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Vegan events in DFW over the weekend of 7/13/2024
Dallas Vegan Insider
July 11, 2024
Happy Thursday friends. Hope you all are enjoying some respite from the heat. I am travelling this week, so keeping the newsletter short. Including some of the events happening this weekend and somethings to do in the DFW area.
Events around DFW
DFW Vegan Ladies is having Pepitas Meet up on Thursday July 11th at 6PM at the 1115 W Hickory St Suite 113 Denton Texas.
Join DFW Veggie Lovers for their July's Bites & Brews event at J's international grill in Richardson TX. It is on Sunday, 12th July.
Chef Jessica Wilson’s Vegan Cooking Class on Sunday, 12th July. Unfortunately, the class is full at this time but you may want to follow her for future offerings.
Beyond this weekend, there is Vegan BBQ at Pegasus City Brewery on Saturday, July 20th. It is a pop up event hosted by Southern Fried Vegan.
Try Something New This Weekend
Swirled Peace
Newest all plant based froyo shop in Dallas, opening on July 6th 2024
Longing for a good plant based desert place with a lot of different options? Well, this weekend a new shop opens in the Oak Cliff neighborhood of Dallas which is 100% vegan. They are located at 309 W. 8th Street in Dallas and open their doors on July 6th. Check out their Instagram account for more details, the initial pictures and reels look awesome.
News You Can Use
VegOut Magazine put together a list of 6 brands that have vitamin supplements for Vegans.
A short article by Vegconomist that discusses the growth of plant based convenience foods.
Here is an article for how to go plant based. It covers topics like how to get enough proteins, roll of fruits and vegetables in the diet. etc.
This article explores if vegan diet, exercise and meditation halt Alzheimer’s disease.
Denmark is spending $100 million to nudge its citizens to go plant-based
Green Meets Screen: How GreenPlate and BigZpoon Are Revolutionizing Plant-Based Dining
GreenPlate, a plant-based consulting firm, has partnered with BigZpoon, a B2B SaaS company specializing in personalized allergen and nutrition services for the foodservice industry. This collaboration aims to offer restaurant diners personalized menus with detailed nutrition and allergen information. GreenPlate's expertise in plant-based cuisine integration and BigZpoon's menu management technology will work together to provide transparency and tailored dining experiences for customers with specific dietary needs or preferences.
The partnership promises to boost restaurant sales by improving customer satisfaction and attracting a broader clientele seeking customized dining experiences. BigZpoon's software streamlines the process of maintaining and updating nutrition and allergen information, potentially reducing operational expenses for restaurants. Additionally, the data collected through BigZpoon's platform indicates a growing demand for 100% plant-based options, driven by health, environmental, and lifestyle factors.
This partnership is an exciting development for the plant-based community and the restaurant industry as a whole. It addresses several key issues, including transparency in food ingredients, accommodation of dietary restrictions, and the increasing demand for plant-based options. By making it easier for restaurants to offer and manage plant-based menu items, this collaboration could accelerate the adoption of vegan and vegetarian options in mainstream dining establishments. Moreover, the personalized menu feature could help normalize plant-based eating by presenting it as just another dietary choice among many, potentially reducing stigma and encouraging more people to explore plant-based options. Overall, this initiative seems like a win-win for consumers, restaurants, and the plant-based movement.
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