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ParmCrisps Launches Plant-Based, Dairy-Free Cheese Crisps

The 100% Cheese Cracker Enters the Plant-Based Category to Expand Consumer Base

 

When we received the press release about yet, another plant-based snack we were like, really, not again. Almost everyday snacks and beverage drinks would arrive at our office, and not one person in our office would give a thumbs up.

Finally, one arrived, and after just one bite it had our entire staff’s approval. With not one, but two thumbs up!

One editor was heard saying, “I only wish that we had a case of these delectable, and perfectly flavored plant-based snacks.”

 

Discover snacking again GF, Vegan, and DF

ParmCrisps, the nutritionally on-trend snack brand, has once again broken through the confines of the cracker category. The brand is eager to announce its newest line, Plant-Based ParmCrisps, made from 100% dairy-free cheese. Plant-Based ParmCrisps will come in two timeless flavors: Sea Salt and Cracked Black Pepper and will be a first-of-its-kind product that caters to the plant-based lifestyle.

Grocery sales of plant-based foods have grown 29% in the past two years, according to SPINS data released in 2020. Plant-based cheese, in particular, has seen an 18% spike since 2019. Americans are increasingly enlisting in a plant-based lifestyle with vegan options, and the plant-based category has exploded to reach $5 Billion in 2020. As a result, restaurants, retailers, and food brands are innovating swiftly and strategically.

“THANK YOU, SAM. A snack that I can’t stop eating, and no tummy aches. Having food allergies, I was worried. Grace Capobianco Ceo- Downtown Magazine”

 

ParmCrisps Launches Plant-Based, Dairy-Free Cheese Crisps
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“The ParmCrisps innovation strategy has always been developed with the consumer top-of-mind,” says Sam Kestenbaum, CEO of ParmCrisps. ”When we noticed a trend toward plant-based snacking, we partnered with Whole Foods to create a solution for both our consumers and our retail partners. Plant-Based ParmCrisps is that solution, and it tastes so good that we’re confident both mainstream and plant-based consumers will fall in love.”

SPINS, for the last 52 weeks has proved ParmCrisps as the number one Cheese Crisp brand in both the Natural and Grocery category, and we can see why!

Natural Channel’s fastest-growing brand in the entire cracker set. As the Natural Channel leader, Whole Foods and its parent company, Amazon, partnered closely with ParmCrisps for the development and launch of this dairy-free crisp and will have an exclusive on the item in 2020. This first-ever dairy-free cheese crisp will be driving incremental basket sizes and bringing new consumers into the exploding Cheese Crisp category.

Find these first of their kind, plant-based cheese crisps in Whole Foods nationwide in October 2020 for an SRP of $4.79. ParmCrisps are the first-ever no sugar, no gluten snack made from real, oven-baked cheese, and now, dairy-free options.

 

ParmCrisps Launches Plant-Based, Dairy-Free Cheese Crisps
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About ParmCrisps

ParmCrisps Branded Snacks are artisan-crafted, crunchy crisps made from oven-baked cheese and premium seasonings.  Whether consumers are Keto, Plant-Based, or Sugar-Free, ParmCrisps brings them a go-to snack that fits their cravings and lifestyle. ParmCrisps also offers Snack Mixes, the first low-carb, low-sugar Snack Mix to satisfy even the biggest cravings. The brand has been celebrated as a favorite, innovative snack by Food Network, Hungry Girl, NOSH, Medium, Whole Foods Magazine, Oxygen Magazine, and now Downtown Magazine NYC. ParmCrisps can be found and purchased on ParmCrisps.com, and in major retailers nationwide.

Don’t walk but RUN to your nearest Whole Foods Store. We highly recommend this product and congratulate Sam on his growing success.
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Wagamama Plant Based Dishes

According to John Parker’s article in the Economist, he believed that 2019 would be the year of the Vegan. Especially among Millenials.  Yes, folks, even the Guardian and Forbes agree that veganism has gone mainstream.

In response to increasing demand for plant-based dishes –

Wagamama has once again collaborated with innovative UK vegan Chef Gaz Oakley to put his twist on his highly popular recipe for smoky, spicy and sticky seitan BBQ ribs.

 

The dish was adapted from the original seitan recipe, taking advantage of Oakley’s flavor profile but using Wagamama’s own cherry hoisin and sticky vegan sauces, and accompanying the dish with rice, caramelized lime and broccoli topped with chili for a more complete menu offering.

Wagamama offers Plant Based Dishes
Chef Gaz Oakley
Dan Metz our Associate Editor had the pleasure of tasting the Vegan dishes this past Monday. “Wagamama has a really good vegan/vegetarian menu filled with all kinds of delicious options that would help even a meat-eater like myself est more vegetarian. The ribs dish was tangy, crunchy on the outside, and definitely reminiscent of real ribs. It was an interesting direction but isn’t necessarily a standout compared to all of the other vegan and vegetarian options available.”

 

Wagamama offers Plant Based Dishes
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More and more people are opting to consume less meat –

driven by concerns about health, the environment and the ethical treatment of animals. The additional upside is that eating a more plant-based diet has shown to support health, contributing to lower levels of cholesterol and blood pressure, and reduced risk of developing coronary heart disease, high blood pressure, and diabetes.

 

 

 

Don’t worry if you are not based in the US, you can go to your nearest Wagamama’s as it features more than 29 vegan or vegetarian options diners and they will gladly customize other dishes to satisfy their dietary concerns.

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Featured Living Technology

The Best Tech and Gear Gift Guide for the Holidays

Downtown’s best tech and gear gift guide for the tech-obsessed on your holiday shopping list, or to satisfy your own inner techie, includes a round-up of super cool items from translation earbuds to camping gear. Cheers to finding the perfect gift for anyone who wants to keep up with the current state of technology today!

