Planet Based Foods Announces Partnership with Nugget Markets

VANCOUVER, BC, Nov. 6, 2023 /Vwire/ – Planet Based Foods Global Inc. (CSE: PBF) (OTCQB: PBFFF) (FRA: AZ0) (“PBFG,” “Planet Based Foods” or the “Company“), a Company that offers a wide range of hemp-based food alternatives, is pleased to announce its partnership with Nugget Markets, a family-owned grocery chain boasting 16 locations throughout Northern California.

This partnership marks a significant milestone for both Planet Based Foods and Nugget Markets, as it combines their shared dedication to offering high-quality, locally sourced, and sustainable products to consumers in the Northern California region.

Key highlights of this transformative partnership include:

16 New Locations for Planet Based Foods: Nugget Markets’ 16 locations across Northern California provide Planet Based Foods with an exciting opportunity to bring its innovative hemp-based products to a broader and more diverse audience. This expansion signifies a major step forward in PBFG’s mission to revolutionize the way people eat.

Introducing Southwest and Original Varieties:  As of now, Nugget Markets will proudly offer Planet Based Foods’ Southwest and Original Taquitos to its customers. These delectable hemp-based taquitos strongly align with Nugget Markets’ commitment to providing unique, locally developed, and sustainable food options.

UNFI Rocklin Warehouse New Distribution Hub: This collaboration not only brings Planet Based Foods’ enticing offerings to Nugget Markets but also facilitates the launch of a new distribution location at the UNFI Rocklin warehouse. This development strengthens PBFG’s distribution network and ensures greater accessibility to its planet-friendly products.

Braelyn Davis, CEO of Planet Based Foods commented, “Our partnership with Nugget Markets represents a significant stride toward our goal of transforming the food industry. We are excited to introduce our hemp-based Taquitos to their discerning customers and grateful for the opportunity to work alongside a partner that shares our values.”

This partnership builds on the momentum generated by Planet Based Foods’ distribution expansion, detailed in the November 9, 2022 news release linked here. It showcases PBFG’s commitment to forging strategic alliances that enable broader access to its planet-friendly products and further solidifies its presence in the Northern California market.

As of now, customers can experience Planet Based Foods’ Southwest and Original Taquitos at Nugget Markets locations in Northern California.

About Planet Based Foods

PBFG, through its wholly-owned subsidiary in San Diego, California, Planet Based Foods, is a producer of sustainable plant-based food alternatives. Planet Based Foods was founded in 2018 in San Diego, California, with a mission to build a better food system by providing hemp-formulated superfood products to people today that support our planet tomorrow. All Planet Based Foods products are 100% vegan. Planet Based Foods creates clean, non-GMO, nutrient-dense food built for the future: the first line of plant-based foods with sustainable hemp as the number-one ingredient. Founded by former nutrition coach and cannabis marketer Braelyn Davis, food scientist and plant-based pioneer Robert Davis, and restaurant industry veteran Ted Cash, the company aims to establish hemp as a nutrient-dense protein source to feed the world sustainably for generations to come. Planet Based Foods’ suite of products includes its new consumer line of nutritious frozen foods, plant-based food ingredients and handheld comfort foods for food service and restaurants.

For further details about the Company and the listing transaction, please refer to the Company’s listing statement at www.thecse.com and the Company’s profile at www.sedarplus.com. In addition, to view information about the Company and subscribe to automated email alerts for future news and public filings, visit the Planet Based Foods website at www.planetbasedfoods.com.

On Behalf of the Board

Braelyn Davis
CEO and Co-Founder

Forward-Looking Statements

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Vegan Author Releases New Novel Addressing the Perils of Factory Farming

Cincinnati, OH – November 2, 2023Jay VanLandingham is a vegan author with over eight years of experience as an animal rights activist and twelve years of experience as a social worker. Jay’s second dystopian novel, Sentient Rising, was released on October 31st, 2023. Jay has been a vegan and animal rights advocate for ten years. 

