Some of the best places to get your plant on are serving satisfying meals to go

View as Map

Even during a crisis that has forced many restaurants to go takeout only, the Bay Areas non-meat eaters still have a multitude of options: More restaurants than ever before are attempting to lure the vegan or merely the vegan-curious to the table with promises of improved health, environmental friendliness ... or just delicious food. Its true, the Bay Area is indeed home to locations of vegan chains like VeganBurg, Next Level Burger, Loving Hut, and Project Juice, but the citys local restaurants are where you can find the best and most original vegan dishes and, during the pandemic, theyre the ones that are in need of most help.

On this list, youll find longstanding Asian venues known for their double-take mock meats, health-focused juice and salad cafes, and high-end restaurants that attempt to appeal to every diner (vegan or not). What you wont find on this list of San Franciscos 18 most satisfying vegan restaurants are spots that serve any animal products at all.

As always, things are changing rapidly during the crisis and places might unexpectedly change their hours. Please confirm via phone, online, or social media before making a special trip.

Note: Restaurants on this map are listed geographically.

1954 University Ave Berkeley, CA 94704

Vegans who thought theyd have to sacrifice comfort foods like cold cuts find solace at the Butchers Son, where stuffed sandwiches are the star and fake meats are sold-deli style, by the pound. Takeout can be ordered online here.

1401 University Ave Berkeley, CA 94702

From the folks that brought you the Butchers Son comes the Kings Feet, a spot focused on vegan Italian food like pasta, pizza, and even fried faux calamari and mozzerella sticks. The full menu is here, order carryout by calling (510)-841-5200.

4252 Piedmont Ave Oakland, CA 94611

Both locations of Timeless Coffee (4252 Piedmont Avenue in Oakland and 2965 College Avenue in Berkeley) are open with limited hours for takeout of vegan coffee drinks, baked goods, and chocolates. Online ordering for takeout is here, and walk-up customers are also welcome.

1327 Peralta St Oakland, CA 94607

This ongoing vegan pop-up is only open on Saturdays and Sundays during the pandemic, and call-in orders for pickup must be placed at 510-994-9444. Its star menu items like chicken and a biscuit, gluten-free pizza with buffalo kale and oyster mushrooms, and wildly flavored doughnuts can be spotted on Instagram.

500 Lake Park Ave Oakland, CA 94610

Vegan Mobs menu of vegan comfort food and barbecue is so popular, owner Toriano Gordon regularly has to shut down online ordering and only serve walk-up customers to his Oakland spot. Its hard to pick a standout from the menu, which is stocked with stick-to-the ribs fare like a fake shrimp po boy and a plant-based brisket bowl. Online takeout orders can be placed here, delivery for Oakland and Berkeley households is via Uber Eats and Caviar.

1116 Franklin St Oakland, CA 94607

This Oakland vegan restaurant is a better-than-average iteration of the standard mock meat Chinese spot, with a massive menu than includes a number of hearty and fully plant-based soups. Takeout orders can be made online here

Sign up for our newsletter.

351 12th St Oakland, CA 94607

Bare Knuckle is another all-vegan pizza spot, with pies made with toppings from East Bay neighbor the Butchers Son. While delicious, its best for those who arent sensitive to gluten, as those pies cost $4 extra and residual wheat flour can be found on its surfaces. Order takeout by phone at (510) 463-1524 (the menu is here), delivery is available via DoorDash or Grubhub.

411 E 18th St Oakland, CA 94606

What they serve is in the name: vegan doughnuts and vegan gelato. The full menu is here, and walk-in orders can be placed Wednesdays to Mondays from 6:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

2000 Union St San Francisco, CA 94123

Wildseed, Adriano Paganinis plant-based restaurant and bar is one of the buzziest players on the veg scene, with a menu of local, vegan, and seasonal dishes like neatball masala and a rigatoni bolognese (with Impossible meat). Orders for takeoutcan be placed here, and delivery is available viaCaviar.

301 Broadway Oakland, CA 94607

Souley Vegans soul-focused menu of favorites like cornbread, gumbo, and (seitan) chicken and waffles is available for online orders here. Delivery is available for the Oakland spot as well, just check GrubHub, Caviar, or DoorDash to see if youre within its delivery radius.

1323 Polk St San Francisco, CA 94109

This fully plant-based vegan comfort food spots Cow Hollow location has temporarily closed, but its Polk spot is open for takeout and delivery.Its menu offersa bounty of mock meat offerings, like fake tri-tip, counterfeit crab cakes, and faux chicken with gluten-free waffles. Online orderingis available here.

189 6th Ave San Francisco, CA 94118

Nourish Cafehas two locations in San Francisco: one in the Inner Richmond, and another at 1030 Hyde Street in Nob Hill. Completely plant-based, they servejuice, smoothies, bowls, and sandwiches for breakfast and lunch (the Nob Hill location also offers dinner). Both locations have curbside pickup (call 415-571-8780 for their 6th Avenue location or 415-580-7463 for Hyde St), and delivery is availablevia these apps.

