Claim: Plant-based egg maker gains from non-animal food buzz but lower costs key.
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title: JUST, Inc.
text: beer or making soy sauce, both of which are cultured food products. They also say the end result will be better for the environment, safer for consumers and more humane to animals than conventional meat production. One of the biggest technical challenges is finding cost-effective and scalable nutrients to feed the cells to get them to multiply so that mass quantities of meat can be commercialized and sold. JUST has said it hopes to make its first commercial sale before the end of 2018. A Freedom of Information request in late 2015 revealed that the government-controlled American Egg Board (AEB)

title: JUST, Inc.
text: as "Google's main data guy," in June 2014 to build a database for the company's research into plants. Zigmond, who had been working for eight years on YouTube and Google maps, stated his plan was to "build the world’s largest plant database." The company signed chef Ben Roche in July 2014. In February 2013, the company launched its first product, Beyond Eggs. The eggs-free egg replacement is made with plant-based ingredients such as peas, sunflower lecithin, canola, and natural gums, and was marketed as being free of animal products, gluten, and cholesterol. The egg substitute was primarily marketed for the

title: Commodity checkoff program
text: egg-free vegan “Just Mayo” brand products. In this scandal, an Egg Board executive was caught discussing "putting a hit on" Hampton Creek co-founder Joshua Tetrick. Despite $4 million spent to support the retention of the checkoff, a referendum held in 2000 among hog farmers voted to eliminate the checkoff. Ann Veneman, the Secretary of Agriculture, voided the results. The Pork Board also agreed to a deal that would funnel $60 million to the NPPC to fuel prohibited lobbying activity under the guise of paying for a trademark that is no longer in use. That deal is being challenged in ongoing

title: Food Animal Concerns Trust
text: the first calls for cage-free eggs in the U.S. food supply. In 1984, FACT launched the NEST EGGS Project. The project was designed to demonstrate that farmers would make money selling eggs from uncaged hens. The Nest Eggs Project produced eggs from approximately 675,000 hens without cages on its farms. In 1986, FACT then launched the Rambling Rose Brand Veal Project. FACT developed a husbandry system for raising veal calves on pasture instead of in crates. Currently, FACT operates a Humane Farming program and a Food Safety program, while providing information to consumers. FACT's Humane Farming program provides farmers with

title: American Egg Board
text: to put a “hit” CEO Josh Tetrick of Hampton Creek, the company that produces Just Mayo brand products. In September 2015, the board was investigated regarding their actions of paid advocacy against Hampton Creek, a company marketing vegan egg substitutes and Just Mayo, a mayonnaise substitute which uses pea protein as an emulsifier in place of eggs. In September 2015, a Freedom of Information request by Ryan Shapiro had revealed a number of cases where the government-controlled American Egg Board (AEB) had engaged in a systematic paid advocacy campaign targeting Hampton Creek. The AEB paid food bloggers to post articles

title: Egg as food
text: or green pea canning liquid, also known as aquafaba, can replace egg whites in desserts such as meringues and mousses. Other egg substitutes are made from just the white of the egg for those who worry about the high cholesterol and fat content in eggs. These products usually have added vitamins and minerals, as well as vegetable-based emulsifiers and thickeners, such as xanthan gum or guar gum. These allow the product to maintain the nutrition and several culinary properties of real eggs, making possible foods such as Hollandaise sauce, custard, mayonnaise, and most baked goods with these substitutes. A medium/large

title: JUST, Inc.
text: had previously been known for his work at Compassion Over Killing (COK). Tetrick was an American entrepreneur who had worked on social campaigns as a Fulbright Scholar. Both founders had been friends since their teenage years, and, together, developed the concept of a plant-based food company stemming from problems each had noticed in the global food system. Explained Balk, "a [cheaper] plant-based egg product that had the same taste and texture as normal eggs... would meet a need consumers and food customers have that hasn’t been filled yet." The organization received $500,000 in seed funding in December 2011 from Khosla

title: American Egg Board
text: top of evolving food trends, emerging consumer needs and changing competitive landscapes. In 2008, The Egg Board tried to funnel $3 million to a private lobbying organization, attempting to overturn a California ballot measure which would prohibit the extreme confinement of farm animals.This unlawful coordination with an advocacy group was stopped by an injunction issued by a federal court. Anti-competitive marketing tactics have also been displayed by the Egg Board in their involvement to get government retailers and regulators to participate in the halting of sales for Just Mayo brand products. The USDA found emails by the Egg Board threatening

title: Egg, Inc.
text: amount of time for double revenue. When the player's farm reaches a certain value based on the egg, the player can upgrade the type of egg their farm sells to one with greater value and start over. There is also an option to "prestige". This sends the player back to the first egg, losing all cash, but keeping golden eggs and epic research. However, when the player prestiges, the player earns soul eggs which each give the player a 10% increase in their farm's earnings. Gamezebo gave the game 4 out of 5 stars praising the game as being "satisfying

title: Omega-3 fatty acid
text: soybeans. In addition to feeding chickens insects and greens, fish oils may be added to their diets to increase the omega−3 fatty acid concentrations in eggs. The addition of flax and canola seeds to the diets of chickens, both good sources of alpha-linolenic acid, increases the omega−3 content of the eggs, predominantly DHA. The addition of green algae or seaweed to the diets boosts the content of DHA and EPA, which are the forms of omega−3 approved by the FDA for medical claims. A common consumer complaint is "Omega−3 eggs can sometimes have a fishy taste if the hens are

