Julienne Bravo Partners with Pizza Pilgrims to Bring Artisan Vegan Cheese to Pizzas UK-Wide – vegconomist
Vegan cheese producer Julienne Bruno announces it has partnered with UK pizza chain Pizza Pilgrims, which operates 20 pizzerias across the UK, to add its SUPERSTRACCIA® as a topping for the Marg Extra-Extra and as a plant-based substitute to dairy on all pizzas.
Julienne Bruno, whose portfolio currently consists of Collection 01 — Burrella, Crematta, and Superstraccia — has seen consistent success since raising £5 million last year, reporting a huge quarterly growth rate of over 300% this January then expanding into Ocado and Gail’s bakeries in the UK.
Its produce was developed by an international team of chefs: Albert Adria (with multiple Michelin Star awards, previously Head of Creativity at El Bulli) is Head of Product Development; Chi San (previously Head of Food for Alan Yau Projects) is Head of Food; and pioneering restauranteur, Alan Yau MBE (renowned for creating Hakkasan, Wagamama, Busaba Eathai and Park Chinois) is a board advisor, supporting the strategic direction of the business.
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In a recent study conducted by Julienne Bruno amongst 2,007 UK adults, two-fifths of diners (38%) said they believe restaurants should offer more plant-based cheese toppings for pizza while 1 in 10 (9%) reported they enjoy vegan cheese on their pizza. Furthermore, 35% of respondents stated they would order more plant-based cheese if the texture was creamy and fresh; Julienne Bruno says it makes its produce fresh each week in-house to create a superior taste and texture.
Even the pesto is vegan
In response to this not-insignificant demand, the two brands have collaborated to put quality vegan cheese onto pizzas for such consumers. The Marg Extra-Extra features the SUPERSTRACCIA® with datterini tomatoes, and fresh basil pesto, and is finished with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. Vegconomist has confirmed this pizza is completely vegan, including the pesto. And in addition, the vegan cheese, created with a base of soy milk and coconut oil and…
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