Caitlin Mucerino
Consumers Are Buying Plant-Based Meat and Immunity Boosters During Pandemic
As coronavirus remains a top stressor for 36 percent of Americans, COVID-concerned consumers are buying turmeric tea, plant-based meats, and vitamin D supplements to boost immunity and stay healthy, a new survey revealed. Shoppers are reaching for "real" food ingredients and are seeking pl…
Drink More Water When It’s Cold Out, to Boost Immunity, Fight Infection
We always think about hydration in the summer, but actually, for our health, it's even more important to drink enough water during the winter season. Shockingly, 75% of people are dehydrated during the cold weather months and most of us don't know it, experts say...
Super Bowl Watchers Eat Up to 8,083 Calories: Here Are Healthier Alternatives
Super Bowl Sunday often means wings galore, cheese on everything, and enjoying so many beers that you lose count. It can be hard to not aimlessly pick at platters while immersed in a good football game, and new research from Pickswise revealed the average American consumes up to 8,083 calories watch…
McDonald’s Meat-Free McPlant Burger Has Finally Made its Menu Debut
McDonald's meat-free burger, the McPlant is finally here: The fast-food chain quietly added its plant-based patty to the menu at select locations throughout Sweden and Denmark this January. The spicy plant-based patty is made from pea and rice protein and is served on a bun along with…
Beyond Meat Partners With PepsiCO to Launch Plant-Based Snacks and Drinks
The plant-based food market is anticipated to be worth over 74 million by 2027, and because of this projected growth, many companies are jumping into the plant-based world to get a slice of the (dairy-free) pie. As consumers switch to this diet for their health, the environm…
Ben & Jerry’s Launches Lactose-Free Doggie Desserts in Two Flavors
I think we can all agree that our dogs deserve a special treat for dealing with being our constant companions over these past few months of the pandemic. Now, thanks to Ben & Jerry’s, you can now show your dog the appreciation they deserve with the ul…
Survey: 54% of Millennials Are Eating More Plant-Based, as “Flexitarians”
It seems Gen-Z isn't the only age group gravitating towards a more plant-based diet: A recent survey revealed more than half of Millennials are eating more plant-based, and they describe themselves as flexitarians.
The survey, commissioned by Sprouts Farmers Market and conducted by One Poll, surveyed…
The survey, commissioned by Sprouts Farmers Market and conducted by One Poll, surveyed…
L’Oreal Bans Badger, Goat and All Other Animal Hair From Makeup Brushes
Consumers are not only reaching for vegan options in the grocery store but in beauty stores as well. Cosmetic companies are adapting to consumers' needs for vegan and cruelty-free products, with L'Oreal taking a huge step by banning badger, goat, and all other animal hair in…
Taco Bell Replaces Potatoes With Plant-Based Meat Made from Oats
Customers were less than thrilled after Taco Bell announced this summer that the fast-food chain would be cutting potatoes from the menu, particularly those who don't eat meat, as the fried potatoes were an easy way to swap beef out of dishes to make them vegan or vegetarian...
Starbucks Joins Meatless Monday Campaign, But There’s a Catch
Starbucks is joining the Meatless Monday campaign by offering two dollars off meatless menu items, but there's a catch: The discount only applies to vegetarian items and cannot be altered to be vegan.
For every Monday during the weeks of January 4th to January 25th, Starbucks will offer $2 off vegeta…
For every Monday during the weeks of January 4th to January 25th, Starbucks will offer $2 off vegeta…