The winners of the $5,000 prizes are: Coconut Bliss of Eugene, OR; Neuaura of New York City; and Vegan Street of Chicago, IL. The three winners were selected by the public during a month-long online voting period.

National Restaurant Association (NRA) officials have recognized some of the industry’s most creative new offerings with NRA’s 2014 Food and Beverage Innovations (FABI) Awards.

Silverland Bakery, Forest Park, Ill., says its new Natural Food Bars curb hunger and offer more benefits—thanks to a hand-crafted formula including fruits, nuts and natural enhancers, such as ginger, cocoa and turmeric.

Less than half of consumers who use meat alternatives are using the products in place of real meat, and 16% indicate using the products alongside meat offerings.

This acquisition will bring about the creation of Dominex Natural Foods.

A recent Gallup survey found 5% of the U.S. population label themselves as vegetarian.

Some vegans may not be getting enough iodine in their diets, suggests a study published online ahead of print on May 25, 2011, in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism.