Merit Functional Foods’ world-class facility is commercially ready to bring taste-forward, 90% purity pea and canola proteins
November 19, 2021
Merit Functional Foods, a solutions-based plant protein company, is pleased to announce that its new 94,000 square-foot facility in Winnipeg, Manitoba, is fully scaled to supply leading food and beverage customers with the highest purity pea and canola proteins available for use in plant-based applications.
The company works closely with food leaders to develop new products and solutions that are contributing to the development of a new plant-based cuisine
Berger brings 20 years of industry experience to the team including her most recent role as chief executive officer of SydGrönt
November 17, 2021
Berger joins Sproud following its 2020 launch into the US market and most recently its multi-faceted creative campaign that promoted Sproud’s launch in Whole Foods and Sprouts stores across the Los Angeles region, positioning Sproud as a brand to try and keep an eye on.
Butter Buds showcases solutions to overcome pea protein sensory challenges
October 20, 2021
Butter Buds Inc., a global leader in dairy and non-dairy concentrates, offers several solutions to help manufacturers overcome common formulation challenges associated with using pea protein in meat/meat alternative applications. Butter Buds ingredients help improve both the flavor and texture of pea-protein products for great-tasting, clean label foods.
The Dawson, Minn. plant enables the company to meet growing consumer demand for sustainable plant-based foods
October 13, 2021
The state-of-the-art facility more than doubles production capacity for the company, cementing PURIS as the leading supplier of pea protein in North America and accelerating its mission to build a sustainable food system.
Americans still are not meeting the recommended intake levels for dietary fiber, a nutritional failure that can lead to the development of a number of health issues down the road. The shortfall is so critical that the new “Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2020-2025” has designated dietary fiber as “a dietary component of public health concern.”
PeaNOTS are made with organic pea protein, and Sun Poppers contain upcycled watermelon and pumpkin seeds
September 20, 2021
LesserEvil unveiled two new plant-based product innovations: Sun Poppers, made from upcycled watermelon and pumpkin seeds, and PeaNOTS, made from organic pea protein.
Beverage makers appeal to consumers with products that contain vitamins and minerals, protein (plant or dairy), botanicals, tea, tea extracts, probiotics, prebiotics, and fiber
Today’s consumers are rarely satisfied with just a thirst-quenching drink when they crave a beverage. They’re seeking healthful extras that target everything from immunity to mood issues, from energy to meal replacement. And of course, they want plenty of flavor with few calories.
Planteneers offers plant-based ingredient solutions for convenience foods
July 19, 2021
Convenience has been a strong driver in the food market for years, in retail as well as out of home. In recent months take-out and delivery models have experienced a tremendous boom.
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