title: Egg, Inc.
text: Egg, Inc. Egg, Inc is an idle clicker game which is sold by Auxbrain Inc and is available on Android and iOS devices. It is about a future in which eggs unlock the secrets of the universe. The player's goal in the game is to make the most profitable egg farm. The gameplay consists of a red button that can switch sizes, which includes a chicken symbol on it. When the button is pressed, chickens are released and therefore, money is made from their eggs that they produce. This money can be used to further upgrade the egg farm by

title: The Happy Egg Company
text: US brand has grown to supply over 4,000 retail outlets across the country including Wal-Mart, Kroger and Safeway stores and has since launched its free-range eggs in 6 count cartons into the market. Inspired by an academic study showing that hens are calmer in the company of cockerels, but knowing that cockerels mixed with chickens result in fertilized eggs, the company created a pin-up calendar for hens in December 2012, 2013, and 2014. In February 2013, the company produced video content centred on a contraption that automatically makes pancakes from eggs laid only minutes before. Nicknamed the Pancake-omatic, it was

title: Egg, Inc.
text: and research and increasing the size of the hatchery. Egg, Inc also allows the player to earn currency by watching advertisement videos. Every few minutes, a white truck will come by and drop off a package containing money (the value of which is scaled up as the farm value increases). When the player's farm has higher income, and the production rate is higher, the player can upgrade to a different egg, restarting, but with each egg selling for a higher base price. Later egg types, trucks, and hen houses are themed as being futuristic. There are also drones which when

title: JUST, Inc.
text: Compass Group had replaced its conventional chocolate chip cookies with Just Cookies. Unlike other JUST products, the macadamia cookies contain milk Just Cookies were later discontinued, but Just Cookie Dough continues to be available. Power Gari is a nutrient-rich porridge that Just Inc produces in West Africa, aimed to help reduce malnutrition. The product consists of cassava, red palm oil, salt, soy protein, sugar, and added vitamins. Power Gari is currently being manufactured and sold in Liberia, with Just planning to increase product distribution the future. Just Egg (previously known as Just Scramble) is a vegan egg alternative made using

title: Egg, Inc.
text: doing lab research which increases the value of the eggs, the speed that they are produced, and the size of the player's distribution fleet. To increase the profitability of the farm, the player can construct bigger spaces (called hen houses) to house more chickens, buy bigger trucks to transport more eggs and more grain silos to allow the farm to run by itself for longer periods of time. There is also epic research which is purchased with golden eggs and is permanent (does not reset when the player upgrades their egg or prestiges). This includes decreasing the price of buildings

title: Free-range eggs
text: egg industry overall. Animal welfare advocates argue that costs will not change as drastically as industry groups are expecting and that the price of eggs will remain almost the same because the housing of the birds does not make a huge difference to cost. Egg industry groups are making an effort to show or "educate lawmakers, voters and consumers about the merits and cost-effectiveness of cage use". Local farmers and producers say that the shift will occur if that is what consumers want, they will adapt to having birds in or out of cages. Not only are there debates between

title: Eggnog
text: non-dairy eggnog recipe using 3 eggs separated, 2 tablespoons of barley malt extract or Amazake syrup, four cups of chilled soy milk, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and nutmeg, (p. 138-39) In 1981, Grain Country of Los Angeles, California, introduced Grain Nog, the earliest non-dairy and vegan eggnog. "Vegan" means that a food contains no animal products, including milk or eggs. Based on amazake (a traditional Japanese fermented rice beverage) and containing no eggs, Grain Nog was available in plain, strawberry, and carob flavors. Also in 1981, Redwood Valley Soyfoods Unlimited (California) introduced "Soynog", the earliest soy-based non-dairy and vegan

title: Meat analogue
text: almond, cashew, gluten (such as with the first non-dairy creamers), nutritional yeast, or a combination of these, as well as flavoring to make it taste like milk, cheeses, yogurt, mayonnaise, ice cream, cream cheese, sour cream, whipped cream, buttermilk, rarebit or butter. Many dairy analogues contain casein, which is extracted dried milk proteins, making them unsuitable for vegans. Egg substitutes include tofu, tapioca starch, ground flax seed, aquafaba, mashed bananas, applesauce and commercially prepared products that recreate the leavening, binding and/or textural effects of eggs in baked goods. Soy protein isolates or soybean flour and gluten are usually used as

title: Animal source foods
text: scale from local to global." As such, using plant-derived foods is typically considered better for the interests of the environment. Despite this, the raising of certain animals can be more environmentally sound than others. According to the Farralones Institute's report from 1976, raising rabbits, and chickens (on a well-considered approach) for food can still be quite sustainable. As such, the production of meat and other produce, such as eggs, may still be considered environmentally friendly (if this is done in an industrial, high-efficiency manner). In addition, raising goats (for goat milk and meat) can also be environmentally quite friendly and

title: Egg as food
text: of eggs. For instance, chicken eggs that are especially high in omega-3 fatty acids are produced by feeding hens a diet containing polyunsaturated fats from sources such as fish oil, chia seeds, or flaxseeds. Pasture-raised free-range hens, which forage for their own food, also produce eggs that are relatively enriched in omega-3 fatty acids when compared to those of cage-raised chickens. A 2010 USDA study determined there were no significant differences of macronutrients in various chicken eggs. Cooked eggs are easier to digest than raw eggs, as well as having a lower risk of salmonellosis. More than half the calories