This Plant-Based Burger is Backed by Bill Gates and Li Ka-Shing
Malika Renee Butss — October 14, 2015 — Lifestyle
References: impossiblefoods & foodrepublic
California company Impossible Foods has made a plant-based burger that has caught the attention of Bill Gates and Hong Kong business tycoon Li Ka-Shing. This meatless dish is said to be unlike any other veggie burger.
Deemed the Impossible Burger, this plant-based burger has recently raised $108 million to begin being produced. With the help of the aforementioned millionaires, this burger will soon be a tasty dish everyone can try. The burger is made with beans, grains, greens and is said to be a veggie burger even meat eaters can enjoy as it does not include any uncompromising ingredients.
Though the Impossible Burger is still in the early stages of being launched, this vegan-friendly meal is set to debut in 2016.
Deemed the Impossible Burger, this plant-based burger has recently raised $108 million to begin being produced. With the help of the aforementioned millionaires, this burger will soon be a tasty dish everyone can try. The burger is made with beans, grains, greens and is said to be a veggie burger even meat eaters can enjoy as it does not include any uncompromising ingredients.
Though the Impossible Burger is still in the early stages of being launched, this vegan-friendly meal is set to debut in 2016.
Trend Themes
1. Plant-based Burgers - The rise of plant-based burgers backed by influential figures like Bill Gates and Li Ka-Shing presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in the food industry, particularly in the development of alternative protein sources.
2. Celebrity Endorsements - The growing trend of celebrity endorsements for plant-based burgers opens up avenues for disruptive innovation in marketing and brand partnerships, as well as influencers' role in promoting sustainable and ethical food choices.
3. Vegan-friendly Alternatives - The increasing demand for vegan-friendly alternatives like the Impossible Burger creates opportunities for disruptive innovation in product development and manufacturing techniques focused on sustainability and health-consciousness.
Industry Implications
1. Food Industry - The food industry should leverage the popularity of plant-based burgers to explore disruptive innovations in product development, marketing strategies, and supply chain management.
2. Alternative Protein - The rise of plant-based burgers supported by celebrities highlights the potential for disruptive innovation in the alternative protein industry, including novel ingredients, production methods, and distribution models.
3. Sustainable Food - The emergence of vegan-friendly alternatives reinforces the need for disruptive innovations in the sustainable food industry, from farming practices to packaging and waste management systems.
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