The surge in 100% plant-based protein products and flexitarian (incorporating animal and plant protein) products is not a trend, it is here to stay.  Plant-based protein is now a multi-billion-dollar industry that is growing at a rate of over 20% per year. 

The fifth equity funding round since Impossible Foods launched in 2011 is intended to accelerate the company’s rapid scale-up, including accelerated hiring and capacity expansion at the company’s Oakland, plant. In total, the foodtech startup has raised more than $750 million.

The family-owned food company, named by Women’s Health® as one of the best veggie burger brands, according to nutritionists, recently announced a global expansion into 15 countries in Europe, South America and the Caribbean.

RESPECT™ Turkey Burgers and new RESPECT™ Wagyu Beef Burgers are made with simple, wholesome & all-natural ingredients, instead of chemicals and preservatives.

Mixed with salt, egg powder and breadcrumbs to improve the taste, and colored with red beetroot juice and saffron, the concoction will taste similar to a normal burger, claim researchers.

Zagat announced its 2012 fast-food survey for best best burgers, fries, coffee and more.

The limited-service burger segment is the largest menu segment by revenue in the restaurant industry.

Friendly Ice Cream Corp. is banking on the marriage of cone and burger in a new partnership with Burger King, according to media reports.

Burger King plans to roll out new-and-improved French fries next week.