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GTFO, IT'S...THE LAST CHANCE TO INVEST AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

about 2 months ago

OUR CAMPAIGN IS ENDING TODAY!

We sincerely want to thank all of our customers, investors, and supporters. We are grateful for our opportunity to innovate, disrupt, and change the status quo. We could not have come this far without you, and we are just beginning.

As you think about one's purpose in life, just remember the timeless quote...

"If Not Us, Who? And If Not Now, When?

Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Tanya & Marc Pierce

Co-Founders, GTFO It's Vegan

Crowdfunding Ending in Less than 48 Hours. $644k Raised and Growing. Tell Your Friends Before It's Too Late!

about 2 months ago

OUR CAMPAIGN ENDS TOMORROW!

LESS THAN 48 HOURS LEFT TO BECOME AN INVESTOR OWNER IN GTFO IT'S VEGAN!

In Case You Missed It, Here Are Few Reasons Why.
In UNDER 2 YEARS SINCE LAUNCH, GTFO It's Vegan...

Has generated nearly $5 million in revenue, sold over 414,000 items and fulfilled over 40,000 orders;
Operates our own 14k square foot warehouse in Lake Forest, California where we inventory, pick, pack and ship the widest range of vegan and plant-based products available in the market today, including over 3,000 skus across 750 brands;
Organically built an extensive following, including over 125,000 Instagram followers, nearly 70,000 opt-in email subscribers, and 30,000 retail and wholesale customers;
Launched our own line of products under their GreatFood’s It’s Vegan private label, including the most extensive line of vegan sashimi (tuna, salmon, sailfish, and calamari) in the market, over 50 vegan baked goods and deserts, and a line of samosas we launched in collaboration with companies like JUST Egg and Impossible Foods;
Become the go-to-destination for both domestic and international companies seeking to launch their brands into the U.S. market – in the past few months we have launched major brands like VFC, OmniPork, UnMeat and OZO;
Developed and launched a proprietary software-as-a-service platform to rapidly market test new and existing vegan products among GTFO It’s Vegan’s subscriber base of over 65k vegans, vegetarians, flexitarians, diet restrictive (e.g. gluten and dairy free), and health conscious consumers; and,
Formalized a relationship with Support+Feed, led by Maggie Baird, whereby GTFO It's Vegan will donate food and provide fulfillment services to join in their mission to create an equitable, plant-based food system to combat food insecurity.

Thank you again for all of your support in helping us strive to become one the of the most important companies in this century to ensure the sustainability of our people and our planet!

Tanya & Marc Pierce

Co-Founders, GTFO It's Vegan

TIME IS RUNNING OUT! Only 36 Hours Left To Invest

about 2 months ago

LESS THAN 2 DAYS LEFT
TO BECOME AN OWNER INVESTOR
IN GTFO IT'S VEGAN

Launched May 15, 2020, GTFO It’s Vegan has quickly emerged as the largest player in the online vegan grocery market. We are pioneering the "Better For You, Better For The Planet" movement, appealing to individuals who may not be vegans today, but are seeking to eat and live better, without sacrificing the enjoyment of eating a great meal. We seek out the newest innovations in vegan foods from all around the world, including meat, seafood, cheese and dairy, bakery, snacks, and much more. We currently have over 3,000 skus across 750+ brands.

Just click this video to learn more!

Our Crowdfunding Campaign has now raised $632,000 among 752 investors!

While we are approaching our target raise, we aren't there yet. Help us get there! There is still time to invest or increase your investment.

We are so grateful for everyone that has invested and for all of the amazing support we have received.

Once this round closes, you won't have another opportunity to get in at the ground floor.

URGENT! ONLY 2 DAYS LEFT TO INVEST!

about 2 months ago

ONLY 2 DAYS LEFT TO BECOME AN OWNER INVESTOR IN GTFO IT'S VEGAN

Our Crowdfunding Campaign has now raised $625,000 among 741 investors!

While we are approaching our target raise, we aren't there yet. Help us get there! There is still time to invest or increase your investment.