395 Golden Gate Ave San Francisco, CA 94102

Long before the Impossible Burger, Golden Era was confounding vegans with its fake chicken and beef in flavorful Chinese dishes. Its worth nothing that this spot is owned and operated by followers ofSupreme Master Ching Hai, so while the food is indeed delicious, folks uncomfortable with religious propaganda should probably steer clear. Those who arent can order takeout by phone (the menu is here) at (415) 487-8687, and delivery is available via Postmates, Caviar, and Grubhub.

299 Divisadero St San Francisco, CA 94117

Wholesome Bakeryisnt just vegan, its free of gluten, soy, and trans fats. At the Divisadero Street cafe you can find a solid selection of sandwiches, bowls, and salads, but go for the baked goods, including indulgence-worthy brownies, cookies, and cakes. Online orderingis available here, and local delivery is free.

2170 Mission St San Francisco, CA 94110

The food at Mission District craft brewery Above Ground is all plant based, from its burgers (Beyond Meat and mushroom patties are both available) to its pizza and pasta (much of which is also gluten free). If nuts are also a worry, about half of the pizza menu is also completely nut free, so this spot is an allergy sufferers dream. Order takeout online here, and delivery is available via Caviar.

2211 Mission St San Francisco, CA 94110

The owners ofGracias Madrehave found themselvesembroiled in numerous controversiesover the years, but since its opening in 2010 the restaurant has been a standby for vegans who crave Mexican food and dont want to grill restaurant staff on matters like bean preparation. Vegetables are the centerpiece of most dishes, and there are enough nut-cheese preparations to make some meat eaters feel like theyre not missing all that much. Call (415) 683-1346 to order pickup (the menu is here), delivery is available via DoorDash, Caviar, and GrubHub

762 Valencia St San Francisco, CA 94110

Cha-Yaserves some of the tastiest and prettiest vegan Japanese fare you can find in the city, including delicate salads, hearty noodle dishes, and inventive sushi rolls. Theyre open for takeout witha limited menu and hoursWednesday to Sunday. Call 415-252-7825 to place an order.

21001 San Ramon Valley Blvd San Ramon, CA 94583

This burger spot is focused on serving up bean-centric patties of the unprocessed kind, a great alternative to vegan meat replacements with ingredient lists longer than a human arm. Though the burgers share flavors with many Indian dishes, Baagans menu spans many cuisines, with salads, latkes, burritos, and even cheesecake. Order takeout online here, delivery is available via DoorDash and Uber Eats.

Link copied to the clipboard.

Vegans who thought theyd have to sacrifice comfort foods like cold cuts find solace at the Butchers Son, where stuffed sandwiches are the star and fake meats are sold-deli style, by the pound. Takeout can be ordered online here.

1954 University Ave Berkeley, CA 94704

From the folks that brought you the Butchers Son comes the Kings Feet, a spot focused on vegan Italian food like pasta, pizza, and even fried faux calamari and mozzerella sticks. The full menu is here, order carryout by calling (510)-841-5200.

1401 University Ave Berkeley, CA 94702

Both locations of Timeless Coffee (4252 Piedmont Avenue in Oakland and 2965 College Avenue in Berkeley) are open with limited hours for takeout of vegan coffee drinks, baked goods, and chocolates. Online ordering for takeout is here, and walk-up customers are also welcome.

4252 Piedmont Ave Oakland, CA 94611

This ongoing vegan pop-up is only open on Saturdays and Sundays during the pandemic, and call-in orders for pickup must be placed at 510-994-9444. Its star menu items like chicken and a biscuit, gluten-free pizza with buffalo kale and oyster mushrooms, and wildly flavored doughnuts can be spotted on Instagram.

1327 Peralta St Oakland, CA 94607

Vegan Mobs menu of vegan comfort food and barbecue is so popular, owner Toriano Gordon regularly has to shut down online ordering and only serve walk-up customers to his Oakland spot. Its hard to pick a standout from the menu, which is stocked with stick-to-the ribs fare like a fake shrimp po boy and a plant-based brisket bowl. Online takeout orders can be placed here, delivery for Oakland and Berkeley households is via Uber Eats and Caviar.

500 Lake Park Ave Oakland, CA 94610

This Oakland vegan restaurant is a better-than-average iteration of the standard mock meat Chinese spot, with a massive menu than includes a number of hearty and fully plant-based soups. Takeout orders can be made online here

1116 Franklin St Oakland, CA 94607

Bare Knuckle is another all-vegan pizza spot, with pies made with toppings from East Bay neighbor the Butchers Son. While delicious, its best for those who arent sensitive to gluten, as those pies cost $4 extra and residual wheat flour can be found on its surfaces. Order takeout by phone at (510) 463-1524 (the menu is here), delivery is available via DoorDash or Grubhub.

351 12th St Oakland, CA 94607

What they serve is in the name: vegan doughnuts and vegan gelato. The full menu is here, and walk-in orders can be placed Wednesdays to Mondays from 6:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

411 E 18th St Oakland, CA 94606

Wildseed, Adriano Paganinis plant-based restaurant and bar is one of the buzziest players on the veg scene, with a menu of local, vegan, and seasonal dishes like neatball masala and a rigatoni bolognese (with Impossible meat). Orders for takeoutcan be placed here, and delivery is available viaCaviar.

