In the wake of coronavirus outbreak, consumers are seeking healthy and safe meat alternatives, thereby driving the demand for plant-based meat in Japan. For instance, Marukome, a major manufacturer of miso pastes in Japan, recorded a significant increase in sales of its meat substitute products made from soybeans, in 2020. Consumers are emphasizing on maintaining their immune system and health with consumption of such healthy plant-based food.
GFI Announces New President Ilya Sheyman, Former Head of MoveOn
The Good Food Institute (GFI) has announced that Ilya Sheyman will be joining the organisation as president on February 22. In this role, he will lead all aspects of GFI U.S.’s programmatic...