Food News of the Week: Beyond Meat Teams Up With Basketball Stars, Ella Mills Saves Allplants, and Morocco Gets Its First Dairy-Free Milk Brand  

Valentine’s Day is approaching, and if you're in Los Angeles or London, there are romantic restaurants offering special deals for the occasion. Alternatively, you can surprise your loved one with a reservation or stay in and bake a heart-shaped chocolate cake. In other news, the National Basketball Players Association has collaborated with Beyond Meat to launch a cookbook featuring recipes from top basketball stars. Additionally, other vegan food developments include the launch of Morocco's first dairy-free milk brand, Nabatlé, and Deliciously Ella acquiring the plant-based meal platform Allplants.

Among restaurant updates, Tim Hortons has eliminated extra charges for dairy-free milk, following the footsteps of other chains like Starbucks and Scooter's Coffee. Odd Burger has expanded its presence by offering frozen plant-based products in Calgary Co-Op stores, while Mr. Charlie's in Los Angeles has introduced an ice cream inspired by the McFlurry called Mr. Fluff-Head. Moreover, Juicy Marbles has launched a vegan lamb product in North America, and Violife has introduced lentil-based creamers. Exciting developments are also happening in Germany, with a study predicting the creation of 250,000 jobs in the alternative protein sector.