Shakeology vegan reformulation.

I was asked recently about the vegan shakeology formula change after a friend had been overly gassy from trying it a while back. So, I thought I would share my findings where. :) 

How long ago did the vegan chocolate & tropical strawberry reformulate? 

Answer from: https://faq.teambeachbody.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/9837/~/shakeology%3A-vegan-chocolate-%26-tropical-relaunch

Why a reformulated Vegan Shakeology?

After getting feedback from coaches and customers, Beachbody set out to improve the texture and flavor of Shakeology's Vegan flavors and created a new and improved Vegan formula! The vegan shakes now have a smoother, creamier consistency and improved flavor. Chocolate Vegan now has more cocoa for an even more intense chocolate flavor and Tropical Strawberry Vegan has succulent guava.    To ensure the new formula is great, a panel of coaches and customers gave their stamp of approval on the delicious new Vegan formula.

What are the new benefits?
New benefits consist of: improved, smoother texture and consistency; reduced grittiness; the same sweet taste, but with reduced sugars and carbs; added Kale to help alkalinize and detoxify the body for health and vitality; and improved flavor.
What was added to the new Shakeology formula and why?
Added:	Oat Protein
Why:	GMO-free oat protein was added to improve texture and mouth feel, while reducing grit.   It is a nutritious protein source that is rich in essential amino acids (including leucine, isoleucine, and lysine) with excellent texture and mouth feel.  Oats are inherently gluten-free, but can be cross-contaminated with small amounts of other grains that contain gluten (including wheat, barley and/or rye) during growing, handling or processing.  As such, as a precaution we recommend that users consult  their  physicians with concerns.  View FAQ 3752, for details on allergen information.
Added:	Agave
Why:	Organic Agave Fruit powder is a wholesome, non-GMO, ingredient that imparts a sweet flavor which also contributes prebiotic fiber.  Although Shakeology was originally very low in sugar, this upgrade also lowered both the total sugar content slightly, as well as carbs.  As with most fruit, Agave contains fructose and has the added benefit of being naturally high in inulin, a prebiotic fiber, to support digestive health.  Unlike many of the cheaper sources of agave on the market, that use low quality materials and are enzymatically treated (similar to high fructose corn syrup processing) the organic agave used in Shakeology is naturally extracted without enzymes or chemical additives.
Added:	Kale
Why:	Helps to alkalinize the body and promote detoxification for health and vitality
Added:	Guava
Why:	Improved tropical flavor (applies to Vegan Tropical Strawberry Only)
Added:	Chicory Root Fiber
Why:	To provide a more well-rounded fiber profile.
What was removed from the old Shakeology formula and why?
Removed:	Wheat grass, Oat grass, Kamut grass, and Barley grass
Why:	Due to future concerns about the ability to source reliable and consistently efficacious green grasses, they are being removed from Shakeology formulas.  We've increased Spinach, Spirulina, and Chlorella and added Kale.  These ingredients provide similar nutritive benefits found in grasses and also help to alkalinize the body and promote detoxification for health and vitality.
Removed:	Sacha Inchi
Why:	To improve the texture and mouth feel of our vegan formulas, we've removed Sacha Inchi as a protein source.  Instead oat protein was added, and changes in the amount of rice protein, flax, chia, pea fiber and quinoa were made; together they preserve the total protein concentration of the vegan formulas while allowing for a smoother silkier texture.
Removed:	Coconut Flower Nectar
Why:	To reduce sugars and carbs while still maintaining sweetness, Coconut Flower Nectar has been removed and replaced with Agave Nectar.

Questions	Answers
When will Vegan Chocolate 30-day Bag switch to the new formula?	Starting 5/8/14 all sales (new & Home Direct) will include the new formula.
When will the Vegan Chocolate Packets switch to the new formula?	Starting 5/25/14 all sales (new & Home Direct) will include the new formula.
When will all of Vegan Tropical Strawberry 30-day Bag switch to the new formula?	Starting 5/23/14 all sales (new & Home Direct) will include the new formula.
When will all of Vegan Tropical Strawberry Packets switch to the new formula?	Starting 5/25/14 all sales (new & Home Direct) will include the new formula.
When will all of Vegan Combo Pack switch to the new formula?	Starting 5/27/14 all sales (new & Home Direct) will include the new formula.
After the above dates, can the old formula be purchased?	Yes. A small supply of inventory is available and has been released for sale online.
Is the old Vegan formula the same price?	Yes. The price is unchanged and is the same as the new formula.
What is available?	Both Vegan flavors, in 30-day bags, single flavor boxes, and the vegan combo box.
	No. Only the formula has changed.