2000 Union St San Francisco, CA 94123

Souley Vegans soul-focused menu of favorites like cornbread, gumbo, and (seitan) chicken and waffles is available for online orders here. Delivery is available for the Oakland spot as well, just check GrubHub, Caviar, or DoorDash to see if youre within its delivery radius.

301 Broadway Oakland, CA 94607

This fully plant-based vegan comfort food spots Cow Hollow location has temporarily closed, but its Polk spot is open for takeout and delivery.Its menu offersa bounty of mock meat offerings, like fake tri-tip, counterfeit crab cakes, and faux chicken with gluten-free waffles. Online orderingis available here.

1323 Polk St San Francisco, CA 94109

Nourish Cafehas two locations in San Francisco: one in the Inner Richmond, and another at 1030 Hyde Street in Nob Hill. Completely plant-based, they servejuice, smoothies, bowls, and sandwiches for breakfast and lunch (the Nob Hill location also offers dinner). Both locations have curbside pickup (call 415-571-8780 for their 6th Avenue location or 415-580-7463 for Hyde St), and delivery is availablevia these apps.

189 6th Ave San Francisco, CA 94118

Long before the Impossible Burger, Golden Era was confounding vegans with its fake chicken and beef in flavorful Chinese dishes. Its worth nothing that this spot is owned and operated by followers ofSupreme Master Ching Hai, so while the food is indeed delicious, folks uncomfortable with religious propaganda should probably steer clear. Those who arent can order takeout by phone (the menu is here) at (415) 487-8687, and delivery is available via Postmates, Caviar, and Grubhub.

395 Golden Gate Ave San Francisco, CA 94102

Wholesome Bakeryisnt just vegan, its free of gluten, soy, and trans fats. At the Divisadero Street cafe you can find a solid selection of sandwiches, bowls, and salads, but go for the baked goods, including indulgence-worthy brownies, cookies, and cakes. Online orderingis available here, and local delivery is free.

299 Divisadero St San Francisco, CA 94117

The food at Mission District craft brewery Above Ground is all plant based, from its burgers (Beyond Meat and mushroom patties are both available) to its pizza and pasta (much of which is also gluten free). If nuts are also a worry, about half of the pizza menu is also completely nut free, so this spot is an allergy sufferers dream. Order takeout online here, and delivery is available via Caviar.

2170 Mission St San Francisco, CA 94110

The owners ofGracias Madrehave found themselvesembroiled in numerous controversiesover the years, but since its opening in 2010 the restaurant has been a standby for vegans who crave Mexican food and dont want to grill restaurant staff on matters like bean preparation. Vegetables are the centerpiece of most dishes, and there are enough nut-cheese preparations to make some meat eaters feel like theyre not missing all that much. Call (415) 683-1346 to order pickup (the menu is here), delivery is available via DoorDash, Caviar, and GrubHub

2211 Mission St San Francisco, CA 94110

Cha-Yaserves some of the tastiest and prettiest vegan Japanese fare you can find in the city, including delicate salads, hearty noodle dishes, and inventive sushi rolls. Theyre open for takeout witha limited menu and hoursWednesday to Sunday. Call 415-252-7825 to place an order.

762 Valencia St San Francisco, CA 94110

This burger spot is focused on serving up bean-centric patties of the unprocessed kind, a great alternative to vegan meat replacements with ingredient lists longer than a human arm. Though the burgers share flavors with many Indian dishes, Baagans menu spans many cuisines, with salads, latkes, burritos, and even cheesecake. Order takeout online here, delivery is available via DoorDash and Uber Eats.

21001 San Ramon Valley Blvd San Ramon, CA 94583

Visit link:

The Best Vegan Restaurants Open for Takeout and Delivery in the SF Bay Area - Eater SF

In August, United Kingdom-based vegan pizzeria Purezza will open a two-story location in Brighton & Hovethe first all-vegan restaurant in the South East England city. The location will occupy a closed ptisserie and feature upcycled furniture, eco-friendly decorations, and organic plants. The menu will include Purezzas award-winning pizzas, cocktails, a full gluten-free menu, and raw items such as tiramisu for dessert.

In 2015, Purezza opened in Brighton as the UKs first vegan pizzeria before expanding to a two-story London location. The company also recently opened its own vegan cheese factory. The new location will ease the long linesin which customers wait up to three hoursat its Brighton location and allow for local delivery to surrounding communities.

2020 was always set to be a big year for Purezza, and whilst the coronavirus crisis was an unforeseen challenge, it wont affect our plans. Purezza is a growing brand, but our home has always been Brighton & Hove, Purezza co-owner and co-founder Tim Barclay said. Before looking at national expansion, were proud to be able to give some of our most dedicated customers a brand new beautiful space in Hove to enjoy.

In 2019, Purezza became the first vegan entrant to win an award in the prestigious Campionato Mondiale Della Pizza (World Pizza Championship) in Parma, Italy.

Please support independent vegan media and get the very best in news, recipes, travel, beauty, products, and more. Subscribe now to the worlds #1 plant-based magazine!

