attitude. Too often, however, dedicated activists (all of whom...
Take one look at the “dairy” aisle in your local Walmart, and it’s clear that consumers are steering away from cow’s milk. It begs the question: with the myriad of milk alternatives, does anyone even...
The jury is in, and the people want their plants; so says a new data analysis of the public comments on the U.S. Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee’s February report. The DGAC (which advises the U.S. Departments of...
The people want their plants: such is the conclusion of a new study, done by research firm Datassential. The survey shows that consumers are looking to reduce animal protein consumption, and aren’t necessarily finding...
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death worldwide, and research has shown that a plant-based diet can go a long way towards ending this expensive, deadly epidemic. The good news is, The Physician’s Committee for...
