plant-based
Weekly Global News Wrap: McDonald’s tightens franchising rules; Chick-fil-A’s ‘express’ drive-thru; First Chipotle store seeks union
Weekly Global News Wrap: McDonald’s tightens franchising rules; Chick-fil-A’s ‘express’ drive-thru; First Chipotle store seeks union
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Leon launches “gut-positive” spring menu
All items will be available for takeaway, click & collect and delivery.
Potato milk could displace oat as more sustainable milk alternative: analyst
Potatoes remain a niche ingredient in the plant-based milk space.
Honest Burgers opens store with entirely plant-based menu
The “V Honest” concept offers four recipes using a plant burger and two using faux-chicken.
Limited to no meat intake for nearly half of Brits: study
Meat reduction has returned to around the level seen in 2019 following a dip in 2020, Mintel said.
Weekly Global News Wrap: McDonald’s expands McPlant test; Taco Bell’s ‘business school’; Starbucks scraps vaccine requirement in U.S.
Here is a summary of the most interesting news stories of the week from around the world.
Plant-based fish and chips, pepperoni pizza amongst items launched for Veganuary
Deliveroo, meanwhile, reported a 117% surge in plant-based ordering across the UK since Veganuary 2021.
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Popeyes to feature first vegan product as part of UK debut
All chicken served, meanwhile, will be fully-sourced from the UK.
Nearly one in five Brits to eat veggie, vegan this Christmas: Deliveroo survey
The food delivery firm reported 105% growth in vegan orders year-on-year.
Burger King opens plant-based pop up restaurant in Spain
The pop-up arrives roughly five months after the chain tried one in Cologne, Germany.
Wagamama’s menu now 50% plant-based, company says
The company is urging guests to eat more plant-based items by offering a free vegan side until November.
Weekly Global News Wrap: McDonald’s pledges net-zero emissions by 2050; Burger King to test meatless nuggets; Mass exodus of U.S. hospo workers looming
Here is a summary of the most interesting news stories of the week from around the world.
LEON to open restaurant at Kings Road
Plant-based dish innovations and exclusive new menu developments and collaborations will also be unveiled at the store.
Costa Coffee tapos Gordon Ramsay lookalike to test new vegan bap
In April, the celebrity chef refuted the original breakfast Bacon Bap in a viral video seen on his official TikTok account.
Plant-based eatery Kojo to launch second site in Liverpool
The concept is launched by Nobu London Portman Square executive chef Michael Paul and nutritional therapist Alina Gromova-Jones.
Pizza Hut Delivery adds Beyond Meat range to permanent menu
The items were trialled “successfully” across stores in 2020, the chain said.
