New Vegan Candy Hits Walmart, Neat Burger Bows Out of the UK, and Sunday Supper Shoots for $2.5M

A new survey from the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM) reveals that almost half of Americans are open to adopting a plant-based diet for environmental reasons. The survey, which included over 2,200 participants, also found that around 40 percent support taxes on meat and dairy products, with over half believing that the government should incentivize farmers to shift from animal farming to plant-based agriculture.

In other plant-based food news, Walmart has expanded its Bettergoods range with the launch of new vegan candies, including sour belts, straws, and gummy cockatoos. Additionally, Happiee has introduced Lion's Mane Mushroom Chunks, a less-processed vegan alternative to meat, while Sunday Supper has secured $2.5 million in funding to expand its plant-based frozen Italian meal offerings to over 1,000 retailers by the end of the year. These developments reflect a growing trend towards healthier and more sustainable eating choices among consumers.