The Easter holiday is just around the corner, and with it comes a plethora of delicious vegan food options to enjoy. In this article, we’ll be highlighting some of the exciting developments in the vegan food scene, from plant-based meals on airplanes to new vegan taco chains.
New Plant-Based Options in the Skies
Aeromexico, the Mexican airline, has partnered with Chilean food tech brand NotCo to launch new vegan in-flight meals. The menu item, called NotBurger with NotCheese, is available for Premium and Premium One passengers on select flights until May 31. This is not the only exciting development in the skies; Just Egg, a popular plant-based egg brand, is expanding to the UK and Europe after a long wait.
Franchising and Expansion
Tacotarian, a popular vegan taqueria with six locations in Las Vegas and San Diego, has announced that it’s set to launch a franchise program across the US. This will enable the brand to share its mission of “saving the world one taco at a time” on a larger scale. Another brand, Revo Foods, has also launched a new mycoprotein product called The Prime Cut, which it claims is for the “plant-based 3.0 generation.” The product is not trying to mimic meat but is instead designed to be a functional food that is packed with umami and optimized for nutrition.
Vegan Seafood Takes Center Stage
Swiss vegan seafood brand Catchfree has raised $1.4 million in funding to launch its products in stores and restaurants across Switzerland and to develop new innovative products. The brand is excited to bring its vegan seafood options to more plates and create food experiences that are good for the environment.
Cold Brew Coffee and Plant-Based Milk
Pop & Bottle, a clean ingredient coffee brand, has launched a new vegan oat milk cold brew latte with double the caffeine. The drink is made with several natural ingredients, including green coffee extract, dates, Himalayan pink salt, and rosemary extract. The brand is committed to providing wholesome indulgence without compromise.
Vegan Innovations
The Better Meat Co., a California food tech brand, has scored a new patent for a potato-based mycoprotein. The brand is developing technology that uses byproducts from the potato industry in the fermentation process, which will help to solve some of the world’s most pressing food security challenges.
New Vegan Taco Chain
Tacotarian is expanding its reach by launching a franchise program across the US. The brand is committed to sharing its mission of “saving the world one taco at a time” on a larger scale.
Awards and Recognition
UK bakery chain Gail’s has dropped its soy milk surcharge, making it more accessible to customers. The brand is committed to providing delicious and affordable vegan options.
Key Takeaways
• New plant-based options are being introduced in the skies, including vegan in-flight meals on Aeromexico and Just Egg’s expansion to the UK and Europe. • Franchising and expansion are on the rise, with brands like Tacotarian and Revo Foods launching new programs and products. • Vegan seafood is becoming increasingly popular, with Catchfree raising $1.4 million in funding to launch its products. • Plant-based coffee and milk are gaining traction, with brands like Pop & Bottle launching new products. • Innovations in the vegan food industry are leading to the development of new products and technologies. • UK bakery chain Gail’s is making it more accessible to customers by dropping its soy milk surcharge.
As we head into Easter, it’s exciting to see the progress being made in the vegan food scene. From new plant-based options in the skies to franchising and expansion, it’s clear that the industry is on the rise.
