After 65 years in business, Ikea is no longer just a place for affordable furniture. Sure, you can still get a Billy bookcase and stylish Swedish textiles, but the food at Ikea has become a big draw, too. More than half a billion people eat at Ikea’s bistros regularly, making it an influential global food business.
With all eyes on Ikea, the company is making sustainability strides toward becoming a resource-positive company by 2030. How? By continuing to invest in plant-based food innovation, including a new vegan hot dog. Its sister company, Ingka Centres, is also opening a food hall focused on plant-forward fare in San Francisco.
Ikea makes the plant dog the top dog
Ikea’s journey into plant-based cuisine began notably in 2015 with the launch of its vegan Swedish meatballs, a move aimed at reducing the carbon footprint associated with traditional meat production.