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Portillo’s is adding a meat-free hot dog to its menu

 By Heather Lalley on May 16, 2022

Starting Tuesday, the Field Roast Signature Stadium Dog will be available at all 71 locations of the Chicago-based chain. It’s the first plant-based protein at Portillo’s in its nearly 60-year history.

Emerging Brands

Slutty Vegan gets $25M investment from group that includes Danny Meyer’s Enlightened Hospitality Investments

 By Heather Lalley on May 09, 2022

The plant-based burger concept will use the money to beef up its C-suite and fuel its expansion, CEO and founder Pinky Cole said.

Food

Inside a food hall that cultivates plant-based eating

By Patricia Cobe on May 05, 2022

Rhode Island's Plant City is dedicated to veg-focused food and drink at four chef-inspired eateries, a marketplace, bakery and bar.

Technology

Tech roundup: Virtual brands look to fill plant-based niche

By Joe Guszkowski on Apr. 18, 2022

They're moving quickly to grab space in the growing segment. Also, Toast now has a POS for fast-food places and PopChew launches a virtual brand tied to Snapchat.

Consumer Trends

Sales of plant-based meats and milk continue to grow

By Patricia Cobe on Mar. 24, 2022

New data shows that rising meat prices and supply chain snarls are pushing consumers toward plant-based products.

Food

McDonald’s McPlant is apparently not selling as well as expected

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 23, 2022

An analyst with BTIG suggested the Beyond Meat plant-based burger isn’t meeting expectations, but it is selling particularly poorly in rural areas.

Food

National Restaurant Association Show announces 2022 FABI award winners

By Patricia Cobe on Mar. 17, 2022

The annual food and beverage awards recognized 24 products for their uniqueness, taste, creativity and sales potential.

Food

Plant-forward, burgers, sweets and sips all get play on menus

By Patricia Cobe on Mar. 08, 2022

Wow Bao, Rapid Fired Pizza, Corner Bakery and Dog Haus turn to plants; March events inspire Bennigan’s and Toasted Yolk; burgers rock at Hard Rock and Wayback; and Applebee’s goes sweet.

Food

February is a short month long on menu specials

By Patricia Cobe on Feb. 15, 2022

Taste Tracker: Cracker Barrel’s wines; McAlisters spotlights steak; chicken stars at Pei Wei, Checkers and Ledo Pizza; Genghis Grill does Mardi Gras; Smokey Bones candy coats cocktails.

Food

Health continues to power menus into February

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 31, 2022

Taste Tracker: Panda Express swaps meat for plants in two classics; healthy sipping at Bluestone and Nekter; calories count at Fazoli’s; and fruits and vegetables fill up bowls.

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