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35 FABI Award Recipients to Take Center Stage at the 2024 National Restaurant Association Show®

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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CHICAGO, March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show®, the epicenter of culinary innovation and a showcase of emerging trends in the foodservice industry, is thrilled to unveil the 35 recipients of the 2024 Food and Beverage (FABI) Awards®. Each year, the FABI Awards program celebrates groundbreaking products that not only shape the future of food and beverage but also set new standards for innovation and excellence in the industry. This year, 10 of the FABI Awardees have earned the prestigious title of FABI Favorites by the judges, underscoring their unmatched influence and visionary contributions to the industry. The National Restaurant Association Show will take place May 18-21, 2024, at McCormick Place in Chicago and brings together more restaurant and hospitality buyers and equipment manufacturers than any other industry event.

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  • Judges honor 10 exceptional products as FABI Favorites, celebrating their outstanding flavors, creativity, and ingenuity
    CHICAGO, March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show ®, the epicenter of culinary innovation and a showcase of emerging trends in the foodservice industry, is thrilled to unveil the 35 recipients of the 2024 Food and Beverage (FABI) Awards®.
  • This year, 10 of the FABI Awardees have earned the prestigious title of FABI Favorites by the judges, underscoring their unmatched influence and visionary contributions to the industry.
  • The National Restaurant Association Show will take place May 18-21, 2024, at McCormick Place in Chicago and brings together more restaurant and hospitality buyers and equipment manufacturers than any other industry event.
  • Tom Cindric, President of the National Restaurant Association Show, celebrated the FABI Award recipients, stating, "These 35 exceptional products, including the 10 FABI Favorites, have truly captured the essence of innovation at the Show, pushing the boundaries of culinary creativity and setting the stage for emerging trends in food and beverage.

The Culinary Edge Teams Up with McCain Foods USA on New Vegetable Appetizer Line

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
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SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Culinary Edge (TCE), America's leading food and beverage innovation consultancy, announced today its partnership with McCain Foods USA, a national supplier of frozen potato and snack food products, on the creation of a new vegetable appetizer line. In response to changing consumer preferences, particularly among health-conscious flexitarians, the two companies came together and introduced V'DGZ, a line of plant and vegetable shareables that bring a playful crispy take to menu favorites.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Culinary Edge (TCE), America's leading food and beverage innovation consultancy, announced today its partnership with McCain Foods USA, a national supplier of frozen potato and snack food products, on the creation of a new vegetable appetizer line.
  • These concepts underwent rigorous evaluation to ensure they would meet the demands of consumers, operators and manufacturing standards.
  • Our teams were able to leverage this demand for 'meat replacers' and create a variety of delicious vegetable-forward alternatives that diners and foodservice operators can enjoy," said Graham Humphreys, CEO, The Culinary Edge.
  • The Culinary Edge partners with the best and brightest food and beverage concepts from start to finish.

Yo Egg to Unveil Exclusive Plant-Based Quail-Sized Egg at the Vkind Experience

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Thursday, September 28, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Following the successful debut of its cooking show Peeled, held last year at the Director's Guild of America in Los Angeles, vegan platform Vkind is announcing a new product debut at its forthcoming multicultural event for the senses — the Vkind Experience (VKX), taking over the Magic Box November 11-12. The event will feature a new mini size egg from Southern California plant-based egg producer, Yo Egg.

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  • The event will feature a new mini size egg from Southern California plant-based egg producer, Yo Egg.
  • Star Simmons, founder of Vkind, expressed her enthusiasm for the latest Yo Egg creation.
  • "We are absolutely thrilled to feature Yo Egg's newest invention at the Vkind Experience.
  • Simmons concluded, "This exciting plant-based egg and the Vkind Experience represent a bridge between culinary art and sustainable choices.

Wicked Kitchen® Leads the Way in Plant-Based Industry Transformation with Acquisition of Current Foods

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023
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MINNEAPOLIS, May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Wicked Kitchen, a 100% plant-based, flavor-forward global food brand, announced today the acquisition of Current Foods, an alt-protein startup that provides plant-based seafood to food service and fine dining locations in the U.S. and Europe.

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  • "Current Foods is a perfect match for Wicked as a global-impact brand with the same mission and complementary products," Speranza said.
  • "With this deal and the Good Catch acquisition, we're uniquely positioned as consumers continually learn about the environmental impact realities on sea life."
  • "We're able to put the Current Foods brand in the best possible spot to thrive and as a versatile multi-category brand, Wicked Kitchen is the home to do that."
  • Bringing Current Foods' products into the Wicked Kitchen brand family aligns with Wicked Kitchen's ongoing goal to disrupt and innovate within the industry.

UNLIMEAT's Plant-based Korean BBQ Recognized in the Prestigious 2023 Food and Beverage (FABI) Awards

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Saturday, May 13, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, May 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- UNLIMEAT announced that its plant-based Korean BBQ is a featured recipient of the 2023 Food and Beverage (FABI) Awards and will be showcased at The National Restaurant Association Hotel-Motel Show® taking place May 20-23 at McCormick Place in Chicago, IL.

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  • LOS ANGELES, May 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- UNLIMEAT announced that its plant-based Korean BBQ is a featured recipient of the 2023 Food and Beverage (FABI) Awards and will be showcased at The National Restaurant Association Hotel-Motel Show® taking place May 20-23 at McCormick Place in Chicago, IL.
  • UNLIMEAT, a pioneering company in plant-based cuisine, has developed its groundbreaking products to address food waste and improve food sustainability by using upcycled ingredients.
  • Addressing unmet market needs, UNLIMEAT has created a versatile plant-based product fit for use in all kinds of global cuisine, from Korean BBQ to plant-based Cheesesteaks.
  • "This year is truly an exceptional year for noteworthy food and beverage products," said Tom Cindric, President of Winsight Exhibitions.