SENTIENT RISING is the second book in the Sentient Trilogy, an eco-dystopian series following complex and diverse characters attempting to end an agribusiness industry that is destroying the climate, and the lives of animals. It has received three five out of five-star reviews from Readers’ Favorite, and its predecessor, Sentient, has received 30 five out of five star reviews on Amazon. Sentient Rising can be purchased on Amazon, Kobo, and through Jay’s website

For more information, contact Jay VanLandingham at 513-967-3798 or jayvanauthor@gmail.com

Biomaterials Startup GOZEN Raises $3.3 Million In Seed Funding

Landmark investment positions GOZEN to amplify its influence in next-gen materials

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 25, 2023 /Vwire/ — GOZEN, the revolutionary biomaterials startup that is set to disrupt the fashion, automotive and home furnishings industries, has just announced $3.3 million in a seed funding round.

The funding comes from forward-thinking investors including Happiness Capital (lead investor), Accelr8, Astor Management, and SOSV who recognized GOZEN’s unique potential to transform the world of materials through biology. This investment will enable GOZEN to accelerate research, development, and scaling efforts for its breakthrough biomaterial, LUNAFORM™, and fuel the creation of new materials.

GOZEN is on a mission to replace traditional materials in the fashion and automotive industries by producing a range of high-performing vegan and plastic-free materials. In line with the rising ESG imperative, there is growing demand for sustainable alternatives.

LUNAFORM™, the company’s flagship biomaterial, is produced by microorganisms during a fermentation process and is distinctively free from both plastic and animal components. This innovative material was unveiled earlier this month during Paris Fashion Week at the Balenciaga Summer 24 show Paris Fashion Week. The partnership with Balenciaga culminated in the Balenciaga LUNAFORM™ Maxi Bathrobe Coat and marked the inaugural use of LUNAFORM™ in the fashion industry.

Unlike composite plant-based leathers that are assembled in layers, LUNAFORM™ is a singular, fully formed material, giving it a remarkable tensile strength and natural flexibility. Available in 13-square-foot sheets with customizable thickness and texture, LUNAFORM™ sets a new standard in design adaptability. Its manufacturing method is entirely vegan, non-GMO and avoids the use of harsh synthetic chemicals.

LUNAFORM™’s formation requires a nutrient-rich environment where microorganisms craft intricate, ultra-crystalline patterns. Following the introduction of natural agents, a three dimensional-material begins to form. Unlike composite plant-based leathers that are assembled in layers, LUNAFORM™ emerges as a singular, fully formed material, giving it a remarkable tensile strength and natural flexibility.

GOZEN’s material production process takes just 10 days and bypasses the need for tanning. With the recent investment, the startup is progressing with its plans to open a new facility in Turkey, aiming for an annual production capacity of over 1 million square feet.

“At GOZEN, we produce advanced biomaterials with the potential to unlock circular design. With this investment, we’ve shown that we have a path to delivering on that potential at scale,” says Ece Gozen, founder and CEO of GOZEN.

Po Bronson, Managing Director of SOSV’s IndieBio, was GOZEN’s first investor. “There is a lot of competition now in animal free leather. But I believed that GOZEN’s approach could surpass all others in both performance and economics, and we’ve already demonstrated this by launching our first commercial product – at Fashion Week, no less. We’ve accomplished in months what it’s taken others years to do.”

GOZEN promises to usher in a realm of fresh opportunities for consumers and businesses seeking to align their choices with environmental responsibility while still indulging in top-tier design aesthetics and quality. With the growing embrace of LUNAFORM™, there is a palpable anticipation that this trend will serve as a catalyst, encouraging other brands to adopt eco-conscious materials and practices. This ripple effect holds the potential to nurture a more sustainable and eco-friendly trajectory for the fashion industry at large as well as other industries.

About GOZEN:
GOZEN is a biocreation startup founded by Ece Gozen. GOZEN’s mission is to reshape how we interact with the world around us, advocating for natural connection and a balance between creative expression and the sanctity of our planet. GOZEN’s process combines the harnessing of naturally occurring processes with cutting-edge technology. This transforms organic elements into applied innovation – like their debut material, LUNAFORM™. GOZEN is backed by Happiness Capital, Accelr8, Astor Management and SOSV.

Media Contact:
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Heroes in the Kitchen Preparing Vegan Meals for Heroes at the Frontlines

Israeli FoodTech, vegan food producers, and private chefs unite to fuel frontline soldiers and evacuees with nutritious vegan meals

TEL AVIV, Israel, Oct. 25, 2023 /Vwire/ — In the wake of the devastating events of the October 7th terrorist attack, when Israel awoke to the dawn of a major conflict, a restaurant kitchen in the heart of Tel Aviv became one of many immediately turned into a command center dedicated to the task of churning out hundreds of meals a day. These meals are sustaining the 400,000 soldiers, reservists, and support personnel who have been urgently mobilized to the front lines, as well as the half-million Israeli families forced to evacuate their homes.

