Vegan Month Giveaway!
November is World Vegan Month! Launched in November of 1993 by The Vegan Society, World Vegan Month is a monthlong celebrations of all things plant-based. We’re encouraging you, our fans, to join in on the fun with us and win some yummy treats. We’re giving everyone the opportunity to use the month of October to […]
Mercy For Animals – Follow Your Heart Overview
Our good friends at Mercy For Animals were kind enough to come by Earth Island, our production facility in Chatsworth, Ca. While they were here, we gave them a tour of the building where Vegenaise, our delicious dressings, and our vegan cheese products are made. Our co-founder and CEO, Bob Goldberg, also broke down the […]
Zero Waste Certified
Follow Your Heart is proud to announce that Earth Island, our very own manufacturing facility and office building, is now Zero Waste Certified at the Gold Level! We’ve been working hard with Green Business Certification Incorporated to achieve this milestone. In addition to diverting over 97% of our waste from landfills, we are now the […]
ExpoWest 2017
Another year, another ExpoWest! 2017 was by far our most exciting year to date! In addition to serving up our famous vegan, gluten-free grilled cheeses, we debuted our three newest products: Liquid VeganEgg, Rocket Cakes, and a full line of dairy-free Yogurts with live and active cultures! Liquid VeganEgg – We’ve found a […]
Sustainable Business Council Awards 2017
Wednesday April 19th, 2017 was a big night for us. The Sustainable Business Council (SBC) of Los Angeles held their Sixth Annual SBC Awards at New Roads School. The night saw awards go to fellow green industry leaders like Van Jones, Prana Clothing, LAcarGuy Mike Sullivan, Homeboy Recycling, and more. Follow Your Heart Market & Cafe […]
Every Day is Earth Day (or should be)
Every year on April 22nd, the United States, along with more than 190 other countries, celebrates Earth Day. Most of have heard of this day, but do we really know what it means? Earth Day’s origins go back to an UNESCO conference in San Francisco where it was suggested that we should honor the earth […]
Plant-Based Foods Association
Follow Your Heart is proud to announce that we are founding members of the new Plant Based Food Association (PBFA). We will be working on regulatory outreach as well as consumer and retailer education regarding the benefits of plant-based foods on our health and the environment. It is an opt-in non-profit association that will lobby […]
A Zero Waste Take on Spring Cleaning
With Spring right around the corner, I can’t help but start to think about Spring Cleaning. There are a handful of potential origins of this centuriesold tradition, including Persian New Year and the Jewish high holiday of Passover. Whether or not an exact source can be pinpointed,one thing they all have in common is this […]
Is Carrageenan Safe?
As a leader in innovative plant-based foods, Follow Your Heart is committed to the quality and safety of our ingredients. One ingredient that is particularly in the spotlight is carrageenan. Some Follow Your Heart products contain carrageenan and we would like to provide you with information about why we choose to use it and why […]