We are so grateful for everyone that has invested and for all of the amazing support we have received.

Once this round closes, you won't have another opportunity to get in at the ground floor.

GTFO Begins Shipping To Canada!

about 2 months ago

After significant consumer demand and requests, GTFO It's Vegan will begin shipping to customers in Canada in May 2022. Initial markets will include the major metropolitan areas (e.g. Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Calgary) where UPS can deliver within 24-48 hours.

We have been working on a solution to ship to Canada for some time now. The difficulties of shipping out of the country have been exacerbated by the pandemic, but we have finally arrived at a solution with UPS that will guarantee shipments will arrive within 24-48 hours without issue.

This is a major milestone for us, as it marks our first of many expansions in to international markets. We hope to add other international geographies, such as the United Kingdom by late summer.

After launching GTFO It's Vegan less than 24 months ago, we have quickly learned that the issue of "vegan food desserts" -- or places where vegan and plant-based foods are not readily available -- is a global issue.

As we continue to deliver on our vision to become the destination for everything vegan, for everyone, everywhere, international expansion is a key component of our growth strategy. We are so excited to take this first step and look forward to extending our footprint as THE destination for all consumers seeking to eat and live better from the U.S. to everywhere in the world.

Hodo Foods Launches Heat-and-Eat Vegan Scrambled Eggs On GTFO It's Vegan

2 months ago

April 18, 2022 by Allie Mitchell

This heat-and-eat product is the answer to all your vegan breakfast dreams!

In a world of abundant vegan meat alternatives, people crave to see the same thing happen with plant-based egg products. And things are looking up! Hodo Foods’ new Vegan All-Day Egg Scramble is hitting shelves. Once you try it, you’ll never go back to eating chicken eggs.

Known for making top-tier soy-based products like flavorful tofu cubes, crumbles, and yuba, Hodo Foods is a key player in the plant-based industry. The brand’s newest product was created in response to the lack of high-protein, nutrient-dense, and convenient egg alternatives—and let’s just say, they understood the assignment.

Vegan Scrambled Eggs That Offer as Much Protein as Chicken Eggs

Hodo Foods’ All-Day Egg Scramble mimics the flavor and texture of chicken eggs. It’s fluffy, soft, and adds the right amount of oomph to your toast, breakfast bowls, burritos, stir-fries, and more. Nutrition-wise, this vegan egg alternative offers just as much protein as a chicken egg, and is a good source of calcium, fiber, and iron—without any cholesterol, of course.

From ingredients to preparation, the All-Day Egg Scramble is simple. It’s made primarily of organic, non-GMO soybeans with a handful of ingredients and vibrant spices like turmeric, garlic, cumin, and paprika. Best of all, it’s ready to heat and eat out of the package. No cracking, no scrambling, no seasoning—just microwave it, and voila!

“The All-Day Egg Scramble is a twist on a Hodo bestseller from our early days at farmers’ markets, reflecting the wholesome craveability and convenience of this plant-protein egg alternative. Hodo’s Egg Scramble tastes like eggs and is made of clean, whole plant-based ingredients: true to Hodo’s farmers’ market roots in deliciousness, health, and convenience,” said Minh Tsai, Founder and CEO of Hodo Foods.

Where to Find Hodo Foods’ All-Day Egg Scramble

Wondering where to find Hodo Foods’ All-Day Egg Scramble? The product already launched on the online vegan grocery service GTFO It's Vegan. This month, the product also begins its initial rollout in the Texas area primarily. Within the next few months, customers will be able to find it at 1,500 stores including Whole Foods Market, Natural Grocers, Sprouts, Albertsons, Earth Fare, National Co+op, and Erewhon.

ONLY 5 DAYS LEFT! In Case You Missed This, Here Are 7 Reasons To Invest In GTFO It's Vegan!

2 months ago

Started less than 24 months ago by husband and wife team Marc and Tanya Pierce, GTFO It’s Vegan has emerged as a dominant player in the online retail and wholesale space for vegan and plant based foods.

