KFC’s plant-based chicken sells out, Friends of the Earth fights Impossible Foods and more in this week’s Checkout.

Meatless burger brand Impossible Foods is two steps closer to entering supermarket retail following FDA approval of a key ingredient and a new co-packer. The brand told NOSH it plans to enter retail in September.

The battle to see who will be the category leader in plant-based “meat” continues. Less than two weeks after Beyond Meat launched a successful initial public offering (IPO), beef-substitute Impossible Foods announced today the close of a $300M round of funding.

QDOBA Mexican Eats is adding plant-based Impossible to its restaurants’ menus across the U.S. Following a successful product test in Michigan, the brand has decided to broaden its offering of Impossible with rolling availability beginning April 23 at select restaurants in Brooklyn, Denver and Los Angeles.

Last week the company released its 2018 sustainability impact report, which highlighted the startup’s progress and challenges during its continued pursuit to eliminate animals in food production by 2035.

It was a busy week for the plant-based food industry and some of its leading brands. From new investments to FDA statements, here are some of the top stories you need to know.

The Impossible Burger will debut today at Houlihan’s Restaurant + Bar outlets nationwide.

From a supplement maker debuting a new children’s product line to brick-and-mortar grocers getting in on meal kits, here is the natural food news you need to know from this week.