 

 

The Best Tech and Gear Gift Guide for the Holidays
Insulated Touchscreen Gloves
The Best Tech and Gear Gift Guide for the Holidays
Insulated Touchscreen Gloves

Touch tech that never fails. Our Publisher’s favorite tech gloves for 2019.

Mujjo, has perfectly blended in the tech so that it complements the sleek style of the glove. The stretch knit fleece fabric stretches in all directions for a comfortable pre-curved fit. The fabric is given a highly conductive treatment that mimics the conductive properties of the skin to make them touchscreen compatible before being sewn into a slim, stretchy profile that conforms to the shape of your hands.

It works all the time, every time. After all, no one wants to take their glove off to scroll through Instagram, we’re better than that.

 

 

 

Geeks, Gear and Tech Holiday Gift Guide

 

Introducing Ambassador, the highest quality interpreter for professionals and travelers of all backgrounds. From training to travel, groups to solo, the Ambassador allows you to have smooth conversations free from the constraints of language barriers. Sleek and specially designed over-the-ear interpreter engineered to translate speech with higher accuracy than any other tool on the market.

 

Geeks, Gear and Tech Holiday Gift Guide

 

The Tree Of Light is a stunningly beautiful sculptural art piece, that replaces just about everything you’d normally keep on your nightstand. It’s a sleek LED lamp with a thin, cherry wood shade, and brightness that can be smoothly adjusted via the touch controls on the base. The “Sleep Mode” setting will even turn it off automatically after 30 minutes, so you don’t have to worry about falling asleep with the lights on. But it doesn’t stop there. The lamp base has an integrated wireless charging pad, as well as a sticker receiver, so you can wirelessly charge any phone. If your phone doesn’t already have wireless charging, just choose between the Lightning (iPhone) or Micro USB (Android) options, and your lamp will arrive with a super-thin wireless receiver that you can stick directly on your device, and start using the charging platform instantly.

This gorgeous charging lamp even comes with a built-in neodymium speaker. Just pair your device to the lamp, and play your favorite music wirelessly. You can even use the touch controls on the lamp to adjust the volume and skip songs.

Goodbye boring desk lamps, switches, messy tangled cords, and clutter!

 

Geeks, Gear and Tech Holiday Gift Guide

 

Devialet Gold Phantom. The best wireless speaker in the world. This speaker from Devialet emits an ultra-dense sound with physical impact. No distortion, no saturation, no background noise and features our exclusive Analog Digital Hybrid Technology. With power, clarity, and precision unlike anything, you’ve heard before. With power, clarity, and precision unlike anything, you’ve heard before.

 

 

This summer, OMEGA partnered with The Metropolitan Museum of Art to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Moon landing, and created the Speedmaster “First OMEGA in Space The Met Edition. This watch comes with a red and white striped NATO strap, a nod to the Museum’s signature color, with The Met’s logo engraved on the loop. Each model will be delivered inside a unique presentation box, crafted with The Met logo, and retail for $5,200.

 

 

 

Geeks, Gear and Tech Holiday Gift Guide

Our music-obsessed editor in chief swears by the superior sound, chic design, and cutting-edge technology of these Sennheiser Momentum headphones. They feature intuitive controls, active noise cancellation, and transparent hearing so that you can enjoy your tunes while still being fully present in real life. The leather head strap and cushy earcups deliver superior comfort while looking great on the go.
Geeks, Gear and Tech Holiday Gift Guide
From industry leader and trusted CBD brand, Charlotte’s Web’s holiday box is offering 30 Days of Calm. The box includes a beautiful set of relaxation and holiday tip cards with positive affirmations, activities, and useful information, and includes CBD oil in mint chocolate and Calm gummies, both made from responsibly farmed USA grown hemp. All Charlotte’s Web products are third party tested and a certificate of analysis is available upon request.
Geeks, Gear and Tech Holiday Gift Guide

Can’t stay away from your tech? Don’t want to rely on campsites with outlets? MPOWERD’s inflatable solar night is perfect. Charge it during the day, then strap it to your tent at night for a lantern that will charge your phone, your GPS, or anything else you need.

Geeks, Gear and Tech Holiday Gift Guide

Bugaboo Camper, Four Person Nesting Camp Cookset: When our associate editor goes camping, he needs every inch of space. The four-person Bugaboo Camper comes with two pots (2L and 3L) with strainer lids, frying pan, four large mugs with insulated sleeves and Sip-Through Lids, bowls, and plates for everyone, a pot gripper, and a carry bag that doubles as a sink. And all of that fits inside of the 3L pot for easy transport. Perfect for feasting in the great outdoors.

 

Geeks, Gear and Tech Holiday Gift Guide

 

This beautifully designed reading lamp at Roche Bobois, designed by Carlo Zerbaro, with a base and structure in varnished steel with a matte finish, col. black, oxidized steel screen giving a reflection of multi-colored material (oxidized copper). With adjustable direct or indirect light source. Perfect for any room.

 

 

Geeks, Gear and Tech Holiday Gift Guide

 

Nimble is making tech products from plant-based bioplastics, recycled aluminum, and fabric made from recycled water bottles. The carbon-neutral portable chargers, wireless stand chargers, phone cases, and cables are all shipped in plastic-free packaging made from scrap paper and non-toxic inks and adhesives, and to encourage tech recycling, each item ships with an envelope to pack up your various cables, plugs, phones, mp3 players, and chargers, and you can go online to print out a free shipping label. The company has recently acquired B-Corporation status, verifying that they meet the highest standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability.