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How Spike Mendelsohn is changing up healthy eating in the fast-casual and snack spaces

By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 20, 2023

The TV celeb and former fine-dining chef is expanding his ventures PLNT Burger and Eat the Change while continuing his food policy activism.

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7 plant-based products you should try at the National Restaurant Association Show

 By Reyna Estrada on May 20, 2023

From plant-based eggs and steak to non-dairy ice cream, the Show floor is filled with plant-forward fare. Here's a look at some products you shouldn't skip.

Food

Shake Shack tasted lots of plant-based burgers before launching Veggie Shack

By Patricia Cobe on May 17, 2023

Executive chef John Karangis loves to cook vegetables, and after many iterations, he found a way to transform them into a burger made with real veggies.

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Co-founder of Whole Foods Market launches new Love.Life restaurant in Los Angeles

By Lisa Jennings on May 08, 2023

John Mackey and several former Whole Foods execs are building a restaurant brand around the notion that food is medicine. The plant-based restaurant is only one part of the brand, which will later include medical services and wellness programs.

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Shake Shack rolls out veggie burger that involves actual vegetables

By Lisa Jennings on May 02, 2023

The new Veggie Shack, made with mushrooms, sweet potato, carrots and grains, goes national this week. It's not vegan, but aims for consumers looking for less-processed meat alternatives.

Food

Here's what Chick-fil-A customers think of the chain's Cauliflower Sandwich

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 26, 2023

More than two-thirds of the chain’s diners who tried the vegetarian sandwich said they would buy it again.

Food

Stay true to your brand when adding plant-based menu items, say operators

By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 20, 2023

Three chain restaurant leaders share the secrets to their success with plant-based menu initiatives.

Food

Versatile ingredients help operators combat inflation without skimping on menu variety

Sponsored content from our partner Conagra Foodservice on Mar. 07, 2023

Creating more menu items with versatile ingredients can help with inflation costs, reduce labor and make back-of-house prep faster.

Food

At Planta, Steven Salm harnesses the culinary power of plants

By Patricia Cobe on Mar. 02, 2023

The founder and CEO of the 11-unit restaurant concept puts indulgence front and center.

Food

Are plant-based meats doomed? Depends on who you ask

By Patricia Cobe on Feb. 21, 2023

The market for meat alternatives has flattened or declined lately, but plant-forward menus are growing in new directions as operators and suppliers explore the potential of vegetables.

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