Our vision is to be the destination for everybody, everywhere, for everything vegan. And our mission is to become the most important company in this century to ensure the sustainability of our environment.

Since launching the company on May 15^th, 2020, GTFO It’s Vegan…

Has generated just under $5 million in revenue, sold over 410,000 items and fulfilled over 40,000 orders;
Operates our own 14k square foot warehouse in Lake Forest, California where we inventory, pick, pack and ship the widest range of vegan and plant-based products available in the market today, including over 3,000 skus across 750 brands;
Organically built an extensive following, including over 123,000 Instagram followers, 65,000 email subscribers, and 30,000 retail and wholesale customers;
Launched our own line of products under their GreatFood’s It’s Vegan private label, including the most extensive line of vegan sashimi (tuna, salmon, sailfish, and calamari) in the market, over 50 vegan baked goods and deserts, and a line of samosas we launched in collaboration with companies like JUST Egg and Impossible Foods;
Become the go-to-destination for both domestic and international companies seeking to launch their brands into the U.S. market – in the past few months we have launched major brands like VFC, OmniPork, UnMeat and RevoluGreen;
Developed and launched a proprietary software-as-a-service platform to rapidly market test new and existing vegan products among GTFO It’s Vegan’s subscriber base of over 65k vegans, vegetarians, flexitarians, diet restrictive (e.g. gluten and dairy free), and health conscious consumers; and,
Formalized a relationship with Support+Feed, led by Maggie Baird, whereby GTFO It's Vegan will donate food and provide fulfillment services to join in their mission to create an equitable, plant-based food system to combat food insecurity.

This crowdfunding round is closing in 5 days! Again, for those that have invested, we thank you so much for all of your support. And for those thinking about investing, we hope you join our mission to become the most important company in this century to ensure the sustainability of our people and our planet.

Yours In Health & Happiness,

Marc & Tanya

CoFounders, GTFO It's Vegan

ONLY 10 DAYS LEFT! There Is Still Time To Invest Or Increase Your Investment

2 months ago

We are very excited to announce that our Crowdfunding Campaign is approaching $600,000 among 674 investors!

We are so grateful for everyone that has invested and for all of the amazing support we have received.

While we are approaching our target raise, we aren't there yet. Help us get there! There is still time to invest or increase your investment.

Once this round closes, you won't have another opportunity to get in at the ground floor.

And don't forget, depending on your level of investment, you can still earn BONUS SHARES.

Thank you again for all of your support in helping us strive to become one the of the most important companies in this century to ensure the sustainability of our people and our planet!

Tanya & Marc Pierce

Co-Founders, GTFO It's Vegan

Notice of Funds Disbursement

2 months ago

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As you might know, GTFO It's Vegan has exceeded its minimum funding goal. When a company reaches its minimum on StartEngine, it's about to begin withdrawing funds. If you invested in GTFO It's Vegan be on the lookout for an email that describes more about the disbursement process.

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Notice of Material Change in Offering

3 months ago

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GTFO It's Vegan Raises Over $500k

3 months ago

We are very excited to announce our Crowdfunding Campaign has now raised over $500k. We are so grateful for everyone that has invested and for all of the amazing support we have received.

With this investment, we have already implemented several major enhancements to our business model that will continue to streamline operations and enable us to take GTFO It's Vegan to the next level.

Highlights include:

1) In December 2021, we moved in to a larger warehouse in Southern California and increased our cold storage capacity by 50%. This enabled us to not only increase the number of products offered, but we are now serving as the distributor for several new international brands entering the U.S. market, including unMEAT, RevoluGreen, MyWaygu, and several others.

2) We brought on an extensive set of brokers and outside sales team members to promote and sell our private label products, anchored by our GreatFoods It's Vegan sashimi line, into several major distribution channels across the U.S., including Sysco and KeHE. This will enable us to offer our products across major retailers and restaurants across the U.S. in the coming months. We also will be soon launching a full line of GreatFoods It's Vegan cheese slices, shreds and cream cheeses.

