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Konscious Foods™ Debuts World’s First Frozen Plant-Based Sushi Rolls, Onigiri, and Poke Bowls

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Monday, March 6, 2023

Created by plant-based industry leader and visionary chef, Yves Potvin (founder of Gardein™ and Yves Veggie Cuisine), Konscious Foods™ will unveil an impressive lineup of plant-based sushi rolls , onigiri, and poke bowls at the show.

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  • Created by plant-based industry leader and visionary chef, Yves Potvin (founder of Gardein™ and Yves Veggie Cuisine), Konscious Foods™ will unveil an impressive lineup of plant-based sushi rolls , onigiri, and poke bowls at the show.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230306005156/en/
    Konscious Foods™ Plant-Based Sushi Rolls, Onigiri, and Poke Bowls.
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    As one of the most highly-anticipated new brands at Expo West, Konscious Foods™ is already receiving industry-wide recognition.
  • All Konscious Foods™ products go from frozen to delicious in minutes via microwave, hot water, or simply thawing at room temperature with a taste and texture that’s incredible.

Elysabeth Alfano, Plant-based Business Expert and CEO of VegTech™ Invest, to Speak at COP27 on Investing for a Sustainable Food Supply System

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Monday, November 7, 2022

"We won't sufficiently impact Climate Change in the time needed if we don't address the methane and deforestation from animal agriculture," states Elysabeth Alfano.

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  • "We won't sufficiently impact Climate Change in the time needed if we don't address the methane and deforestation from animal agriculture," states Elysabeth Alfano.
  • 2022 is the first of the 27 United Nations Climate Change COP summits to address the role of our food supply system in Climate Change and Food Insecurity.
  • Elysabeth will speak on the role of finance in creating an efficient, cruelty-free, and sustainable food supply system.
  • She is a plant-based industry expert and speaks internationally on the intersection of investing, sustainability, and our global food supply system, including recently at the U.N.

The Institute of Food Technologists and Seeding The Future Foundation Announce Seed Grant Winners, Finalists for Growth Grants and Grand Prizes for Seeding The Future Global Food System Challenge

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Monday, October 31, 2022

The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) and Seeding The Future Foundation today announced the Seed Grant winners and finalists for Growth Grants and Grand Prizes of the Seeding The Future Global Food System Challenge.

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  • The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) and Seeding The Future Foundation today announced the Seed Grant winners and finalists for Growth Grants and Grand Prizes of the Seeding The Future Global Food System Challenge.
  • Out of over 600 application submissions from 75 countries, eight organizations were selected to receive Seed Grants and 11 finalists were identified for Growth Grants and Seeding The Future Grand Prizes.
  • Thank you to everyone whos participated, and congratulations to our Seed Grant winners and Growth Grant and Seeding The Future Grand Prize finalists.
  • Winners of the Growth Grants and Seeding The Future Grand Prizes awards will be announced in December.

European Commission Approves JUST Egg's Key Ingredient as Plant-Based Brand Plans Fourth Quarter Launch

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Tuesday, April 5, 2022

The landmark approval for mung bean protein paves the way for the launch of JUST Egg in Europe in the fourth quarter of this year.

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  • The landmark approval for mung bean protein paves the way for the launch of JUST Egg in Europe in the fourth quarter of this year.
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    This decision means Americas fastest-growing egg brand can enter the market in countries belonging to the European Union and the European Free Trade Association.
  • Forward-thinking consumers in Europe have been asking for JUST Egg since the day it launched in the U.S.
  • The Commissions action is based upon the European Food Safety Authoritys (EFSA) earlier determination that mung bean protein is safe under novel food requirements.

JUST Egg's Key Ingredient Receives European Safety Approval, Paves Way for Launch

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Wednesday, October 20, 2021

This paves the way for the initial launch of JUST Egg to occur in Europe in mid-2022 after the European Commission concludes its review.

Key Points: 
  • This paves the way for the initial launch of JUST Egg to occur in Europe in mid-2022 after the European Commission concludes its review.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20211020005499/en/
    Eat Just found a plant that scrambles like an egg.
  • The scientific opinion by the EFSA panel was published in the EFSA Journal today.
  • Studies have shown European consumers are increasingly hungry for plant-based products and the egg category is one of the biggest areas of opportunity.