The Plant-Based Universities campaign, by Animal Rising, began in late 2021 calling on universities and student unions to commit towards 100% sustainable plant-based catering.
Now in its third year, registration for the show is open for brands to connect with foodservice professionals, retailers and investors.
Packham is an ambassador for ProVeg UK’s School Plates programme, which helps school caterers create healthier and more sustainable menus.
The poll, which was carried out by YouGov on behalf of Compassion in World Farming in eight countries, shows that just 15% of UK adults know that air pollution from factory farms increases the risk
Following successful launches of Beyond Meat’s beef and pork-style products, the plant-based pioneer is now expanding its UK foodservice portfolio with chicken-style products.
Ideal for serving to primary schoolchildren, the KaterVeg! vegan sausage rolls are bite-sized and made from pea protein.
The Meatless Farm brand will be retained, with the product range diversifying VFC Foods’ existing plant-based chick*n portfolio.
In 2021 Meatless Farm reached its peak where it sold £11m of its products including plant-based chicken breasts, burgers and mince.
Changes to menu design and language can be a low cost and effective way to encourage more sustainable diets with less meat and dairy and more plants.
Huge innovations have been made within the plant-based meat sector over the last few years, which is now estimated to be worth £6.3bn, with predictions that will double by 2027.