3) We have purchased and initiated implementation of a completely new Warehouse Management System (scheduled to be fully implemented by April 30th, 2022) that will completely automate our pick-pack-ship operations. This is forecasted to increase our productivity by 50%, sending out more orders per day, streamlining inventory in-take and establishing the the foundation for the automation required to open additional warehouses across the U.S. in the coming months -- a critical evolution to expand operations outside Southern California and realize far cheaper shipping rates to customer in the Midwest and East.

4) We have launched an industry first, proprietary rapid product concept testing platform that enables vendors to test new products among our panel of over 60k subscribers - this is the largest panel available in the U.S. today, comprised of vegan, vegetarian, flexitarian, gluten and dairy free, and plant-based curious consumers. With this platform, we can not only help vendor partners gain instant feedback on new product innovations, helping them know before product launch, what will succeed and fail in the market, but also help evaluate appeal of existing products in the market. Our platform assigns a proprietary score between 1 and 100 that tells the vendor the likelihood their product will succeed in the market, as well as predict the likelihood existing products will gain widespread appeal in the market.

Other notable milestones include:

We have now fulfilled nearly 40k orders since inception, including over 400k items sold
Our sales since inception in May 2020 is nearly $5M, representing nearly a 250% increase in sales from 2020 to 2021
We have nearly 120k followers on Instagram (up from < 50k at the start of the Crowdfunding campaign) - a 140% increase! And all of our followers have been acquired organically. With this following, our custom made videos (posts, recipes, memes) average 300k views, with some recent posts going viral with over 2.5M views.

GTFO It's Vegan has become the go-to-platform to first launch the newest products available in the market, with notable new brands including VFC, OmniPork, unMEAT, as well as new products from your favorites including Beyond and Impossible.

We are so incredibly grateful for all of the support we have received, and we are just getting started.

This crowdfunding round is closing soon! Again, for those that have invested, we thank you so much for all of your support. And for those thinking about investing, we hope you join our mission to become the most important company in this century to ensure the sustainability of our people and our planet.

Yours In Health & Happiness,

Marc & Tanya

CoFounders, GTFO It's Vegan

GTFO It’s Vegan Signs with KeHe and Sysco to Bring Best-Selling Vegan Sashimi Nationwide

3 months ago

March 15, 2022

Online retailer GTFO It’s Vegan announces it has obtained US national distribution for its plant-based sashimi through both KeHe and Sysco.

The distribution deal will bring GTFO’s private label sashimi line, which includes plant-based tuna, salmon, sailfish and calamari, to restaurants and grocery stores across the US. The brand’s tuna and salmon sashimi is also now available at Beyond Sushi, an NYC restaurant chain famous for its creative vegan sushi menu.

GTFO’s extensive sashimi range first debuted in November 2021, and quickly became one of the company’s most popular product lines.

GTFO, launched in May 2020 by husband and wife Marc and Tanya Pierce, has set out to pioneer the “New Age Vegan Movement” by exclusively featuring the most innovative plant-based food items. According to the company, its store currently stocks over 3,000 products covering 750+ brands, which it can deliver to US customers within 24-72 hours. Since its debut, GTFO says it has fulfilled nearly 40,000 orders containing over 400,000 plant-based items, while also serving approximately 400 wholesale clients.

Powerful partners

KeHe operates one of the largest natural and grocery distribution networks in North America, employing more than 5,500 employee-owners and a network of 16 distribution center locations. Sysco is a leading global distributor and seller of food and non-food products that services thousands of restaurants, hotels, healthcare and educational facilities.

GTFO has continued to accelerate its growth in recent months, adding popular emerging brands like VFC and TMRW Foods to its extensive selection. By joining forces with such powerful distribution partners, GTFO says the company has taken a major leap forward.

“This expansion of our GreatFoods It’s Vegan line of sashimi into national retail and foodservice distribution represents a major milestone in the evolution of GTFO It’s Vegan,” states Marc Pierce, GTFO It’s Vegan’s President and Co-Founder. “As we continue to expand our footprint beyond online, to include manufacturing and business-to-business distribution, we are grateful to secure such an amazing portfolio of partnerships to fuel our growth.”

