VANCOUVER, BC, Oct. 13, 2021 /CNW/ - Modern Plant-Based Foods Inc., (CSE: MEAT) ("Modern Plant Based Foods") or (the "Company"), an award-winning plant-based food company, is pleased to announce that Modern Meat, its meat alternative division, has teamed up with Tartistes to create a co-branded plant-based Shepherd's pie now available to retailers and food emporiums across Canada through two top food service distributors.
Since 2009, Tartistes have been making a variety of premium frozen savory and sweet pastry products as well as ready-to-bake pastry shells and patisserie shells. Filled with real food with real taste, all are free of chemical preservatives and additives. Produced in a manufacturing facility in Burnaby, BC that is HACCP compliant and SQF certified, Tartistes products are sold both branded retail packaged and bulk in major regions of Canada and the U.S.A., including Western Canada, Ontario, Washington, Oregon, California and Texas.
Tartistes has built a solid distribution network holding agreements with key distributors including Albertsons, Bakemark, GFS, Sysco, KeHE, Snow Cap Enterprises and Tony's Fine Foods. They are now recognized as a reliable supplier of premium sweet and savory products in their home market of British Columbia and in key regional markets in the U.S.A. The company continues to expand their product line, grow their markets, and satisfy their discerning clients.
"We are witnessing a groundswell of interest in our plant-based meat alternatives and the demand from consumers is that the foods are presented in innovative ways," stated Tara Haddad, Founder and CEO of Modern Plant-Based Foods. "Our plant-based crumble, developed by Chef Karen Barnaby, is so versatile and can be used in many applications. Low in fat and free of chemicals, additives, soy, gluten, nuts and GMOs it is the ideal filling for vegan artisan pies using the incredible recipes and pastries of Tartistes."
According to the Good Food Institute, consumer appetite for plant-based foods is surging as consumers increasingly make the switch to foods that match their changing values and desire for more sustainable options. This growth will continue as more companies bring next-generation innovations to market that really deliver on the most important driver of consumer choice: taste.
"Working with Tartistes is yet another move to broaden our portfolio and reach. Our goal is to increase the presence and accessibility of our quality products thereby contributing to a healthier and more sustainable world," said Tara.
About Modern Plant-Based Foods
Modern Plant-Based Foods is a Canadian food company based in Vancouver, British Columbia that offers a portfolio of plant-based products including meat and dairy-free alternatives, soups and vegan snacks. Our products are available at select restaurants and retailers across Canada including our own Modern Wellness Bars located in Vancouver. We take a holistic approach to plant-based living and understand the importance of providing nutritious and sustainable alternatives to consumers without sacrificing taste. We want people to feel good about the food they eat which is why we are deliberate in choosing ingredients free of soy, gluten, nuts and GMOs.
Our mission is to change the way food is produced and consumed for the benefit of people, animals and the environment by using natural plant-based ingredients.
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SOURCE Modern Plant Based Foods Inc.
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