The new chef-crafted, Plant-Based Burger by Tofurky is created using a combination of soy protein, vegetable protein, and wheat gluten and lightly seasoned with salt, onion, garlic, and black pepper.

Nestlé, Arlington, Va., developed vegan alternatives to cheese and bacon.

Cargill, Minneapolis, released new Honeysuckle White and Shady Brook Farms turkey burger patties.

Don Lee Farms, Los Angeles, launched the Better Than Beef Burger, a burger made from plants.

Sweet Earth Foods, Moss Landing, Calif., launched the Sweet Earth Awesome Burger and Sweet Earth Awesome Grounds.

McDonald's Corp., Chicago, is conducting a 12-week test of a new plant-based burger called the P.L.T., which stands for Plant. Lettuce. Tomato.

MorningStar Farms, division of Kellogg Co., Battle Creek, Mich., introduced Incogmeato by MorningStar Farms, a plant-based portfolio.

BUSH’S BEST, Knoxville, Tenn., announced the BUSH’S BEST Blended Burger, a plant- and beef-based foodservice offering that looks and cooks like an all-beef burger, but offers less fat and fewer calories.

Jollibee Foods Corp. (JFC), Philippines, acquired the remaining 15% of Smashburger, Denver, Colo., from Black Shamrock Partners.

Jensen Meat, Otay Mesa, Calif., introduced the company's first single-serving hamburger patty under its new Jensen Solos brand.