VEGAN FRIED CHICK*N ACTIVIST BRAND NOW STOCKED ON GTFO IT’S VEGAN

4 months ago

FEBRUARY 25, 2022 By VEGWORLD MAGAZINE

Vegans Can Rejoice As Vegan Fried Chick*n Activist Brand Spreads Its Wings Across The Pond And Launches In The United States

VFC – the UK-founded, sassy Vegan Fried Chick*n brand and trailblazer in meatless protein, has launched across the United States with great-tasting food that doesn’t cost a wing and a leg.

Consumers can now purchase crispy, tender, Vegan Chick*n options, including; Chick*n Fillets for the perfect burger bite, Chick*n Bites for dipping and dunking, and Popcorn Chick*n for the ultimate sharing snack. Made from wheat protein with a southern-fried crispy corn flake coating, VFC offers the same universally loved experience as traditional fried chicken, each product is high in protein, and there is absolutely no sacrifice on flavor!

VFC plans to make a big splash across the pond with our act of positive rebellion against a system that has brought us climate change, environmental destruction, factory farming, and slaughterhouses. Our way to tear down the destructive system is with great-tasting vegan food; this is our sit-down protest. This is how we stick it to the Colonel.

Co-founders Matthew Glover, an ideas man and co-founder of the popular Try Vegan for January movement Veganuary, and Adam Lyons, an innovative chef and successful restaurateur, have banded together with one clear goal: to spare chickens. To date, 74,748 chickens have been spared by people choosing to eat VFC instead of chickens, and we make no plans to stop there as we land on US soil.

“I am a businessman turned activist and love great food, and VFC is very much a marriage of the three,” said Glover. “There are many ways to dismantle unjust systems, and we intend VFC to be part of the movement that puts an end to factory farming for good.

“The US gave the world KFC, and we’re keen to return the favor with VFC – an alternative which is kinder to animals and our planet.”

VFC products are now available at one of America’s leading vegetarian online grocery stores, GTFOitsvegan.com. Use discount code VFC@GTFO20 for 20% off VFC until the end of March. To find out more about VFC’s mission head to www.vfcfoods.com or find us on Instagram @vfc.food.

Komo Plant Based Foods Available for Online Purchase Across the United States through GTFO It’s Vegan

5 months ago

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESSWIRE / January 25, 2022 / Komo Plant Based Foods Inc. (CSE:YUM)(OTCQB:KOMOF)(FRA:9HB) (“Komo”), a premium plant-based food company, is pleased to announce that it will soon be available for order online throughout the United States through GTFO It’s Vegan, a progressive online vegan market serving consumers across the U.S.

Komo received a purchase order from GTFO and plans to ship its first pallet of Komo plant-based comfort foods to GTFO headquarters in California this week. Consumers across the United States will soon be able to order, for home delivery, all of Komo’s frozen products online at GTFO It’s Vegan.

“We are very excited and grateful to be the first to launch Komo Comfort Foods into the U.S. market. We are confident Komo’s innovative line of great tasting heat and serve meals, including Lasagna, Chickenless Pot Pie and Shepherd’s Pie, will quickly become fan favorites for GTFO It’s Vegan customers,” says Marc Pierce, Co-Founder and CEO, GTFO - It’s Vegan.

Recognizing the rapid growth of the plant-based market, GTFO It’s Vegan launched in 2020 to appeal to the needs of all individuals seeking a more healthy lifestyle. This extends well beyond vegans and includes vegetarians, flexitarians, athletes, and those with diet allergies and sensitivities. GTFO It’s Vegan tries all the products it sells to ensure they meet GTFO’s taste, texture, scent, appearance, and packaging standards to sell to its community of tens of thousands customers enthusiastic about vegan and plant-based foods.

Komo first launched its product for direct-to-consumer sales in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada in March 2021 through its eCommerce platform and has received over 200 five star (out of five) reviews from its online consumers.

“We are so excited to soon have Komo Comfort Foods available to consumers across the United States through GTFO It’s Vegan,” says Komo CEO William White. “At Komo we believe plant-based eating is the future and change can start with a single bite. Being on the GTFO eCommerce platform will further our mission to help make plant-based meals a staple on every dinner table.”

CHKN Not Chicken Launches Plant-Based Chicken Online Through E-Commerce Site, GTFO It's Vegan

6 months ago

3 Flavors of Shredded CHKN Not Chicken, each Vegan, Soy-Free, and Gluten-Free, Are Now Available online at GTFOitsVegan.com

PORTLAND, OREGON, USA,
December 30, 2021

CHKN Not Chicken, the delicious plant-based chicken alternative that makes it easy to skip meat, live healthier, and be kinder to the planet, announced today its e-commerce launch at GTFOitsVegan.com.

CHKN Not Chicken currently comes in 3 delicious flavors that perfectly replicate all the juiciness, texture, and flavor of chicken. Flavors include: Naked CHKN, Zen CHKN, and Fiesta CHKN.

“GTFO Its Vegan has made a commitment to curating the top plant-based brands across every possible category and we are thrilled to offer their customers a delicious soy-free and gluten-free plant-based chicken that works in any recipe that calls for chicken”, said Brian Pope, co-founder, and CEO of CHKN Not Chicken.

While most plant-based chicken options are made with either soy or wheat, CHKN Not Chicken consists of a pea protein base, is gluten-free, soy-free, and is non-GMO with 20 grams of protein per serving. CHKN Not Chicken has all the juiciness, texture and flavor of chicken and comes in an 8 oz. box ready to cook and use instead of chicken in all your favorite recipes, at a retail price of $7.99.

CHKN Not Chicken was created with the mission of inspiring people to eat less meat. According to the statistics collected by Faunalytics, chickens represent 90% of the land animals killed for food in the U.S.—approx. 9 billion per year, and almost all of these are raised in factory farms where their average life span is less than 2 months.

Plant-based chicken is already one of the five top selling categories on GTFO Its Vegan and consumers are looking for additional plant-based chicken options. "We are excited about the potential of CHKN Not Chicken to bring new consumers into the vegan market by delivering a delicious product that recreates the taste and texture of animal-based chicken and providing a soy-free and gluten-free option fills a gap in our offering”, said Marc Pierce, co-founder and CEO of GTFO Its Vegan. "Expanding the number of consumers looking for plant-based options is key to achieving our vision of ensuring the sustainability of our people and our planet.” said Pierce.

PLANT-BASED FOOD INNOVATION COMPANY TMRW FOODS LAUNCHES ONLINE IN THE US WITH VEGAN MARKETPLACE GTFO IT’S VEGAN

7 months ago

NOVEMBER 28, 2021 By VEGWORLD MAGAZINE

Plant-Based Food Innovation Company TMRW Foods Launches Online in The US With Vegan Marketplace GTFO It’s Vegan

TMRW Foods, the plant-based food innovation company, announced today their partnership with GTFO It’s Vegan (GTFO), the progressive online retailer, wholesaler and distributor of curated vegan and plant-based foods.

The partnership marks the latest step in the TMRW’s expansion into the United States market, following the establishment of distribution agreements to support the brand’s accessibility to consumers across the country.

TMRW’s product line-up available on the marketplace will include Shreds, Sausages, Burgers, Breakfast Patties and Ground.

“The TMRW team has been working at superhuman levels in preparation for our growth into the US market and watching the first pallets destined for US warehouses ship this week has been appreciably rewarding,” says Dean Blignaut, TMRW Co-Founder & CEO. “GTFO It’s Vegan has built a phenomenal marketplace and we’re and we’re proud and excited to be kicking off this journey in collaboration with them.”

GTFO It’s Vegan (GTFO) is a progressive online retailer, wholesaler and distributor of curated vegan and plant-based foods. GTFO is pioneering the “New Age Vegan” movement, appealing to individuals who may not be vegans today, but are seeking to eat and live better, without sacrificing the enjoyment of eating a great meal. Since its launch, GTFO has fulfilled over 30,000 orders containing more than 300,000 vegan and plant-based items.

