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The Meatless Revolution | why vegan dining at UNT
The document discusses the reasons for opening a new vegan dining option called The Making Mean Greens at the University of North Texas. It notes that 30-40% of Americans are interested in meatless meals and many students follow less meat or meatless diets. The university listened to students and conducted research into menus, partnerships, and design for the new restaurant. Initial results from The Making Mean Greens were shocking and awe-inspiring. Contact information is provided for anyone with questions.
The Meatless Revolution | why vegan dining at UNT
- 1. The Meatless Revolution WhyVegan Dining at UNT
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- 6. Trends and Influencers “Ithas been estimated that 30% to 40% of Americans are interested in eating meatless meals….” “More students align themselves along the less-meat to meatless spectrum, including flexitarian, vegetarian, vegan and raw diets.”
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- 8. Who we listento…the students dining.unt.edu/weareallcorn/index.php
- 10. The Making MeanGreens Restaurant Research
- 11. The Making MeanGreens Menu Design
- 12. The Making MeanGreens Strategic Partnerships
- 13. The Making MeanGreens Restaurant Design
- 14. Results – shockand awe
- 16. The Meatless Revolution ~Questions ~ Email: Ken.Botts@UNT.edu Twitter: @ecoveggy Facebook: /ecoveggy Blog: ecoveggy.com SlideShare.com /KenBotts
Editor's Notes
- #3 Forbes: American Meat Consumption Down 12.2% Since 2007
- #4 Reuters: Where’s the Beef: U.S. Beef Consumption in decline
- #5 Business Insider: America’s Hunger for Beef Has Been Falling For Three Decades
- #7 Food Service Director Magazine: It has been estimated that 30% to 40% of Americans are interested in eating meatless mealsCenter for culinary development: More students align themselves along the less-meat to meatless spectrum, including flexitarian, vegetarian, vegan and raw diets