Here is the original post:

UK's First Vegan Pizzeria to Open Third Location this Summer - VegNews

If you're looking for acomforting dish to put on your dinner table, thisrecipe for green bean and tofu casserole is a staple the entire family can enjoy. The blend of crimini mushrooms, fried onions and perfectly cooked tofu is so good your kids won't even notice that it's loaded with vegetables.

Easy Cooking and Baking Ingredient Swaps and Substitutions Everyone Should Know

As one of thebest casserole dishes around, this dish isa great way touse any leftoversyou may have from the previous night's dinner.

To make the dish, you'll need a variety of common pantry seasoningsas well as tofu, green beans, cremini mushrooms, onions, vegetable broth and garlic. After cooking your veggies, coat half of your casserole dish with vegetable stock and stir in some flour. Then puree the tofu with vegetable broth until it's smooth. Add the tofu and vegetable mixture to the baking dish. Top it with fried onions and bakefor 15 minutes.

And viola, in less than one hour you have a delicious vegetarian dinner that'scheap and easy to make.

Creamy Green Bean and Tofu Vegan Casserole

Ingredients:

3/4package House Foods Tofu, Medium Firm

1 1/2 poundgreen beans, trimmed and cut in half

1 1/2 cupcremini mushrooms, sliced

1 cupfried onions

1 tablespoonolive oil

2 teaspoonssea salt

1/2 teaspoonblack pepper

3garlic cloves, minced

1/2medium onion, chopped

1/8 teaspooncayenne

3/4 cupsvegetable broth

2 teaspoonsall purpose flour

Preheat oven to 400F.

Directions

Fill large stock pot with water and bring to a boil with a pinch of sea salt. Add green beans and cook for 5 minutes, then strain.

Meanwhile, cook onions with olive oil over medium heat until soft, then add mushrooms and cook for 5 minutes. Add garlic, salt, pepper and cayenne and cook another 3 minutes.

Deglaze pan with half of the vegetable stock, saving other half for the tofu. Sprinkle flour over the pan and stir to create a sauce.

Puree tofu in a food processor with remaining cup of vegetable broth until smooth.

Add pureed tofu to mushroom pan and stir over medium heat to coat mushrooms evenly. Then add green beans and toss to coat well.

Transfer green bean mixture to casserole baking dish, top with fried onions and bake for 15 minutes.

This recipe is courtesy ofHouse Foods.

Read more from the original source:

Recipe of the Day: Creamy Green Bean and Tofu Vegan Casserole - The Daily Meal

Vegan chef, author, and entrepreneur Ayinde Howell recently made a 30-year commitment to donate 5 percent of annual net sales of his brand Mac and Yeasewhich will be matched by his personal salary incometo organizations dedicated to the education, justice, and liberation of Black Americans. Last week, Howell hosted a 24-hour sale of Mac and Yease that included donating 30 percent of sales to The Bail Project following the mass arrests during recent social justice protests across the country. Since then, Howell decided that he wanted to continue helping the movement financially for the next 30 years so that what happened this year doesnt happen again in 2050.

I cant get tired. I dont want my nephew to tell me his, I got shot with a rubber bullet in the face while marching story in 30 years, Howell told VegNews. I cant take my blackness off, so it was a pretty easy decision. I cant earn my way out of racism. So until being a normal Black person is safe, I have work to do. Howell plans to donate to Black Lives Matter and the Bail Project, among others.

Howell first created the vegan mac and cheese recipe Mac and Yease as a tribute to his great-grandmother. The dish debuted in the hot bar at Whole Foods Markets in the Southern Pacific region in 2018 and has since expanded to more locations.

Please support independent vegan media and get the very best in news, recipes, travel, beauty, products, and more. Subscribe now to the worlds #1 plant-based magazine!

Here is the original post:

Vegan Chef Makes 30-Year Commitment to Donate to the Black Lives Matter Movement - VegNews

Vegan leather (also called faux leather) has, admittedly, not always had the best of reputations among fashion enthusiasts. But as the appetite for more sustainable practices continues to grow, more and more brands and designers have once again started working with the material. Perhaps once regarded as glorified plastic - and a cheap way to recreate some of our favorite '90s looks - faux leather has been transformed over the past few years.

Ahead, keep reading to learn more about what vegan leather is, where it comes from, and understand the differences between the material and its real counterpart. And if you're looking to add more vegan leather pieces to your wardrobe, we've also included some of our favorite styles for you to shop, too.

What Is Vegan Leather, and Where Does It Come From?

Vegan leather is a material that mimics real leather, but that is created from either synthetic or plant-based materials instead of animal skins. Also called "faux" or "synthetic" leather, vegan leather is most commonly made from polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and polyurethane (PU), two plastic polymers that help give the crinkled effect of real leather.

Over the past few years, however, PVC and PU have been falling out of favor due to the environmental challenges they can present, and have started being replaced by more sustainable materials that can be made out of natural resources such as pineapple leaves, apple peels, other fruit waste, recycled plastic, and cork.

Whats the Difference Between Vegan Leather and Real Leather?

The principal difference between the two fabrics is that genuine leather is made from animal skins, while faux leather is made from synthetic or plant-based materials before being treated and dyed to create the color and texture.

Due to its nature, real leather is unique and often features inconsistent pores and marks, while faux leather, as a man-made fabric, tends to be uniform.