Omer Tal, head chef and culinary consultant for Redefine Meat, Ltd. supported this mountainous task by orchestrating an initiative dedicated to serving the vegan/flexitarian soldiers. Chef Tal brought together a collaborative of Israeli foodTech startups, vegan food producers, and 100 volunteers and private chefs.

“Even while in a state of shock, trying to contain the horrific events that took place, it was clear to me that we would not be returning to any form of routine soon,” says Tal. “I felt a deep-seated need to contribute in a meaningful way.” The morning after the attack, Tal called Dor Datner, owner of 12 eateries in Tel Aviv, who—along with his partner, Gilad Harpaz—not only offered their central kitchen but took an active role in kickstarting the project.

1,000 Meals a Day

A Facebook post by Tal drew instant and overwhelming responses from eager volunteers and within 12 hours the kitchen on Tel Giborim Street (which coincidentally means “Hero’s Hill” in Hebrew) was abuzz with culinary activity. The facility had immediately been rigorously sanitized to strict vegan and kosher standards with approval from the Tel Aviv rabbinate.

Several foodTech startups provided their plant-based innovations as raw materials. Redefine Meat donated an impressive three tons of plant-sourced meat alternative materials, including beef and lamb analogs to this and other similar projects. Beef alternatives were also provided by the vegan food producers Green Butcher and More Foods. YoEgg! Foods contributed its plant-based poached eggs, while Creative Pea offered its pea-based chicken and fish solutions. Dairy alternatives, such as vegan cheeses, were contributed by the vegan food companies Plenty 4u, Mama Q, and Utopi E.y.m. Israeli Tofu donated high-quality tofu for various dishes. Including plant-based schnitzels.

Throughout the week, the campaign produced nearly 6,000 meals featuring a diverse selection of nutritious, protein-rich dishes. On the menu were vegan creations of meatball and spaghetti bolognaise, juicy plant-chicken skewers, savory faux fish patties, poached egg analogs in tomato sauce, non-dairy cheese pastries, and similar products. As an added treat, Ornat, the company behind JO-MO Chocolate and Panda Confections generously contributed dairy-free and sugar-free chocolates and Roy Chocolate provided pralines. The rich menu was devised by private chef Noam Carmon, owner of a renowned boutique catering company in Israel.

A Glimmer of Light

“We created meal kits each consisting of 20 portions,” explains Lilach Edman, a private vegan chef known for her pasta artistry. “Each portion was composed of a 150g protein dish, a portion of carbohydrate and fresh vegetables, plus a plant-based delicious treat. We made sure they contained all the food elements. The typical battle rations that normally come in cans can’t provide vegan soldiers with the sustenance they desperately need.” Edman managed the volunteers and kitchen to create vegan meals.

“I reached out to the army bases via the group Vegan Friendly to find out how many vegan or vegetarian soldiers are in each,” adds Liran Cohen, a private vegan chef. The Israeli vegan organization arranges vegan meals for soldiers with dietary restrictions.

“There were some complex logistics in getting the kits to all the bases and evacuated families,” adds Cohen. “But the soldiers’ reactions have been deeply touching—many expressed that the meals provided them with both strength and a comforting sense of home. They were grateful not to have to rely on battle rations. Surprisingly, even some of their carnivorous comrades sampled our vegan dishes and were amazed.”

Following an intense week, the kitchen has closed but the campaign continues to run in full force through a number of smaller private kitchens and restaurants. “We will continue providing raw materials for 50 meals a day for our soldiers,” adds Tal. “The other companies and volunteers have pledged to continue their part until the end of the war. Moreover, some of the kits are also being earmarked for evacuated families and the 5,000 injured survivors in hospitals. These include Arab Israelis and those from the Bedouin community. 50% of the food sent to hospitals for the injured and staff was distributed to Arab Israelis. Our meals were sent to everyone in need, regardless of their race or religion.”

