Following the successful launch of Babybel Plant-Based last year Babybel® is bringing the first new flavor to its alternative dairy lineup with the introduction of Babybel Plant-Based White Cheddar Cheese Alternative this spring.

Pioneer of meat free, and home to Quorn, Marlow Foods announced plans to make the super protein in Quorn, mycoprotein, available to other food and beverage manufacturers.

Recent insights show more consumers eat more plant-based meat, poultry, and seafood analogues from restaurants because these foods are prepared in the same way as animal proteins.

With more than 100,000 internet searches per month for “vegan recipes” and “vegetarian recipes”, it’s clear there is high demand for plant-based meals. The survey found that 52% of adults are vegan-curious and illustrated consumers’ desire for time-saving solutions to preparing plant-forward dishes. In fact, 56% of adults said they want shortcuts to plant-based meals. 

The Bel Group and biotech start-up, Climax Foods Inc., announced a unique partnership designed to create a new generation of plant-based cheese aiming to meet the main challenges of the food transition: combining pleasure, nutrition and reducing the carbon footprint.

Whether you pour it, spread it, slice it or spoon it—plant-based dairy options are making inroads in consumer kitchens. Retail 2021 data from the Good Food Institute and SPINS showed plant-based milk category sales at $2.6 billion alone with one- and three-year growth figures of 4% and 33% respectively. Moreover, plant-based milks enjoyed a 16% share of market two years ago and 42% share of household penetration.

To meet the market demand for a plant-based chicken alternative, the products represent plant-based and allergen friendly pizzas and flatbreads featuring chick’n style shreds will be available in frozen aisles in stores across the US.

The success of Green Vibrance resulted in Vibrant Health's exponential growth. But instead of placating the status quo, the company set its sights on continuous improvement. 

Layn has a long, respected reputation as the globally leading direct manufacturer and innovator of monk fruit and stevia extracts, and over the past three decades has consistently expanded its ingredient portfolio to include a full range of botanical extract ingredients with broad consumer and application appeal.

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.