States Marc Pierce, CEO and Co-Founder of GTFO It’s Vegan, “TMRW represents the kind of innovation that truly embodies the plant-based evolution, from taste, texture, and sustainable packaging. We are so excited about our partnership and are grateful for the opportunity to bring this amazing product line to our customers.”

In Collaboration With JUST Egg™, GTFO Launches The Steak ‘N JUST Egg™ Samosa

7 months ago

GTFO, It's Vegan Adds New Samosa To Own Brand Collection

The vegan e-tailer has added a new plant-based, dairy-free steak and egg samosa to its Great Foods, It's Vegan collection.

Zachary Russell Associate Editor, STOREBRANDS

Vegan online retailer GTFO, It’s Vegan has quickly followed up its latest product release with another.

The retailer recently expanded its own brand collection with a line of vegan tuna, salmon, sailfish and calamari sashimi. Now, GTFO, It’s Vegan has announced the latest addition to its Great Foods, It’s Vegan own brand line: the Steak ‘N JUST Egg Samosa.

"Expanding our private label line of products is a key component of our growth strategy,” said Marc Pierce, CEO and co-founder of the company. “We are fortunate to have so many great vendor partners that are eager to collaborate with us to launch new, never seen before vegan and plant-based innovations."

The new breakfast item features vegan plant-based steak and Indian spices alongside JUST Egg, the most popular plant-based, dairy-free egg alternative. The item expands Great Foods, It’s Vegans’ existing line of samosas, which includes Impossible Burger Meat & Cheese, Chick’n, and vegetable. The new item can be purchased for $11.99.

"We are extremely excited about our new collaboration with GTFO It's Vegan,” said Matt Riley, senior vice president of global partnerships at Eat Just, the manufacturer of JUST Egg. “GTFO provides us with the ability to quickly reach an extensive base of vegan, vegetarian and flexitarian consumers to rapidly test and learn about consumer preferences and fuel the next innovations in our product portfolio."

GTFO, It’s Vegan, an online retailer, wholesaler and distributor, specializes in vegan and plant-based foods from all around the world, including meat, seafood, cheese and dairy, bakery, snacks, and more. The company launched at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in May of 2020 by husband and wife team Marc and Tanya Pierce, and now carries over 2,800 vegan and plant-based products across 700+ brands

"We have many more products planned with our collaboration with Eat Just,” said Tanya Pierce, president and chief innovation officer for the company. “ Look for our soon to be released Sausage, JUST Egg and Cheese Breakfast Sandwich made with our GTFO fresh based line of vegan brioches."

VEGNEWS 11-4-21: THIS NEW VEGAN SASHIMI LOOKS JUST LIKE TUNA, CALAMARI, AND SALMON. HERE’S HOW TO GET IT DELIVERED.

8 months ago

THIS NEW VEGAN SASHIMI LOOKS JUST LIKE TUNA, CALAMARI, AND SALMON. HERE’S HOW TO GET IT DELIVERED.

Online grocery store GTFO It’s Vegan just launched its own line of vegan sashimi and it looks just like the real thing.

by ANNA STAROSTINETSKAYA

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Online vegan grocery store GTFO It’s Vegan just launched its own line of vegan sashimi to tap into the growing plant-based seafood industry. GTFO—which stands for “GreaTFOods”—now offers konjac-based vegan tuna, salmon, sailfish, and calamari which can be used for cold preparations of dishes that feature traditional sashimi. The online grocery store created the new line after its data and proprietary research determined that the vegan seafood industry is the fastest growing category in the plant-based market.

“This launch represents an incredible milestone in our efforts to introduce our own private label line of products under the Great Foods, It’s Vegan brand,” Tanya Pierce, GTFO It’s Vegan’s president and co-founder, said in a statement. “The launch showcases one of many planned private label launches of vegan offerings in rapidly growing, yet undeserved vegan and plant-based categories.”

