Plant-based alternatives, including vegan and vegetarian options, continue to gain ground across U.S. retail and foodservice markets.

There’s a world of change taking place among consumer habits.

Hormel Foods, the makers of Hormel Pepperoni, America's No. 1 selling pepperoni brand* and the maker of the Happy Little Plants products, are introducing new Happy Little Plants pepperoni-style topping at select Papa Murphy's locations across the country.

No Evil Foods, a small batch meat alternative brand, and NOMAD DUMPLiNGS, the colorful frozen dumpling brand, have announced their dedication to reducing meat consumption by bringing a plant-based dumpling to consumers. The SHANGRI-LA HONEY dumpling has been reformulated with No Evil Food’s Comrade Cluck ‘No Chicken’ as a main ingredient. 

Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery recently was able to talk to Pam Smith, RDN, about consumer habits and changes to the industry as a result of COVID-19. 

CAULIPOWER, makers of America's #1 better-for-you pizza, announced a $1 million donation over three years to the American Heart Association's food security and education programs. In the short-term funds will immediately provide over 100,000 meals to 4,500 high-risk families in Los Angeles, Chicago, Philadelphia, and Birmingham for the next two months.