PlantX Life partners with MK Cuisine Global to open new 'ghost kitchen' in LA

PlantX Life Inc (CSE:VEGA) (OTCQB:PLXTF) (FRA:WNT1) has announced a tie-up with MK Cuisine Global to open a new so-called ‘ghost kitchen’ to test the company’s US meal delivery program, which is expected to launch in the third quarter of 2021.

The 2,200-square-foot (sq ft) kitchen is in the centre of Los Angeles and the meals will be delivered using 100% biodegradable packaging.

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PlantX also aims that any leftover perishable ingredients will be repurposed and used in MKC restaurants.

“We’ve seen a clear upwards trend in the popularity of meal delivery services in the last few years and it is crucial to tailor our operations in a way that can efficiently meet the increased demand,” said PlantX founder Sean Dollinger.

PlantX chief culinary officer and chef Matthew Kenney added:  “We are excited to transform the space into a PlantX creation kitchen. The large, open format allows for easy communication and collaboration between our team members, and the central location is ideal for combining the greatest minds in culinary Los Angeles.”

Globally, the online meal delivery industry is one of the fastest growing industries and is projected to reach US$182.3 billion by 2024.

The US ranks as the second-largest food delivery market worldwide after China, and is estimated to be worth US$28.5 billion in 2021.

Vancouver-based PlantX Life is a one-stop destination for all things plant-based, like an online shop and meal delivery services.

The online shop houses over 5,000 vegan products, and its recently added meal service delivers chef-created dishes straight to the doors of Western Canada. All in all, the company offers more than 10,000 plant-based products.

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