Durability is also something that needs to be taken into account when weighing up the pros and cons between the two fabrics: when cared for properly, real leather can last for years, if not decades, while faux leather is generally a bit more delicate.

Where to Shop For Vegan Leather Pieces

Shopping for good quality, faux leather pieces has never been so easy. While several high-end brands such Stella McCartney and Nanushka are renowned for their sustainability practices and use of faux leather, a whole host of other labels have also started using the material. Brands like Zara, H&M, Dr. Martens, Topshop and ASOS are now all offering vegan leather options within their collections.

Frankie Shop Black Leather Cargo Pants

Frankie Shop Black Leather Cargo Pants ($210)

Our Vegan Leather Picks

Dr Martens Vegan 1460 Lace Up Boots ($150)

Stella McCartney x Adidas Originals Stan Smith Vegan Leather Sneakers

Stella McCartney x Adidas Originals Stan Smith Vegan Leather Sneakers ($325)

Studio Amelia Croc-Effect Vegan Leather Sandals

Studio Amelia Croc-Effect Vegan Leather Sandals ($320)

Veja x Rick Owens Vegan Leather and Suede Sneakers

Veja x Rick Owens Vegan Leather and Suede Sneakers ($290)

H&M Faux Leather Mules

H&M Faux Leather Mules ($30)

Nanushka Cancun Vegan Leather Fitted Blazer

Nanushka Cancun Vegan Leather Fitted Blazer ($585)

ASOS Design Ultimate Faux Leather Biker Jacket

ASOS Design Curve Ultimate Faux Leather Biker Jacket ($56)

Zara Faux Leather Jacket

Zara Faux Leather Jacket ($70)

BB Dakota Just Ride Vegan Leather Jacket

BB Dakota Just Ride Vegan Leather Jacket ($49, originally $98)

Mango Violeta Zipped Faux Leather Biker Jacket

Mango Violeta Zipped Faux Leather Biker Jacket ($80, originally $120)

Stella McCartney Logo Bucket Bag

Stella McCartney Logo Bucket Bag ($715)

JW Pei Gabbi Bag

JW Pei Gabbi Bag ($88)

Bare Boheme Charlotte Tote

Bare Boheme Charlotte Tote ($78, originally $128)

Mashu Amaryllis Bag

Mashu Amaryllis Bag ($363)

Topshop Eve Faux Leather Shoulder Bag

Topshop Eve Faux Leather Shoulder Bag ($48)

See the original post:

Curious About Vegan Leather? Here's What You Need to Know - Yahoo Lifestyle

Sorry to bring bad news to all you plant-based lovers out there, but if you're single and looking for a match you might want to move to England. That's where the vegan dating world is really heating up, according to new data froma vegan dating app, which counts more vegans per 10 million people. So per capita, England has more vegans per capita who are single than the US. Then again there is a glimmer of hope: There are more vegans overall in the US. So if you are looking for love, there is an app that is designed to make it easier to make that elusive "veg-match."

The Beet interviewed.Alex Felipelli, Veggly founder (pronounced with the soft "g" like veggies) and learned how to navigate the tricky world of dating in the time of COVID-19 as a single vegetarian or vegan.

First of all, when do you tell your date that you are vegan and only want to date other vegans? That questions just doesn't come up when you're in a vegan dating app. You assume they' like you, are staying away from meat and dairy for ethical, health and environmental reasons. Pass the tofu. This is going to be a hot night!

The recent data, which just came out from the app's data mine of users,shows the vest place to be vegan and looking for love is the UK. In fact the app had more users sign up in England, Germany, Australia, Brazil and Canada than in the US. The number of American vegans trying to date other vegansonlyoutpaced Spain and France. So perhaps the "vegan dating" game would merit a trip to London just about now (it has a great array of vegan restaurants).

We asked Alex Felipelli, the founder of Veggly, about how to date vegan in the time of COVID-19, when going out is complicated, to say the least.

AF: I am a computer engineer by background and launched the app in October of 2018.I gotdivorced and I am a vegan, so I was looking for options. You may or may not know, if you're not in this world, but that is something that can become a challenge. To me, the vegan lifestyle and value system is really important in a mate. So I created Veggly to make it easier.

When you meet someone, and you don't tell them you're vegan, there can be an awkward moment when they find out. They can get into debates or be disagreeable. Veggly thinks the way to go is to know it in advance. So that's why people join Veggly.

Being vegan and single, you want to meet other vegans. I talked to a lot of friends and vegans and they agreed and they said it sounds like a great idea. I wanted to start something. This was a great opportunity for something I believe in. Help the community in finding their veg-match.

AF: In the beginning, it was slow and takes a while before you get some more growth but in the middle of 2019, it started to pick up and have a lot more users. We went from 20,000 in mid-2019 and we grew to more than 100,00 by the end of the year. Close to 130,000 users now. We have more people signed up in the US but the UK is by far the leader in vegans per capita. There are just more vegans in ratio to the population in England.

