Vegan Business Leaders
Vegan business is exploding on the stock market and on supermarket shelves. Beyond Meat’s wildly successful Initial Public Offering made global headlines. Beyond Meat’s Ethan Brown was the golden boy on mainstream financial networks, talking about how the future of food is meatless. The Good Food Institute notes “2019 marked another impressive year for plant-based foods! New data shows that total plant-based retail sales reached $5 billion and grew 11 percent over the past year—almost five times faster than total U.S. retail food sales. Dollar sales of plant-based foods grew 29 percent over the past two years, compared to just 4 percent growth for total U.S. retail food dollar sales over the same time period.” Now, meet some of the extraordinary business leaders behind this planet-saving trend.
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Wild Earth Vegan Dog Food Founder Ryan Bethencourt Speaks! Recently, Elysabeth Alfano from Plantbased Business Hour interviewed Ryan Bethencourt, founder of Wild Earth Pet Foods and co-author of “The Clean Pet Food Revolution.” His mission? Change the entire pet food industry by removing all animal ingredients from it.
THE CASE THAT RATTLED THE PENSION INDUSTRY In 2020, I won a lawsuit that led an employment judge to rule that ethical veganism is a protected class in Great Britain. A week later, I read this headline on a leading financial website called the FT Adviser: Landmark vegan case threatens to disrupt pensions industry.
VegEvents: Connecting You to Vegan Events Worldwide It’s not easy to be a vegan in a world where those around us are busy killing, grilling, or wearing animals. Jason Schramm, a New Jersey-based engineer and techie, went vegan and immediately felt a strong need to connect with other vegans.
Lab-Grown Meat: The Ultimate Game Changer What if we could have meat that didn’t require an animal to be slaughtered or the environment to be harmed? You may be thinking… that’s just impossible. I mean, isn’t that why many of us became vegan – to mitigate animal suffering and protect our planet?
Monica Klausner is the co-founder of Veestro! This already popular vegan meal delivery service has boomed during the pandemic, as consumers, intent on staying healthy, increasingly turn to nutrient-packed vegan meals. Get to know Monica and Veestro. Then, check out her on-camera interview below with Elysabeth Alfano of the Plantbased Business Hour. The Story of Veestro In 2008, after reading the China Study, Monica’s brother came to her with the idea for a plant-based meal delivery service.
Plant-Based Milk Skyrockets During COVID-19 Pandemic Plant-based milk represents 14% of the milk category…it’s time for a full takeover. Market leader and co-founder of Califia Farms, Greg Steltenpohl, is on the Plantbased Business Hour with Elysabeth Alfano. TUNE IN to know the disrupted future of dairy and the next-generation business models that will succeed.
Here is a bit of good news! Tofurky just sold its 6-millionth cruelty-free roast! Sales for 2020 are up 22%! Get yourselves a scrumptuous roast by Tofurky this holiday season or dive in and make Elysabeth Alfano’s plant-based Stuffed Turkey Breast.
Meet the Co-Founder of Oatly, Bjorn Oste Elysabeth Alfano’s Plantbased Business Hour featured Bjorn Oste, co-founder of Oatly and founder and CEO of Good Idea Drinks. Read about this entrepreneur’s fascinating journey. Then, check out his on camera interview below!
GET OFF THE ROLLERCOASTER! NEVER BINGE EAT AGAIN! Plant-based Dr. Glenn Livingston reveals to Awesome Vegans Influencer host Elysabeth Alfano how to GIVE UP BINGE EATING NOW! Not only is his advice life changing, but it is life affirming to anyone who struggles with craving and binge eating.
NEW VEGAN RESTAURANTS OPEN DESPITE PANDEMIC AMAZING NEWS! More vegan restaurants opened than closed during COVID-19! In an interview with Elysabeth Alfano on the Plantbased Business Hour, Happy Cow Principal Ken Spector revealed that the vegan restaurant scene continues to expand despite the pandemic.