The world’s first ‘vegan butcher’ will open his doors this month... and his name is Kale

If you’ve started the year with the resolution to go vegan, you might want to board a plane to Minneapolis.

January will see the world’s first ‘vegan butcher’ open its doors in the city, after a successful Kickstarter campaign.

Dubbed The Herbivorous Butcher, the shop will sell a range of plant-based meats and cheeses to vegans who’d like to include meat alternatives in their diet.

The duo behind the venture are Kale (yes, really) and his sister Aubry Walch, who gained a loyal foodie following from their vegan stand at a local farmer's’ market. Since then, the siblings have raised over £40,000 from their online campaign, which has allowed them to set up shop in the US.

The quirky shop will feature all manner of vegan delicacies, like tofu-based Pepperoni, Italian Sausage, Smoky House Ribs, Deli Bologna and Teriyaki Jerky, as well as weekly specials like Maple-Glazed Bacon, Hawaiian Ribs, Andouille Sausage and Pulled Pork.

‘We’ve created complex and flavourful products that will satisfy any herbivore, omnivore, and even self‐proclaimed carnivores,’ the Kickstarter page states.

‘[Our] 100% vegan cruelty-free meat alternatives capture the best flavours, textures, and nutrients that meats have to offer without their negative impacts on health, animals, and the environment.’

Looks good, does good and (presumably) tastes good. Here’s hoping meat-free meats come to a farmer’s market in London soon.

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