AF: Veggly is a free model, costs nothing to set up your account.The app is available globally so we are in every country.We also have a paid subscription available that allows you toveg-match when someone likes you back. Without the paid version you only get it when they like you and you like them back.In the paid version you can see who liked you-- even before you like them back. You can see that 13 people liked your profile and you can see them before you choose to like them back.

The "like" is confidential. But there is also a super like. We can include a message with it and it will send them a notification and email and the other user can see the super like. it increases the chances of a match.

It's another way of doing it is to go onto Match or another app and use the little green sprout emoji on Tinder. A lot of our users do that as well. We don't expect them to completely stop using other apps when the sign up for Veggly. But we do see a lot of people complaining that the experience they get from those apps, when they get matched to meat-eaters in other apps is not great. Because when you start chatting and you like someone and start talking about the fact that you're vegan it can get uncomfortable and it's not worth having any arguments or disagreements about it. If you're vegan you don't want to have to defend it.

The countries we focus on are the U.K., Australia, Germany, and Brazil. And the US of course. You can sort by distance from a potential match, and see first the people who are within one mile, two-miles, etc. You can set up filters and set up maximum distance as 30 miles and 100 miles. etc. Some people say they leave those distance filters on large because they just want to meet people.

In absolute terms, the country with the largest number of users is the USA, but relative to its population, the UK is the largest country on Veggly. So that means per 10 million people there are more in the UK looking for a vegan match. And more women are looking for a vegan match. Right now, 47% of users are men and 53% are women

Q: What can you do on the app?

AF: You can meet people by matching and chatting. It's much more similar to Hinge. You like someone, they like you, then it's a match.A lot of people use it for finding friends, actually. We haveplans to make it officia-- as a friend finder --in the future. So you can make vegan friendship matches.

When you go vegan you already have your friends, and mostly they are nonvegan so you would be happy to find new friends who think like you and eat like you. So it's important to find new friends. So a lot of people don't restrict their geographic location.

AF:We have a lot of success stories of people who found a girlfriend or boyfriend. None of them told us they are getting married, yet. We have testimonials -- we have a testimonial page of people who have found love on the site. We have iOS and Android and it is accessible on the site. It was created as an app first.

AF: More vegans and I think it's because vegetarians can pretty much date anyone but vegans want to date other vegans. About 58 percent of our users are vegan, 28 percent vegetarian and 14 percent are in transition. And I think it's to be expected the vegetarians also would like to meet others to date but they are a little less strict in the sense of their vegan values. Vegans like to share the same value system. And it's not just about food. The food is one point for their vegan lifestyle but vegans often feel strongly about their ethical values and want to be with someone with similar values.

Q: Have more people downloaded the app since quarantine started?

AF:We noticed people were accessing it more especially at the beginning of COVID-19 when the quarantines and restrictions started to take place. We saw a bump in the rate of not necessarily new users bout just accessing the app more often. Since 2019 we have seen 5x the growth: In July there were 21,250 users worldwide and now we have 128,000 as of May and even more in June.

We did a promotion -- warning, "Stay home butmakearranged dates" and we gave them 10 coins to send super likes to help with that. Just stay home and meet new people but until it's safe, don't go out. A lot of more people were using it. (You get coins when you sign up or you can buy them. )

As for sexual orientation, 78.1% of users declare to be heterosexuals, 7.1%, as gay and 14.7%, as bisexual.

AF:Hopefully if we have more vegans and vegetarians on the app in the coming weeks since it's still hard to meet someone if there are fewer parties and you don't go out and hang out in restaurants or bars.

We just reached the 200,000 veg matches. Out of 130,000 subscribers, so people are finding their matches. Some people have made lots of matches! This kind of app you get more matches per user, the more users you have.

We definitely want to hold Virtual Events in the future.We also have this vision of making it more of a social network for vegans and vegetarians. The part about the friends and finding your new vegan BFF to bring peoplein and use it more to find friends and access information around everything that entails the vegan life. We also are introducing video calling, so people can chat within the app before they meet in person. Especially now when social distancing still in place so that is important so they can meet before they meet.

Until then try out Veggly and see if you find your vegan match. You never know!

Country-based numbers can be derived from this. For example, if sending to a publisher in the US, it's probably relevant that US has 24% of 128,000 users = 30,500 users. The percentages didn't change much so it's safe to assume it was aboutof that in Jul/2019, so about 5,000 users.

Dark blue is men, light blue is women

Follow this link:

If You're Vegan and Single, You May Want to Move to the UK, or Get - The Beet

The report on the Vegan Cheese market provides a birds eye view of the current proceeding within the Vegan Cheese market. Further, the report also takes into account the impact of the novel COVID-19 pandemic on the Vegan Cheese market and offers a clear assessment of the projected market fluctuations during the forecast period. The different factors that are likely to impact the overall dynamics of the Vegan Cheese market over the forecast period (2019-2029) including the current trends, growth opportunities, restraining factors, and more are discussed in detail in the market study.

For top companies in United States, European Union and China, this report investigates and analyzes the production, value, price, market share and growth rate for the top manufacturers, key data from 2019 to 2025.

The Vegan Cheese market report firstly introduced the basics: definitions, classifications, applications and market overview; product specifications; manufacturing processes; cost structures, raw materials and so on. Then it analyzed the worlds main region market conditions, including the product price, profit, capacity, production, supply, demand and market growth rate and forecast etc. In the end, the Vegan Cheese market report introduced new project SWOT analysis, investment feasibility analysis, and investment return analysis.

