Food News of the Week: Meatless Brisket, Trader Joe’s Bubble Waffles, and a Lunchables Makeover

Chunk Foods is launching a plant-based meat alternative in the form of a giant meatless brisket, expanding their line of vegan steaks. Trader Joe's is introducing Bubble Waffles to their frozen aisle, offering a plant-based take on a classic Hong Kong street food. Mighty Yum is revamping their plant-based Lunchables, now called Munchables, with healthier ingredients like soy-free and gluten-free options. Additionally, Austria's Revo Foods and Oshi Foods are releasing improved versions of their fish-free salmon slices, catering to the growing demand for plant-based seafood alternatives. Target is expanding Tabitha Brown's permanent line with new plant-based sausages and salad kits, while CVS is introducing a new wellness-focused in-house brand called Well Market.

In the business world, dairy giant Lactalis Group is launching Enjoy! brand of dairy-free milks in Canada, while New Culture partners with Korean conglomerate CJ CheilJedang to scale up production of their animal-free mozzarella cheese for pizzerias. These developments highlight the continued growth and innovation in the plant-based food industry, offering consumers more choices for sustainable and delicious alternatives to traditional animal products.