National Restaurant Association Show® Announces Record Number of FABI Awardees

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Wednesday, March 22, 2023
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CHICAGO, March 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show®, the foodservice industry's premier event, today announced the 42 recipients of the 2023 Food and Beverage (FABI) Awards®. Each year, the FABI Awards program celebrates industry-altering products that shape what's new and next for the future of food and beverage. New this year, eight of the FABI Awardees have been selected by the judges as FABI Favorites as the most groundbreaking and influential of the year. The National Restaurant Association Show brings together more restaurant and hospitality buyers and equipment manufacturers than any other industry event and will be held May 20-23, 2023, at McCormick Place in Chicago.

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  • New this year, judges award 8 FABI Favorites for stand-out flavors in taste, creativity and ingenuity
    CHICAGO, March 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show ®, the foodservice industry's premier event, today announced the 42 recipients of the 2023 Food and Beverage (FABI) Awards ®.
  • New this year, eight of the FABI Awardees have been selected by the judges as FABI Favorites as the most groundbreaking and influential of the year.
  • The National Restaurant Association Show brings together more restaurant and hospitality buyers and equipment manufacturers than any other industry event and will be held May 20-23, 2023, at McCormick Place in Chicago.
  • Attendees will have the opportunity to taste FABI Favorites and FABI Awardees at the new Connections space (located in The Culinary Experience) throughout the Show.

Next Gen Foods Gears Up For Continued Expansion with New Hire and TiNDLE Foodservice Products

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Wednesday, December 14, 2022
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Created with chefs, for chefs, TiNDLE is a truly versatile product that allows for endless dish possibilities across cuisines, menus and operations.

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  • Created with chefs, for chefs, TiNDLE is a truly versatile product that allows for endless dish possibilities across cuisines, menus and operations.
  • At launch, TiNDLE introduced its flagship product for restaurant applications a raw format of TiNDLE that could be molded and easily modifiable for any chef creation.
  • Operators looking to add TiNDLE tenders to their menu can order through DOT Foods or reach out to their local distributor.
  • Founded in 2020, Next Gen Foods is a food-tech startup developing and commercializing innovative and sustainable plant-based food products -- including its flagship product, TiNDLE.

Impossible Foods Launches in the United Kingdom

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Wednesday, May 18, 2022
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California-based Impossible Foods, the fastest-growing plant-based meat company in the U.S., is making its European debut in the United Kingdom this week with the launch of two of its latest products Impossible Chicken Nuggets Made From Plants and Impossible Sausage Patties Made From Plants.

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  • California-based Impossible Foods, the fastest-growing plant-based meat company in the U.S., is making its European debut in the United Kingdom this week with the launch of two of its latest products Impossible Chicken Nuggets Made From Plants and Impossible Sausage Patties Made From Plants.
  • Impossible Foods expansion to the UK marks the international debut of Impossible Chicken Nuggets outside of the U.S.
  • To learn more about Impossible Foods launch in the United Kingdom, and to find a participating restaurant near you, please visit www.impossiblefoods.com/gb-en .
  • In addition to the United Kingdom, Impossible Foods products are now available in the U.S., Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Singapore, Hong Kong and the United Arab Emirates.

Next Gen Foods Appoints Two New Board Members, Jenny Lee of GGV Capital and Mathys Boeren of Temasek's Asia Sustainable Foods Platform

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Tuesday, May 10, 2022
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SINGAPORE, May 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Next Gen Foods – the food tech company behind TiNDLE, the popular chicken made from plants – has appointed two new board members: Jenny Lee, Managing Partner at GGV Capital; and Mathys Boeren, CEO of the Asia Sustainable Foods Platform at Temasek Holdings.

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  • SINGAPORE, May 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Next Gen Foods the food tech company behind TiNDLE , the popular chicken made from plants has appointed two new board members: Jenny Lee, Managing Partner at GGV Capital; and Mathys Boeren, CEO of the Asia Sustainable Foods Platform at Temasek Holdings.
  • Jenny Lee joins the board following an extensive career that started in aerospace as a fighter jet engineer and has spanned to venture capital across the globe.
  • As Managing Partner at GGV Capital, Lee has been instrumental in guiding early-stage companies to their IPO listing, with 18unicorns under her belt.
  • Joining from previous rounds were Temasek's Asia Sustainable Food Platform, GGV Capital, K3 Ventures and Bits x Bites.

Next Gen Foods Launches TiNDLE in the United Kingdom

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Wednesday, April 20, 2022
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LONDON, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Beginning in April, Next Gen Foods is rolling out its flagship product, TiNDLE, in restaurants across the United Kingdom. TiNDLE will debut in over 50 sites, partnering with 11 of London's most iconic eateries and restaurant groups: Aqua Shard, BrewDog, City Spice, Get Plucked, Let's Do Maki, Neyba, Other Side Fried, Paternoster Chop House, Refuel Your Soul, sketch London, Unity Diner, plus additional cities throughout the UK later this month.

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  • Let's Do Maki: A Japanese eatery making made-to-order sushi burritos and bowls will be creating three menu items as of 29th April, including a TiNDLE Katsu Bowl, TiNDLE Katsu Burrito and TiNDLE Sushi Bowl.
  • Made with only nine simple ingredients, TiNDLE is the first product by Next Gen Foods, a Singapore-founded food tech company that is developing and commercialising innovative and sustainable foods.
  • Founded in 2020, Next Gen Foods is a food-tech startup developing and commercialising innovative and sustainable plant-based food products including its flagship product, TiNDLE.
  • Next Gen Foods is backed by a team with proven experience in plant-based food technology, global brand development, and global distribution scaleup.