Get Free Sample PDF (including COVID19 Impact Analysis, full TOC, Tables and Figures) of Market Report @ https://www.researchmoz.com/enquiry.php?type=S&repid=2526221&source=atm

The major players profiled in this Vegan Cheese market report include:

The following manufacturers are covered: Uhrenholt A/S Kite Hill Dr. Cow Tree Nut Cheese Miyokos Kitchen Vtopian Artisan Cheeses Punk Rawk Labs Heidi Ho. Hochland Group Parmela Creamery Treeline Treenut Cheese

Segment by Regions North America Europe China Japan Southeast Asia India

Segment by Type Mozzarella Parmesan Cheddar Cream Cheese Other Product Types

Segment by Application Fast Food Snack Dips & Sauces Bakery & Confectionery Other Applications

You can Buy This Report from Here @ https://www.researchmoz.com/checkout?rep_id=2526221&licType=S&source=atm

Key Market Related Questions Addressed in the Report:

Important Information that can be extracted from the Report:

Do You Have Any Query Or Specific Requirement? Ask to Our Industry [emailprotected] https://www.researchmoz.com/enquiry.php?type=E&repid=2526221&source=atm

Continue reading here:

The impact of the coronavirus on the Vegan Cheese Market Analysis Research and Trends Report for 2020-2028 - Personal Injury Bureau UK

The founders of The Vegetarian Butcher now have their eyes set on dismantling Big Dairy. Theyve formed a new companycalled Those Vegan Cowboysto develop plant-based dairy products.

Jaap Korteweg, a ninth-generation meat farmer, and Niko Koffeman founded The Vegetarian Butcher in the Netherlands in 2007.

Korteweg started the brand to satisfy his own craving for meatless meat. More than 4,000 outlets in 17 countries now sell The Vegetarian Butchers products.

In 2018, the duo sold the company to Unilever. The multinational consumer goods company and The Vegetarian Butcher first started working together in 2016. The two companies launched two productsVegetarian Meatballs in Tomato Sauce and Vegetarian Meatballs in Satay Sauceunder Unilevers food brand, Unox brand.

The acquisition enabled Unilever to expand its plant-based products portfolio. It also furthered The Vegetarian Butchers goal of becoming the largest butcher in the world.

We want to take the next stepconquer the world, Korteweg said following the Unilever acquisition. It is our mission to make plant-based meat the standard.

After developing plant-based meat, Korteweg and Koffeman are working on a new business venture. Theyre now creating vegetable-based dairyincluding milk, butter, and cheese.

The development of a stainless steel cow that goes into grass and milk comes out, without the hassle of animals, is a long-cherished wish of mine, Korteweg told Business Insider. He added: Now that Unilever has taken over our dream to make The Vegetarian Butcher the largest butcher in the world, we can focus on the next breakthrough next to the work for the Butcher.

Korteweg and Koffeman predict it will take seven years to get Those Vegan Cowboys products to market on a large scale.

The upscaling and traditional processing of high-quality dairy copies takes time. But if it succeeds, this project will make a very positive contribution to animal welfare, fair world food distribution, nature, the climate, and biodiversity, Korteweg told Flanders Bio.

The dairy industry is facing an uncertain future. Across the U.S., more than 3,200 dairy farms closed down in 2019. Nearly 3,000 farms closed in 2018.

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, milk consumption has declined by 40 percent since 1975. In 2018, milk sales plummeted by $1.1 billion, according to The Dairy Farmers of America.

Major milk producers also closed their doors. Dean FoodsAmericas largest milk producerfiled for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2019. The company claimed its declining milk sales were the cause of its mounting debts.

While conventional dairy sales plummet, plant-based milk products have been on the rise. According to research firm, MarketsandMarketsthe dairy alternatives market is projected to grow from $17.3 billion in 2018 to nearly $30 billion by 2023.

The study revealed one reason consumers are turning to plant-based milk products is that they believe a vegan diet is healthier.

Summary

Article Name

The Vegan Cowboys Are Coming to Take Down Big Dairy

Description

The founders of The Vegetarian Butcher are coming for Big Dairy. Their new companyThose Vegan Cowboysis developing vegan dairy products.

Author

Audrey Enjoli

Publisher Name

LIVEKINDLY

Publisher Logo

Visit link:

The Vegan Cowboys Are Coming to Take Down Big Dairy - LIVEKINDLY

A second wave of coronavirus has hit Chinas capital city Beijing and imported salmon is being blamed prompting a national ban on the fish.

Salmon has beentakenoff theshelvesin major supermarkets likeWalmart Inc.and deleted from grocery delivery platforms across China, while top experts are warning people not to consume the omega-3 rich fish. Provinces and cities from Yunnan to Shanghai are testing the seafood at local wet markets for the virus.

The backlash came after the chairman of a major fruit and vegetable market called Xinfadi, the site of over 100 newly-detected infections in Beijing, said that the virus was traced to the chopping board used by a seller of imported salmon.