“In the midst of the suffering, sadness, anxiety, and pain that continues to affect us, the Israeli community has rallied together to support and strengthen one another,” continues Tal. “Among the volunteers that turned up were those that had just returned from the funeral of a beloved relative, while others were young survivors of the Nova peace festival that was the first line of attack by the terrorists. For them, volunteering served as a form of initial compensation for trauma, offering precious moments to breathe and connect back to life. For many, this project has provided a glimmer of light in these dark and challenging times.”

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9-Day Vegan Food Tour of South Korea Happening September 2024

Uncover the Charms of South Korea with Green Earth Travel

FLORIDAOct. 23, 2023 /Vwire/ – Green Earth Travel, a leading sustainable travel agency, is excited to introduce South Korea as its newest destination. Boasting a rich history, vibrant culture, and breathtaking landscapes, South Korea offers travelers an unforgettable experience.

In the bustling streets of Seoul, the capital city, ancient palaces stand alongside modern skyscrapers. Travelers can delve into Korean cuisine, savoring spicy kimchi and savory bulgogi. Traditional markets offer a glimpse into local life, showcasing handicrafts, trendy fashion, and culinary delights.

Nature enthusiasts will be mesmerized by South Korea’s national parks, including Seoraksan and Bukhansan. These verdant sanctuaries are perfect for hiking through lush forests, admiring picturesque waterfalls, and taking in the beauty of rolling mountains. Jeju Island, a UNESCO World Heritage site, entices divers with its vibrant marine life.

At Green Earth Travel, sustainability is our top priority. When you book a trip to South Korea with us, you can rest assured knowing your travels align with responsible tourism practices. Our partnerships with eco-friendly accommodations, support for local communities, and promotion of environmentally conscious activities ensure a positive impact on the planet.

Discover the harmonious blend of tradition and innovation in South Korea with Green Earth Travel. Our passionate team of travel experts is committed to curating a trip of a lifetime for you.

For more information about our South Korea packages, visit https://www.greenearthtravel.com/south-korea-vegan-food-adventure.html

About Green Earth Travel:
Green Earth Travel is a leading vegan travel agency dedicated to providing unforgettable travel experiences while promoting cruelty free travel With a focus on eco-friendly accommodations, conservation initiatives, and support for local communities, we ensure that your journey leaves a positive impact on the planet.

Tim Robinson Collaborates with Plant Power Fast Food

Plant Power Fast Food unveils the Michigan-style hot dog in their Hollywood location with proceeds benefiting a climate education non-profit organization.

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 18, 2023 /Vwire/ — Plant Power Fast Food announces a collaboration with acclaimed Michigan actor, writer, and comedian Tim Robinson (I Think You Should Leave, Saturday Night Live, Detroiters). On October 21, the plant-based restaurant chain will introduce a vegan take on the Michigan cult favorite, the Coney hotdog. This limited offer will be available for $7.95 at Plant Power’s Hollywood location through November 2023 while supplies last.

ABOUT THE CONEY DOG & THE LIMITED TIME COLLABORATION

  • Contrary to popular belief, the Coney dog, also called the Coney Island hot dog didn’t start on Coney Island, New York, it was invented in Michigan
  • A true Coney is topped with a meaty chili sauce, a dash of mustard and finely chopped white onions
  • The Coney is so popular that it is served at weddings, parties, and even at funerals in the Midwest and beyond
  • Plant Power Fast Food and Tim Robinson fans can purchase limited edition hats and t-shirts online here
  • All profits from the sales of the Coney and the exclusive merchandise will support the non-profit, Youth Climate Save, led by Genesis Butler.

Zach Vouga, founder of Plant Power Fast Food, expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership saying, “Teaming up with Tim to put a vegan twist on one of his home state dishes has been exciting for us. Being able to channel our combined passions into supporting the incredible work of activist Genesis Butler is fulfilling as she continues to be a beacon of inspiration for our entire team.”

ABOUT PLANT POWER FAST FOOD 
Founded in 2016 the Plant Power Restaurant Group, LLC is a privately held company headquartered in San Diego, CA. The company aims to transform the fast food industry by providing delicious, plant-based options of the food people know and love. The company is committed to delivering convenient, satisfying plant-based options without compromising on taste or satisfaction. Visit plantpowerfastfood.com to learn more about the company’s sustainability mission, vision, and menu.

ABOUT YOUTH CLIMATE SAVE 
Spearheaded by activist Genesis Butler, Youth Climate Save is a global, youth-led organization dedicated to highlighting the connection between animal agriculture and climate change. Learn more here.

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