Stellar Pretzel Thins marks a launch for the vegan and peanut-free pretzel company as the brand becomes even more inclusive to the everyday consumer, especially those with gluten allergies and health-restrictions.

The powder blends smoothly into coffee or tea to give a nutritional and energy boost from a proprietary mix of pea, hemp and pumpkin seed protein.

Traditionally, proteins such as glutenin and gliadin have been favored in baking for their role in dough texture and structure. However, as consumer awareness of health, nutrition, and sustainability has grown, the focus has shifted to incorporating a broader range of protein sources into baking.

2023 was a solid year for cookies and bread with launches up 6% and 5%, respectively. New cakes, pastry and sweet good introductions also were in the plus column, up 2.7% for the year. Baking ingredients and mixes posted a 1.6% decline in launches while cracker introductions dipped 4.8% in 2023.

The pea protein market size is poised for substantial growth, with an estimated value of $1.7 billion in 2022 and a projected CAGR of 11.9% to reach $2.9 billion by 2027. North America stands at the forefront, holding the largest share in both volume and value during the forecast period.

Balchem will showcase its latest ingredients at this year's SupplySide West exhibition and focus on three key pillars: innovate, integrate and illuminate.

Protein is a key and vital nutrient, necessary not only for maintaining muscles and other tissues but for production of key components of the body’s operating systems—virtually every metabolic function relies on the protein structures known as enzymes. 

Schools can offer on-the-go snacks with whole grains students need from popular cereal brands. General Mills Foodservice, Minneapolis, greeted 2023 with 2oz equivalent grain cereal bars that are shelf stable and fit any meal occasion. 

Burcon NutraScience Corporation is expanding its protein development and innovation business by offering pilot plant processing and scale-up validation as a service for partners and customers.

With 25g of protein from pea and rice protein, this formula is for shaking, baking and making all of your favorite plant-based protein creations.