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The Solutionists Weekly Digest
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The Solutionists Weekly Digest

Your biweekly roundup of the latest news and progress in sustainable living. From eco-friendly homes and sustainable mobility solutions to mindful travel, food, fashion, sport and entertainment, we bring you the news highlights of the week from The Solutionists – the brands and organizations empowering consumers to live more sustainably.

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Spotlight: Thrive Market
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Spotlight: Thrive Market

On a mission to make healthy and sustainable living easy and affordable for everyone, Thrive Market is an online membership-based retailer that offers a wide range of organic and natural grocery products at discounted prices. Founded in 2014, the company provides a curated selection of sustainably-sourced groceries and related products, with a business model centered on convenience and affordability.

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Spotlight: Rebellyous Foods
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Spotlight: Rebellyous Foods

Rebellyous Foods is a Seattle-based food technology company focused on creating affordable, high-quality plant-based chicken alternatives. Founded in 2017 and on a mission to fight “for a food system that’s equitable, humane, and tasty,” Rebellyous Foods leverages engineering innovations to develop meat alternatives that closely mimic the taste and texture of traditional chicken to make plant-based meat accessible to a broader audience – traditional meat and plant-based consumers alike.

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The Solutionists Weekly Digest
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The Solutionists Weekly Digest

Your weekly roundup of the latest news and progress in sustainable living. From eco-friendly homes and sustainable mobility solutions to mindful travel, food, fashion, sport and entertainment, we bring you the news highlights of the week from The Solutionists – the brands and organizations empowering consumers to live more sustainably.

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Spotlight: Tesco
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Spotlight: Tesco

As one of the largest multinational grocery and general merchandise retailers, Tesco plays an important role in enabling its customers at scale to live more sustainably. These efforts complement Tesco’s initiatives for its own operations, including around net-zero emissions, food waste, renewable energy and more.

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Spotlight: Mind Blown The Plant Based Seafood Co.
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Spotlight: Mind Blown The Plant Based Seafood Co.

The Mind Blown Plant Based Seafood Co. is a women-owned, premium plant-based seafood brand with delicious and familiar seafood experiences made from plants that help relieve, restore and revive our ocean. Founded in Virginia, their mission is to provide delicious, sustainable, award-winning options for seafood lovers who are looking to enjoy the taste, texture, and experience of real seafood while also reducing their environmental impact and addressing concerns about overfishing and ocean health.

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The Solutionists Weekly Digest
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The Solutionists Weekly Digest

Your weekly roundup of the latest news and progress in sustainable living. From eco-friendly homes and sustainable mobility solutions to mindful travel, food, fashion, sport and entertainment, we bring you the news highlights of the week from The Solutionists – the brands and organizations empowering consumers to live more sustainably.

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The Solutionists Weekly Digest
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The Solutionists Weekly Digest

Your weekly roundup of the latest news and progress in sustainable living. From eco-friendly homes and sustainable mobility solutions to mindful travel, food, fashion, sport and entertainment, we bring you the news highlights of the week from The Solutionists – the brands and organizations empowering consumers to live more sustainably.

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Spotlight: Juicy Marbles
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Spotlight: Juicy Marbles

On a mission to make food that feeds not only our body, but also our soul, Juicy Marbles is a plant-based food company known for its innovative approach to creating hyper-realistic, meat-like products.

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The Solutionists Weekly Digest
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The Solutionists Weekly Digest

Your weekly roundup of the latest news and progress in sustainable living. From eco-friendly homes and sustainable mobility solutions to mindful travel, food, fashion, sport and entertainment, we bring you the news highlights of the week from The Solutionists – the brands and organizations empowering consumers to live more sustainably.

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Spotlight: Prime Roots
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Spotlight: Prime Roots

Prime Roots is a plant-based meat company taking a fresh take on old world deli and charcuterie. Prime Roots was founded in the hopes of speaking to the 96% of people who still eat meat, but want to make better choices with the food they consume

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Spotlight: Plant Based World Expo
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Spotlight: Plant Based World Expo

The Plant Based World Expo North America is a leading trade show and conference dedicated to the plant-based industry. As the plant-based movement continues to expand, the Plant Based World Expo plays a pivotal role as a platform for businesses, professionals, and enthusiasts to explore the latest innovations and trends in plant-based foods, beverages, and products.

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Spotlight: Plantega
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Spotlight: Plantega

Plantega is a mission-driven company working to make plant-based food more accessible to diverse communities through innovative partnerships with local delis, bodegas, and foodservice locations.

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Spotlight: OmniFoods
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Spotlight: OmniFoods

With a mission "to innovate food that will treat the planet right, treat animals right and treat us right," OmniFoods is innovating food 2.0 based on Asian eating culture. Offering plant-based authentic Asian appetizers, seafood and luncheon, OMNI’s products include plant-based spring rolls, potstickers, bao buns, fish fillet, tuna as well as meat style luncheon.

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Spotlight: Next Level Burger
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Spotlight: Next Level Burger

Check out America’s first 100% plant-based burger joint chain – bringing something good for the people, animals and the planet (and named "Best Fast Food Chain" by Newsweek's Readers' Choice award).

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Spotlight: Plant-Based Foods News Highlights
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Spotlight: Plant-Based Foods News Highlights

Plant-based foods at Paris 2024. Panda Express brings back plant-based chicken due to consumer demand. Beyond Meat launches own protein. Launches from Bayou Best Foods, Ripple Foods, Juicy Marbles, Elmhurst 1925.

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Spotlight: Plant-Based Foods News Highlights
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Spotlight: Plant-Based Foods News Highlights

Plant-based food sales growth at Kroger. Snapshot of new plant-based foods coming to grocery retail. Mondelez leads plant-based snacks. Plant-based standouts at the National Restaurant Assn Show. And much more…

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Spotlight: Sustainable Grocery News Highlights
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Spotlight: Sustainable Grocery News Highlights

Lidl study increases plant-based sales. Spotlight on grocery retailer sustainability efforts. Ahold's sustainability goals in focus. Greener grocery packaging, including Tesco's meat packaging. Publix supports fish traceability project. Regenerative organic products from Whole Foods. And much more.

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Spotlight: Plant-Based Food News Highlights
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Spotlight: Plant-Based Food News Highlights

Walmart launches bettergoods plant-based food. Kraft Heinz prioritizes plant-based innovation. The Plant Based Seafood Co. arrives at Wegmans. UCLA pledges 50% plant-based meals by 2027. Tacotarian brings plant-based taco fillings to retail. And much more…

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Spotlight: Sustainable QSRs News Highlights
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Spotlight: Sustainable QSRs News Highlights

Starbucks and KFC goals for emissions reductions. Taco Bell/TerraCycle partner on packaging takeback. Shake Shack switches to certified "Carbon Neutral" milk. McDonald's phases out McFlurry spoons. Jollibee supports mangroves. And much more…

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