While it is unclear if the virus can be actually be transmitted through frozen food thats later thawed, the fervor has put a $700 million market for imported salmon at risk, dealing a blow to major exporters like Denmark, Norway, and Australia.

The swift shunning of salmon reflects Chinas growing fears over the abrupt resurgence of cases in its capital city the cultural and political center of the country where 20 million people reside.

Over 20 housing compounds have been placed under lockdown and some schools closed while local officials race to track down people whove visited or had contact with the Xinfadi market.

Chinese authorities have contacted Norway seeking information about infection risk connected to the production of fresh salmon and the Scandinavian country aims to reply as quickly as possible to limit the impact on the industry, Norwegian Fisheries Minister Odd Emil Ingebrigtsen said in astatementon the governments website Tuesday.

We have yet to find out whether human beings transmitted the virus to salmon, or salmon contracted the virus first, said Zeng Guang, a senior expert with the National Health Commission, in aninterviewwith state media on Sunday.

He warned Beijing residents not to eat raw salmon or purchase imported seafood for the time being.

Wu Zunyou, chief epidemiologist of Chinas Center for Diseases Prevention and Controlsaidon Sunday that the virus can survive on the surface of frozen food forup tothree months and that the agency highly suspects contaminated goods as the source of the latest outbreak.

The salmon boycott is another setback for exporters of the seafood to China after the coronavirus pandemic caused sales in the first four months of the year to plunge over 30%.

Prior to the crisis, the four biggest exporters according to China customs data Chile, Norway, Australia, and Denmarks Faroe Islands had seen demand steadily grow to $686 million last year due to rising middle-class incomes and a shift to healthier diets.

The situation drove stocks of pork producers up on Monday, with Jiangxi Zhengbang Technology Co. jumping as much as 8.6% and Wens Foodstuffs Group Co. climbing as much as 4.7%.

The gains were likely fueled by expectations that demand for the meat will rise as consumers shun seafood, said Ken Chen, an analyst with KGI Securities Co. in Shanghai.

Local authorities across China are heightening their scrutiny of wet markets and the seafood sold there.

In provinces likeYunnan, Hubei, and Shandong, fresh seafood and equipment like chopping boards and knives are beingtestedfor the virus. Wet market workers are also being screened.

In astudypublished in April, researchers with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations concluded that the coronavirus is not known to infect aquatic food animals or contaminate their products.

The risk should be negligible with proper food handling and sanitation, although their surfaces might potentially become contaminated when handled by people who carry the virus, scientists including Melba G. Bondad-Reantaso wrote.

Help Vegan News continue to get the news that matters to our community and help us move forward in these hard times.

You can help us continue creating and telling the stories of animals and activists by becoming a Patreon supporter at:https://www.patreon.com/vegannews

Or with a one time donation through:

Venmo: @VeganNews

CashApp: @VeganNews

Paypal: PayPal.Me/vegannews

Help keep Vegan News Independent by becoming our Patron!

Like Loading...

Visit link:

Salmon Causing Second Wave Of COVID-19 - Vegan News

HomeProducts & LaunchesSqueaky Bean Launches New Vegan Thai Chicken Pieces into Tesco; Existing Flavours Now Positioned Next to Meat in Co-Op

UKs plant-based ready-to-eat food brand Squeaky Bean is launching Thai flavour Marinated Chicken Style Pieces, created with pea protein, into Tesco stores. The popular brand, which recently launched a vegan delivery box service, also announces that its existing vegan chicken is being stocked alongside meat products in Co-Op stores.

Following the recent launch of their ready-to-eat vegan sandwich slices and their first to market vegan pancakes, Squeaky Beans plant-based products continue to offer leading innovations into the vegan food market, which is experiencing a year-on-year value growth of 22% for meat-free ready to eat lines [Kantar WPO 52 w/e April 2020].

Following stand-out sales of Squeaky Beans Kick of Tikka and Sweet Smokey BBQ Chicken Style Pieces, these flavours were launched into Tesco on 15th June alongside the new Thai variant. In addition, the Kick of Tikka and Sweet Smokey BBQ Chicken Pieces launch into Co-op stores on 22nd June, and will be placed alongside meat-based products, making it easier for consumers to choose plant-based food options.

Sarah Augustine, Squeaky Beans Co-Creator, says: The Ready-to-Eat Thai Marinated Chicken Style Pieces are the latest in our range of inspired products made from wildly delicious plants. Not only are they packed with flavour, they are simple to prepare whether its stuffing a pitta or sandwich or frying with rice and noodles. More than ever, Squeaky Bean is the sidekick in the kitchen for those who love plant-based food. No longer does vegan food need to be bland, boring or burdensome to prepare and enjoy.

Squeaky Beans Kick of Tikka and Sweet Smokey BBQ Ready-to-Eat Chicken Style Pieces will also launch into 600 Co-op stores on 22nd June on a two for 5 deal. Consumers can also purchase Squeaky Beans range of products at Asda, Ocado, Sainsburys and Waitrose.

Visit link:

Squeaky Bean Launches New Vegan Thai Chicken Pieces into Tesco; Existing Flavours Now Positioned Next to Meat in Co-Op - vegconomist - the vegan...