Dunkin’ Will Offer Over 40 Different Flavors of Vegan Donuts

Good News Notes: “Dunkin’ is proving to be a company that keeps its word after promising last year in May to develop a vegan donut. The doughnut chain plans to roll out an extensive new range showcasing more than 40 vegan donuts at its Belgium branch. The vegan sweets initially launched for online orders only but…

Plant-Based Burger Chain Set to Launch in Wayzata

Good News Notes: “While the fast-food giants race to add a token plant-based burger to their menus, restaurant entrepreneur Steele Smiley is poised to take the healthy eating movement a step further with an entirely plant-based fast casual burger joint opening next month in Wayzata. Don’t worry, the fries won’t taste healthy, Smiley promises. Stalk & Spade…

Eric Adams Wants Brooklynites to Try This Meat Reduction Challenge

Good News Notes: “Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams is throwing his weight behind a 21-day challenge to eat less meat. And he’s doing it by pointing out both his own transformational health journey, and how eating healthy can boost resistance to COVID-19. ‘When many people make small individual changes, it has the potential to transform…

Meatless Farm Announces Expanded Distribution

Good News Notes:  “Meatless Farm, the mission-driven, sustainable plant-based food company, announces its expansion into several US retail and ecommerce channels, as well as its intention to raise up to $75 million in 2021. According to Plant Based Foods Association (PBFA) and market research company SPINS, there has been a 90 percent increase in plant-based…

San Francisco Seeks to End Meat and Dairy in Hospitals and Jails

Good News Notes: “As the world turns its attention to the risk of eating meat, the city of San Francisco plans to reduce the consumption of animal products in city jails and public hospitals. The City Board of Supervisors passed this vote last week stating: ‘Jails must reduce purchases of animal products by 50 percent…

Chef Spike Mendelsohn’s Plant-Based, Planet-Friendly Restaurant Expands to Fourth Location

Good News Notes: “Co-founded by celebrity chef Spike Mendelsohn, PLNT Burger has officially announced the launch of its fourth location, which is located in Wynnewood, Pa., and will provide plant-based, planet-friendly, and affordable food options to hungry consumers in the region. ‘We’re thrilled to bring PLNT Burger to Wynnewood,’ said Mendelsohn. ‘As we continue to expand locations…

Taco Bell says it will add plant-based meat

Good News Notes: “Long before the Impossible Whopper at Burger King and  Beyond Meat chicken at KFC, Taco Bell filled a fast-food gap for vegetarians and vegans with its easy ability to swap beans for beef and its “fresco” style modification, which subs pico de gallo for dairy toppings such as sour cream and cheese. The…