While we generally wait until the end of the month, we've taken out some of the plant-based product Veganuary launches in January for our special newsletter. There are many plant-based launches in the alternative meat, seafood and dairy aisles, so this is simply a selection from our regular round-up.
Omsom co-founder/CEO Vanessa Pham spoke about the company’s vision to break long-standing barriers in the ways ethnic food is perceived and sold, and how the brand became one of the most publicized startups in recent memory. We also feature an interview with Caroline Cotto, co-founder/COO of Renewal Mill, an upcycled food brand that markets ingredients and finished products.
Grocery shoppers will soon see a new label: upcycled food, an attempt to reduce food waste
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Renewal Mill makes brownie mix with okara flour, which is made from a byproduct of the tofu-making process.Renewal Mill
Most shoppers are used to seeing products marked as organic, non-GMO or fair trade in grocery aisles, but soon they’ll encounter a brand new label: upcycled certification.
For food, the seal a simple design of black text with a green leaf will mark items made with ingredients that otherwise would have gone to waste and have a positive impact on the environment.