Prepared Foods highlights a few examples of how the evolution in protein applications is extending across food and beverage categories.

An emphasis on plant-based ingredients aligns with Pureture's commitment to environmentally friendly and sustainable food production, ensuring the health and longevity of future food sources. 

Globally, food and drink launches containing microalgae experienced average annual growth of more than 40% during a recent three-year period. Trends in plant-based proteins from the sea—as well as new technologies to produce seafood without the sea—also overlap with our second 2024 trend, “Nurturing Nature.” Indeed, both seafood companies and technology innovators can be ocean guardians.

Elementar Americas is partnering with Protein Production Technology International to host a free panel discussion and webinar on “Accelerating Alternative Protein Innovation in the Lab.” It will air on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at 11:00am EDT/8:00am PDT.

Today, it’s hard to keep up with the dramatic evolution of protein ingredients that fall under the umbrella of plant-based. This includes the growing numbers of ingredients that are not even based on plants. Here’s a brief look at current trends that help define movement in plant-based ingredients, followed by predictions for the future of alternative proteins.

Caffeine with added benefits, going back to basics in the plant-based category, complex heat from global peppers, and water conservation and stewardship are all among the food trends expected to rise in popularity across the industry in the next year.

The agreement combines Tyson Foods’ global scale, experience and network with Protix’s technology and market leadership to meet current market demand and scale production of insect ingredients.

With expansion to all Whole Foods Market locations, meati™ products are now available across the US. 

David Feder, Executive Editor-Technical for Prepared Foods, interviews Tucker Garrison, co-founder of Imlak’esh Organics, Inc. and its Chi Foods company, makers of plant-based ground pork and pork chorizo analogs.

ADM released its outlook on what's driving the advancement of the protein ecosystem. The report details four factors driving the expansion of protein choices to feed the world’s growing population while keeping the planet’s best interest in mind.