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McDonald’s to test plant-based burger in Southwestern Ontario
McDonald’s announced today that it will be conducting a 12-week test of a new plant-based burger called the P.L.T, which stands for Plant. Lettuce. Tomato. McDonald’s has selected Southwestern Ontario as the exclusive market for its global test, which will…
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Not just a fad
At the Institute of Food Technology’s (IFT) annual conference in June, plant-based ingredients were definitely the stars of the show. Nearly every company exhibiting offered samples showcasing their latest flavour or ingredient used in a plant-based food or beverage product.…
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KFC introduces Beyond Meat chicken
Kentucky Fried Chicken is the first national U.S. quick-service restaurant to introduce a plant-based chicken, in partnership with Beyond Meat. Beyond Fried Chicken will make its debut Aug. 27 in a limited test. Atlantans will be the first to get…
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Subway partners with Beyond Meat
Subway announced a partnership with Beyond Meat to test exclusive plant-based protein options. Starting this September, Subway restaurants will test the Beyond Meatball Marinara sub in 685 participating restaurants in Canada and the U.S., only for a limited time. Now…
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Beyond Meat to offer plant-based meat in HelloFresh meal kits
Consumers are increasingly looking to diversify their protein source, whether it be for health, environment or ethical reasons. Canada’s Food Guide suggests that eating plant-based foods “can have a positive effect on health, including a lowered risk of cancer, heart…
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Tim Hortons introduces plant-based burgers to menu
After the successful launch of three new Beyond Meat Breakfast Sandwiches last month, Tim Hortons is expanding plant-based offerings to the lunch and dinner menu with two new Beyond Burgers. The 100 per cent plant-based burger patty was developed by…
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Lone Star Texas Grill introduces Beyond Meat fajitas
To keep up with Canadians demand for plant-based alternatives, Lone Star Texas Grill has expanded their menu with the new “Beyond Meat® Fajita.” The Beyond Meat Fajita provides guests with freshly baked tortillas, a sizzling skillet and unlimited toppings to…
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Don’t care about the new Food Guide? Some do, especially when it comes to plant-based dieting
By: Sylvain Charlebois According to a recent poll from Angus Reid Global in partnership with Dalhousie University, plant-based nutrition is alive and well in Canada. By April 2019, 38 per cent of Canadians had tried a plant-based food item in…
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Tim Hortons to add Beyond Meat® Breakfast Sandwiches to the Breakfast Anytime Menu
As Canadians’ tastes and culinary preferences evolve, Tim Hortons is looking to provide new options for guests with a new Beyond Meat breakfast sandwich test. Starting May 15, select stores will be testing three new breakfast options made with the…
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Beyond Meat’s plant-based burger now available at Canadian grocery stores
Beyond Meat announced today that for the first time, its plant-based Beyond Burger will be available in the meat case at Canadian retail outlets nationwide at Co-op Food Stores, Fresh Street Market, IGA, Loblaw, Longos, Metro, Save On Foods, Sobeys,…