GTFO launched during the height of the pandemic in May 2020 with the mission of providing greater access to vegan groceries. Now, the online grocery store offers more than 2,800 vegan and plant-based products across more than 700 brands. GTFO has also co-developed new items that it offers on its platform, including deli meats it launched in partnership with Portland, OR-based Snackrilege in December. Since its launch, GTFO has fulfilled nearly 30,000 orders containing over 300,000 vegan and plant-based items.

To fund its mission of “becoming one of the most important companies in this century to ensure the sustainability of our people and our planet,” GTFO recently raised $400,000 from 390 investors in just over three weeks on crowdfunding platform StartEngine.

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Realistic vegan sashimi

Released earlier this year, documentary Seaspiracy put the global fishing industry back in the spotlight, showing how damaging its practices are for human, animal, and planetary health, pushing consumers to search for fish-free foods. Luckily, many new options are now available to satisfy every sashimi craving.

GTFO now offers the most extensive line of vegan sashimi on the US market. In Europe, vegan brand ZeaStar has offered plant-based items such as Sashimi No Tuna, Sashimi Zalmon, Shrimpz, Crispy Lemon Shrimpz, Crispy Chili Shrimpz, Kalamariz, and Tasty Codd. In April, Dutch chain Sushi Point added five new vegan dishes to the menu of its 32 locations across the Netherlands, including several made with ZeaStar’s realistic vegan sashimi.

The vegan seafood industry grows

Outside of the vegan sashimi realm, a growing number of plant-based seafood products are making their way to stores and restaurants. Founded by chef brothers Chad and Derek Sarno, Good Catch makes vegan seafood using a proprietary blend of six legumes that offer a flaky texture that mimics popular fish products such as pouched tuna, crab cakes, and breaded filets. This summer, Good Catch trolled sandwich chain Subway by parking its “OurWay” trucks outside of New York City, NY; Austin, TX; and London, England. There, the brand gave away free vegan tuna sub sandwiches to show passersby that enjoying familiar seafood flavors does not have to come at the grave cost of ocean destruction. In July, Good Catch’s vegan crab cakes and fish filets landed on the menu at select test locations at Long John Silver’s, becoming the first chain of its size to test vegan seafood.

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On the other side of the planet, Starbucks just got into the vegan seafood game with the launch of Thai Style New Crab Cake Salad at its 170 locations in Hong Kong. The new option is made with vegan crab cakes by OmniFoods, a local brand known for its OmniPork (vegan pork) products which just launched its OmniSeafood line extension. In addition to the crab cakes on Starbucks’ menu, the new vegan seafood line includes vegan fish filets and burgers.

GTFO Formalizes Affiliate Program With Blue Cross Blue Shield Association

8 months ago

GTFO It's Vegan has formalized its affiliate relationship with Blue Cross Blue Shield Association and their Blue365 Members Savings Program. Blue365 is a program committed to providing Blue Cross Blue Shield members with easy access to savings on premier products and services. The program is designed to help members achieve the lifestyle they desire through the program's extensive array of exclusive savings, healthy tips, and inspirational stories from fellow Blue365 members on how this program has changed their lives.

Currently the Blue365 program is used by two-thirds of the Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) plans across the country representing 68.7 million BCBS members. Currently the Blue365 Savings Program has 2.73 million active users

The Blue Cross and Blue Shield System consists of 36 independent, locally operated Blue Cross and Blue Shield member Companies, a Federal Employee Program and an Association that serves the collective needs of the 103 million Americans. The Blue Cross Blue Shield System delivers health insurance coverage and provides local solutions that improve access to affordable, quality healthcare, across all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico.

Through the Blue365 program, GTFO It's Vegan maintains an active offer on the Blue365 website providing BCBS members with special savings when they shop on the GTFO It's Vegan site. In addition, Blue365 sends emails out to their users promoting the savings programs available to BCBS members on their platform. Today, October 28th, 2021, Blue365 is sending an email blast to their 2.73M users promoting GTFO It's Vegan.

We are very excited about this partnership as GTFO It's Vegan and Blue365's mission and values are closely aligned in that both entities are dedicated to helping individuals live healthier lifestyles.

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