Looking forward to sampling all the delectable dishes from the restaurants in the vegan dining club and reviewing them on here!!

Introducing the Vegan Dining Club by abillion- where foodies get to enjoy the best vegan food out there. 

![Vegan Dining Club](https://imagedelivery.net/olI9wp0b6luWFB9nPfnqjQ/d5781c8b-564d-4b95-7661-60f2b0513c00/public)

#### It all starts with what’s on your plate. That’s how we see our mission to help people choose vegan in a world where compassion has never been more alive. The launch of the Vegan Dining Club is one big piece of the puzzle as we strive to connect our booming community of 12.3 million foodies (as of April 1st, 2024) with the world’s most exquisite vegan dining spots.

#### **An inclusive dining club**

#### With over 130,000 restaurants on abillion, we’re rolling out the carpet for 500 of them globally, ensuring exclusivity and spotlight moments for every vegan dish served.

![App Deals](https://imagedelivery.net/olI9wp0b6luWFB9nPfnqjQ/51d883e1-1272-45a5-9d61-e597f3e68600/public)
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#### What’s in it for restaurants?

-Premium placements on the abillion app and website, i.e on Map, Search and City Pages.` `
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-Country-specific communications, so you get to be the talk of the town. With cuisine-focused campaigns and the chance to shine in media opportunities, we’ll promote your special menus and fun launches through emails and push notifications.` `
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-Go-to spot for your chosen coveted search keywords.` `
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-Featured events and ticket sales on abillion’s marketplace.` `
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-More customers from abillion, posting reviews, helping you grow on abillion and the rest of the internet.` `
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![App Deals](https://imagedelivery.net/olI9wp0b6luWFB9nPfnqjQ/b7753022-2108-46a5-e104-19ed4b764700/public)
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#### **Enticing the abillion community**

#### While not required, we highly recommend offering a special incentive to the abillion community. Inviting them to try your delicious meals means more than just visibility; it’s about creating an irresistible draw. Some great examples include:

-Discounts that make diners beam with joy. You can also consider a minimum order discount.` `
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-A free drink, side, or dessert to sweeten the deal.` `
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-Vouchers for the next visit, because who doesn’t love a return trip?` `
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-Exclusive items or merchandise that turn meals into memorable experiences.` `
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![App Deals](https://imagedelivery.net/olI9wp0b6luWFB9nPfnqjQ/d0cfe6e6-c52d-48b8-0e06-b2c5f264e300/public)
Photo: abillion app

#### **Join the feast**

#### So, whether you’re a foodie on the hunt for your next vegan meal or a restaurant owner ready to catapult your business into the hearts (and stomachs) of millions, the Vegan Dining Club is where it all happens. 


#### We’re on a mission to grow, and we want you—yes, you!—to be a part of this movement. Have a favorite vegan-friendly café that’s a hidden gem? Or perhaps a restaurant that turns vegetables into masterpieces? Refer them to our Vegan Dining Club [here](https://forms.gle/Li5jVyQyDHzEwmFn8)!

#### Are you with us?

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Love the new logo and the details behind it! Kudos team!

congratulations and thanks you!!! I have found out lots of restaurantes and products thanks this awesome app. 🌱✊🏼💚

I’ll admit it took me an embarrassingly long time to figure out what the numbers meant, but I think it’s a nice simple and eye catching design!

Hi @culinaryworkout Thanks for the support! 🤗😊🧡

Thanks @solvalentina for supporting us! It’s wonderful to hear that the App has been helpful to you 😊🧡🤗

No me gusta que en todo el post no se hablara de los animales :( pensaba que el objetivo de A Billion Veg era ayudar a los animales... Pero al parecer A Billion se tratará de sustentabilidad. ¿Serán admitidas entonces productos con cera de abejas, por ejemplo? Igual está bonito el logo

Hola @renataissidora! Gracias por tu comentario. Nuestro nombre es diferente pero nuestra misión sigue siendo la misma. Puedes continuar usando nuestra App para publicar comida y productos veganos y nosotros donaremos un dólar por cada publicación que realices. Siempre seremos 100% Veganos. La cera de abejas y la miel no son veganas, por lo que las normas en cuanto a eso no cambiarán.

Hola! Sé que no es el mejor lugar para preguntar pero me gustaría añadir un restaurante pero la aplicacion me dice: ha habido un error al enviar la solicitud. ¿Donde puedo informar de esto o como puedo contactar con algun moderador para solucionar este problema? Gracias y un saludo.

Creo que era porque no tenia actualizada la app 😅

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#### **Singapore. Jan 4, 2021,** – abillionveg, a leading sustainability platform has announced that the community will begin operating under the name abillion effective immediately.

#### This rebranding reflects both the evolution of the company as well as its vision for the future. Along with this change, abillion also launched a newly redesigned company logo which will prominently feature their vision for sustainability.

#### abillion logo indicates 10 to the power of 9 which reflects on the mission and vision of a billion people committing to create a positive impact. It also stands for an exponential force of a growing community with a shared purpose and to connect businesses with conscious people. 

#### The logo also resembles a speech mark which represents the conversations, stories and connections that take place on the platform. Another key factor of the logo is its similarity to that of a location pin drop and speech mark to show that our community can post, review and share from all over the world.

#### While the name changes to abillion, the mission and vision remain intact. abillion is on a mission to inspire a billion people to commit to sustainability and a vision to build a global community that catalyzes people and businesses to do what’s right for the planet.

#### Vikas Garg, Founder & CEO of abillion said, "We're a growing and diverse community of people in more than 130 countries and our rebrand reflects our vision to create a worldwide social movement for sustainability."

#### **About abillion**

#### abillion is a Singapore-based social media platform that's grown to 130+ countries since 2018. Our goal is to become the leading source for sustainability, creating a positive change and lasting impact on the planet, its animals and people. The content on abillion is member-generated. Every post makes it easier for people to be more sustainable when they eat and shop. Consumer reviews on abillion convert into donation credits to conservation partners worldwide. Reviews are also shared with business owners, influencing nearly 100,000 brands worldwide to offer more sustainable options. abillion also provides market insights and emerging trends through its proprietary dataset. 

#### Learn more at www.abillion.com
#### [data.abillion.com](http://data.abillion.com) | [awards.abillion.com](http://awards.abillion.com)

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Great article @alaine and awesome product! Excited to try it!

Hope you guys bring this to Asia soon. I know lots of people in Singapore that would be all over it!

I love to see good plant-based alternatives!

I am in Los Angeles so I’m definitely going to look for it at Whole Foods.  Love the innovation

Ahimi, which tastes just like tuna but is made from tomato, is rapidly gaining in popularity for its innovative plant-based approach to our worsening marine life crisis.

![Food you can make with Ahimi](https://imagedelivery.net/olI9wp0b6luWFB9nPfnqjQ/res/abillionveg/image/upload/WEB_12x18_72dpi_Group_Shot_9475_aipjyt/1517911011.jpg/w=700 "Food you can make with Ahimi")
#### It chews, tastes, and looks like fish – but it’s actually made from a tomato! Ahimi, Ocean Hugger Food’s debut product, is a fully plant-based alternative to raw tuna. It’s made from just five clean, simple ingredients – tomatoes, soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, and filtered water. The secret, founder David Benzaquen notes, is to eliminate the taste of tomato and create the chewy texture of raw fish. There are multiple plant-based fish alternatives in the market, but Ahimi is the first to replace raw tuna. And it sells wholesale for a third of the price of sushi-grade tuna.
#### **Why replace tuna?**
#### The development of Ahimi and the creation of Ocean Hugger Foods are a response to our global marine life crisis. [**National Geographic**](https://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2006/11/061102-seafood-threat.html) and [**The New York Times**](http://www.nytimes.com/2006/11/03/science/03fish.html) have reported that by 2048, there will be zero commercial fish of any species left in the ocean due to overfishing. The World Wildlife Fund warns that the capacity of current fishing infrastructure globally is [**2-3x**](https://www.worldwildlife.org/threats/overfishing) larger than global fish stocks and that [**85 percent**](https://www.worldwildlife.org/industries/wild-caught-seafood) of the world’s fisheries are fully exploited or overexploited, depleted, or recovering from depletion. Meanwhile, demand for fish continues to increase.
#### A quick glance at the state of our oceans reveals the inherently problematic nature of fishing, wild or farmed. Wild-caught fishing takes fish out of a limited pool of animals in the ocean and poses a tremendous impact on the rest of the ecosystem due to by-catch. In other words, imagine a giant net scooping up every lion, giraffe, zebra, cheetah, and rhino in the savannah just to catch gazelles – that is what is happening in our oceans with commercial fishing.
#### What’s happening to marine ecosystems isn’t as visible to us as what’s happening on land. Aquaculture is often worse than wild fishing. Most species in fish farms are fed wild fish, and so the total outcome of calories produced versus consumed is negative – it takes 5 or more pounds of wild-caught fish to grow a single pound that is fed to people. And the tight quarters of fish farms mean that the pesticides, fungicides, herbicides, antibiotics, and hormones given to the fish to keep them from getting sick and spreading disease are actually leaching into the oceans and creating dead zones, algae blooms, and coral damage, since these farms are simply huge nets within the ocean.
#### **Moving away from massive extraction**
#### Ocean Hugger Foods began as a solution to the unsustainable and massive extraction of fish from the ocean. When Certified Master Chef James Corwell visited the Tsukiji Fish market in Japan (the largest fish market in the world), he was shocked by the scale of fish being sold – 4 million pounds of tuna daily! He then dedicated several years to create a plant-based alternative to tuna, and thus Ahimi was born. Benzaquen remarks that Ocean Hugger Foods was “founded by a world-famous chef with the goal that we would change the oceans only by putting forward the most beautiful and delicious food. That is central to everything we do.” There is no sacrifice being made to the oceans to make Ahimi, and it makes all the difference.
#### **Isn’t raw tuna traditional for sashimi?**
#### *“The Japanese sushi experience is something so beautiful and historic, it needs to be maintained for many more years, but the way our oceans are going, it’s not possible unless we find new ways to create those textures and flavors.” – David Benzaquen*
![Raw Tuna](https://res.cloudinary.com/abillionveg/image/upload/c_scale,w_700/v1517911319/WEB_12x18_72dpi_Nigiri_2209_yio4kr.jpg "Raw Tuna")
#### Raw tuna is an essential ingredient in Japanese cuisine, and yet Ahimi has been warmly welcomed by the Japanese. Ocean Hugger Foods’ first distribution deal was with a Japanese seafood company that is now their largest distributor. “Our customers are Japanese restaurants, poke restaurants, and chefs who are working with us on a daily basis. Ahimi is being celebrated by seafood chefs as something that deserves to be there. It’s prepared in the same way and creates that delicious sushi experience” says Benzaquen. The Japanese take an innovative approach by understanding that their cuisine is thousands of years in development, incorporating foods from all over the world. The five largest Japanese food distributors have requested to sell Ahimi.
#### Considering the environmental impact, alternatives like Ahimi provide an opportunity for traditional seafood companies to demonstrate a commitment to sustainability. Ahimi is also financially sustainable. For those in the seafood business, the price volatility of sushi-grade fish is extremely worrisome as the supply chain access to commercial fish is becoming more limited. And for chefs, introducing a plant-based option that’s also cheaper than sushi-grade tuna is an added benefit.
#### **Beyond fish**
#### The plant-based movement is rapidly gaining traction around the world. We find ourselves in a time of necessity sparking innovation for entrepreneurs, food scientists, and chefs to create new plant-based products. Regardless of what we would like to keep eating, we simply do not have enough land space or enough fish in the oceans to be able to keep eating animal proteins the way we have been. That means we’re going to have to consider how our diets will change.
#### Ahimi will be launching in the next few weeks in cafeterias at Google, Stanford University, LinkedIn, Twitter, SAP, and Wake Forest University, in addition to independent sushi and poke restaurants. You can already find Ahimi at Whole Foods in New York and Los Angeles. It’s also available online through Veestro, a plant-based meal delivery service. As Ocean Hugger Foods scales up its production, the product will be launched beyond North America beginning with Europe and Asia.
#### Ocean Hugger Foods has more products in the pipeline, including plant-based alternatives for unagi (eel) and sake (raw salmon). Called Unami and Sakimi, these names refer to the spirit of the fish and are about more than just ground-breaking food science. Benzaquen notes:
#### *“Every time you sit down to eat, you can make an incredible decision to improve your health, protect animals and the environment. Whether it’s something you do every meal or every so often, it’s all about making conscious decisions and giving it a shot. It’s about the gift of being able to make a difference, and being able to enjoy delicious food together.”*
![Raw Tuna](https://imagedelivery.net/olI9wp0b6luWFB9nPfnqjQ/res/abillionveg/image/upload/IMG_2243_uhb6sz/1517912328.jpg/w=700 "Raw Tuna")


Reinventing Tuna: Beneath the Surface & Beyond

Explore opportunities as the demand increases for plant-based foods

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#### Veganism is taking the food industry by storm. Consumer interest in plant-based eating is rapidly growing. Vegan options create opportunities for businesses in the food industry. Within the U.S. alone, the amount of individuals who identify as vegan has increased by [600%](https://angela-broadwater90-dot-yamm-track.appspot.com/2vOghW8VQRq1Ir6IKW79bJL4BNeRI0BJ9W7CHK31wk_Axq0L9iAFbicjAUmsN7JcZC5purbzQd4UA7_TiJSYRyYKJVSGTgKNoaJyKRY34eit-fDESCFUICQ_Rmdvs2udMuyms8Chk5czvkq9786zldFMQzijMmJbMdaDqHPWBg4hwebQfBSjCHBACX18eSCLPWqIq3thP0XFZDCLT2w) over just three years. According to The Vegan Society, the number of vegans in Great Britain quadrupled between 2014 and 2019 to 600,000 vegans.

#### There has been a boom in plant-based menu options in restaurants and fast-food chains across the world. Big chains like Burger King, McDonald's, Taco Bell, KFC have started offering exciting plant-based dishes incorporating revolutionary meatless "meat" products from companies like Impossible Foods, Beyond Meat, Quorn. Could the fast-growing vegan industry offer a healthy cash flow for your business? Read on to find out why you ought to serve vegan options on your menu. 

### 1. Boost your sales! 

#### Vegan cuisine needn't be an upscale affair. Many ingredients that substitute for meat, eggs and dairy products are actually cheaper or priced similarly. Plus, meat prices are expected to continue rising. Reducing meat purchases and increasing meat-free fare can help save your dining operation a ton of money. 

#### According to [Forbes](https://www.forbes.com/sites/katrinafox/2018/04/04/these-restaurants-removed-animal-products-from-their-menus-and-went-vegan-here-are-the-results/?sh=29d9fbb62db0#46a7eef12db0?platform=hootsuite), out of 22 restaurants surveyed that made the switch to 100 percent vegan menus, the 17 that responded reported increased sales—and some saw sales surge by as much as 1,000 percent. The eateries also reported an increase in social media followings—some as much as 15,000 percent. Many also saw a decrease in food costs.

### 2. It's an emerging market.
![Image](https://imagedelivery.net/olI9wp0b6luWFB9nPfnqjQ/res/abillionveg/image/upload/iageu1jnjkuhzey3rrdc/1611126408.png/w=700)
Photo from [data article @abillion](https://www.data.abillionveg.com/post/infographic-the-global-plant-based-meat-revolution?utm_source=website&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=reasons_why_your_resto_plantoptions_business_article)
#### From 2019 to 2025, the alternative meat market is anticipated to expand by 15% on an annual growth rate (CAGR) basis to reach US$28 billion. This will significantly outpace the [3.4% CAGR](https://www.bloomberg.com/press-releases/2020-02-13/meat-alternatives-to-witness-exponential-sales-at-12-cagr-through-2029-plant-based-and-insect-protein-favored-concl) predicted for the real meat market from 2019 to 2026. 

#### The global market for milk alternatives reached [USD $5.8 billion](https://www.dairyreporter.com/Article/2016/12/14/Milk-alternatives-make-a-splash-hurting-dairy-milk-s-bottom-line) in 2014 and should reach nearly $10.9 billion by 2019, reflecting a five-year annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.3%.  According to our [data report](https://www.data.abillionveg.com/post/the-era-of-the-conscious-consumer?utm_source=website&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=reasons_why_your_resto_plantoptions_business_article), consumers are holding businesses accountable to governance standards and are choosing to vote with their wallets. For example, [73% of global consumers](https://www.data.abillionveg.com/post/the-era-of-the-conscious-consumer?utm_source=website&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=reasons_why_your_resto_plantoptions_business_article) are likely to change their consumption habits to reduce their impact on the environment, and 57% of them would boycott a brand that doesn't share their social and ethical values.

### 3. Group bookings
#### When eating out in groups, people try to find a restaurant where all their friends will have options. With veganism becoming more popular, vegans can veto the restaurant that the group goes to. The whole group skips your restaurant if you don't offer awesome vegan. If you don’t have awesome vegan options, the whole group will be skipping your restaurant! With plenty of vegan options, customers will perceive you as a more inclusive restaurant. You’ll also appeal to a broader market: vegans, vegetarians, flexitarians, environmentally, health-conscious consumers, and those who are curious and simply looking for an alternative dining experience.

### 4.  Offer allergy-friendly or health-based eating restrictions. 
#### Did you know that nearly [65%](https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/lactose-intolerance/) of the human population are intolerant to lactose in dairy? Egg and dairy allergies also are common. When choosing a restaurant, consumers look at options that align with their health preferences. 
#### Vegan dishes are cholesterol-free and contain lower fat. So, they're appealing to those with high cholesterol or heart problems.

### 5. Customers feel healthier. 

#### A [study](https://www.nielsen.com/us/en/insights/article/2017/plant-based-proteins-are-gaining-dollar-share-among-north-americans/) indicates the percentage of consumers who see health benefits when consuming plant-based foods. Many people who are not vegan are trying to reduce their meat, dairy, and egg consumption due to the increasing evidence that it's harmful to health. Almost every [lifestyle disease](https://care.diabetesjournals.org/content/43/2/265) can be connected to animal ingredients. According to a survey of the American Dietetic Association in September 2012, 87% of dietitians [recommend a plant-based diet](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3662288/) to some or most of their patients and 70% of those dietitians say that a plant-based diet is nutrient-rich. Having more options will widen your appeal! People tend to return to restaurants if they feel good afterward and feel satisfied by the meal. These positive associations can result in recommendations too! After all, health is wealth!

### 6. Veganism is trendy and growing! 
![Image](https://imagedelivery.net/olI9wp0b6luWFB9nPfnqjQ/res/abillionveg/image/upload/ay19sesmuluowaqntj7q/1611048581.jpg/w=700) 
Photo by [@abillion](https://www.instagram.com/abillion/?utm_source=website&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=reasons_why_your_resto_plantoptions_business_article) 

#### From Arnold Schwarzenegger to Serena Williams to David Attenborough, these celebrities are influencing thousands of individuals to choose plant-based options. Millennials are the most important drivers of this trend. With people becoming increasingly conscious of their environmental impact, consumers are aware of the treatment of animals when producing food and some believe veganism is an investment in their personal health. Capitalize on this trend and start serving vegan options to attract subsequent generations of consumers. 

#### Claim your [business on abillion](https://business.abillion.com/?utm_source=website&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=reasons_why_your_resto_plantoptions_business_article) to share your options and respond to customer feedback.

#### For more information on how you can capitalize on this trend [click here](https://animalallies.sg/TheFutureisPlantBased.pdf](https://animalallies.sg/TheFutureisPlantBased.pdf). Check out our [data articles](https://www.data.abillionveg.com/?utm_source=website&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=reasons_why_your_resto_plantoptions_business_article) for in-depth insights and market analysis for everything plant-based. 

#### Watch out for this space for more business-related articles and send this article to any businesses that are considering adding more plant-based options.

Global flavors for all- The abillion Dining Club Experience

An inclusive dining club

With over 130,000 restaurants on abillion, we’re rolling out the carpet for 500 of them globally, ensuring exclusivity and spotlight moments for every vegan dish served.

What’s in it for restaurants?

Enticing the abillion community

While not required, we highly recommend offering a special incentive to the abillion community. Inviting them to try your delicious meals means more than just visibility; it’s about creating an irresistible draw. Some great examples include:

Join the feast

So, whether you’re a foodie on the hunt for your next vegan meal or a restaurant owner ready to catapult your business into the hearts (and stomachs) of millions, the Vegan Dining Club is where it all happens.

We’re on a mission to grow, and we want you—yes, you!—to be a part of this movement. Have a favorite vegan-friendly café that’s a hidden gem? Or perhaps a restaurant that turns vegetables into masterpieces? Refer them to our Vegan Dining Club here!

Are you with us?

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