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Plant-Based Meat News Update: Latest Innovations and Expansions

The plant-based meat industry continues to make strides with new products, significant investments, and expanded distribution worldwide. Here’s a roundup of recent key developments across several standout brands courtesy of reporting by AltMeat.net:

New Products from Impossible, Before the Butcher, Daring Foods, and Vegetarian Butcher

Impossible Foods has launched three new offerings that are sure to appeal to a wide range of consumers. Among them are the Impossible Disney The Lion King Chicken Nuggets, reshaped versions of their best-selling nuggets, Impossible Meal Makers, featuring pre-seasoned flavors like Taco and Italian-Style, and Impossible Corn Dogs, wrapping Impossible Beef Hot Dogs in a soft, golden exterior. As CEO Peter McGuinness noted, these new products build on the brand’s ongoing collaboration with Disney and will roll out across grocery stores in the U.S. this October. Read More.

In the breakfast category, Before the Butcher has introduced a fully cooked plant-based sausage patty, targeting the convenience market for breakfast sandwiches. Meanwhile, Daring Foods has rolled out two frozen entrees — Buffalo mac & cheese and a burrito bowl — both featuring their popular plant-based chicken. The Vegetarian Butcher has also introduced a new pulled beef strip product, now featured in poke bowls as part of Dutch brand Mama’s Meals. Read More. 

jack & annie’s Secures $5 Million to Fuel Expansion

Jackfruit-based alt-meat pioneer jack & annie’s has closed a $5 million Series B extension, signaling strong investor confidence. CEO Annie Ryu described this as a pivotal moment for the brand, which is now positioned for significant growth in retail, foodservice, and the ingredients sector. With a growing presence in more than 5,000 stores and an ongoing partnership with Smashburger, jack & annie’s is proving jackfruit to be a versatile and sought-after plant-based meat alternative. Read More. 

Retail Expansions: Juicy Marbles, La Vie, and Shicken

Juicy Marbles continues its retail expansion with its plant-based steaks now available in 553 Sainsbury’s locations across the UK. The startup is known for introducing the world’s first plant-based whole cuts, which have gained a strong foothold in the UK market. Similarly, La Vie has expanded its plant-based smoked ham across Sainsbury’s stores with a special promotional price, while Shicken, based in Kent, UK, has launched its Tikka Kebab SKU at Costco locations in the northwestern U.S., signaling a significant step toward large scale, international retail expansion. Read More. 

These developments underscore the ongoing innovation and momentum in the global plant-based meat sector. Register now for Plant Based World Expo Europe, taking place at ExCel London on November 13-14, 2024, to witness and taste the innovations firsthand.


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