CP Kelco’s new nature-based offerings meet demands for improved taste, texture and clean labels
March 18, 2022
CP Kelco, a global leader of nature-based ingredient solutions, is pleased to announce a new portfolio of offerings to support product development in the dynamic, fast-growing market of plant-based meat alternatives. The new range of solutions includes nature-based, cleaner label-friendly ingredient options for formulating plant-based burger and sausage alternatives and helping deliver a meat-like eating experience.
FrieslandCampina Ingredients reveals five key adult nutrition trends for 2022
February 2, 2022
FrieslandCampina Ingredients released a new report revealing five trends and developments set to drive the evolution of the food, drinks and supplement industries in 2022. The report, “Shaping the future of nutrition,” offers expert insight into the latest market and consumer research to help brands pinpoint areas for innovation and NPD in the active, performance and medical nutrition markets.
Among flexitarians, trust in the safety of plant-based products is high, but concerns remain over cost and limited choice
November 9, 2021
Among flexitarians (those who usually but not exclusively follow vegetarian or vegan diets), trust in the safety of plant-based products is high, but concerns remain over cost and limited choice. Innova’s research does, however, show a widespread desire among European consumers of all types to sample more plant-based alternatives across a range of products.
The lines are primarily made with culinary rapeseed oil, spirit vinegar, vegetables and spices
September 29, 2021
Only Plant Based! introduced a range of plant-based mayos and sauces that are shelf stable, heatable and egg-free. The products can be consumed by vegans, flexitarians and omnivores alike.
Planteneers ingredients bring new potential for bakers
September 28, 2021
The plant-based community is growing steadily. More and more consumers want more choices in plant-based foods. According to a Europe-wide consumer survey by ProVeg International, there is still great potential for plant-based foods in many categories.
The three new chef-created plant-based mushroom jerky varieties include BBQ, Teriyaki and Spiced Bacon
September 1, 2021
Made with 100% King Oyster Mushrooms, real ingredients and flavorful spices, this new line is a clean label snack for both flexitarians and vegetarians.
Consumers show interest in new “hybrid” items that are part meat or dairy—combined with plant alternatives
August 19, 2021
“Hello Hybrids” was one of the Top Ten Trends identified by Innova Market Insights last year. “Hello Hybrids” also is an apt description of a new retail product segment.
New capital could supercharge the plant-based food movement in the United States
July 27, 2021
Wicked Kitchen, the renowned plant-based food brand and UK market leader in plant-based meals, is pleased to announce that it has completed a $14 million Series A funding round. The round was co-led by pioneering plant-based foods venture fund Unovis Asset Management and Thailand-based NRF Nove Foods.
Although most of today’s new plant-based dairy alternatives are cold—displayed in the dairy case or the freezercase—they constitute one of the supermarket’s hottest and fastest growing segments. And it’s no surprise market observers are scrutinizing every element behind who’s purchasing these products—along with what’s selling, when, where and why.