(Vegan AF) — MorningStar Farms is going to eliminate the use of egg whites in all of their products by 2021. By doing so, they they will be spare the use of over 300 million egg whites annually.
"This is a very exciting opportunity for us – by making this change, MorningStar Farms favorites can be enjoyed by even more people at home and on-the-go who strive to add plant-based proteins to their plate," said Mel Cash, Head of Global Marketing, Plant Based Protein at Kellogg Company.
"This will also help us further our commitment to a greener world by helping to reduce the water waste, land usage, and carbon emissions associated with egg production."
As of right now, roughly 65% of MorningStar Farms product portfolio has already transitioned to being vegan. Although by 2021, 100% of MorningStar Farms product offerings will be vegan.
The transition to vegan offerings will also include products offered at approximately 25,000 restaurants and other food-service establishments located in schools, colleges, universities, and hospitals.
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