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Merit Functional Foods, Nestlé: Protein Partners

Merit Functional Foods, Nestlé ink development deal for novel plant protein ingredients

January 24, 2020

At its state-of-the-art facility, Merit will produce various plant-based protein ingredients using Burcon’s proprietary and patented extraction and purification technology.

iTi Tropicals: Dairy Hybrid with Coconut Milk

Appealing to flexitarians with dairy alternatives

January 13, 2020

Flexitarian diets, a concept that allows consumers to change the way they are eating without being exclusive to veganism, are rising in popularity. Unlike other diets, the flexitarian diet is not restrictive; it is inclusive and flexible.

Tofurky Plant-Based Burger

New burger is crafted with soy protein, vegetable protein, and wheat gluten

January 10, 2020

The new Plant-Based Burger by Tofurky is crafted using a combination of soy protein, vegetable protein, and wheat gluten and lightly seasoned with salt, onion, garlic, and black pepper.

Impossible Pork Made From Plants

Impossible Pork is a gluten-free, plant-based ground meat that can be used in any recipe that calls for ground pork from pigs

January 9, 2020

This week at the International Consumer Electronics Show, Impossible Foods is serving up Impossible Pork Made from Plants and Impossible Sausage Made from Plants -- the startup’s first all-new products since the blockbuster Impossible Burger debuted in 2016.

Plant-based Ingredients: When Green = Clean

Plant-based innovation in foods, beverages and ingredients continues to flourish with consumer interest in health, sustainability and ethics.

Lu Ann Williams

January 8, 2020

Plant-based nutrition is a major trend and shows no signs of slowing down. Innova Market Insights identified "Plant-Based Revolution" as one its Top Ten Trends for 2020 and that follows last year’s designation of "The Plant Kingdom" as a top 2019 trend.

Banza Plant-Based Mac & Cheese

New mac & cheese is made without artificial ingredients

January 7, 2020

Crafted with roasted sweet potatoes, Banza’s Plant-Based Mac & Cheese achieves its cheddar taste and flavor without the use of artificial ingredients found in traditional ready-to-eat mac & cheese.

Ancient Harvest Acquires Gluten-Free Brand Pamela’s

Transaction unites leading gluten-free suppliers under common management

January 7, 2020

Pamela’s offerings range from gluten-free baking mixes and baking ingredients such as pancake mix and paleo flours to pasta meals, ramen, snack bars, cookies and graham crackers.

iTi Tropicals: Plant-Based Alternative for Stocks and Soups

Try iTi Tropicals’ coconut water for a new plant-based formulating option

December 19, 2019

iTi Tropicals finds that coconut water adds a very subtle yet pleasing flavor when combined with other ingredients. And coconut water can be utilized as a natural hydration source because it is comprised of five electrolytes, including potassium and sodium.

Digiorno, Stouffer’s Plant-Based Innovations

Nestlé adds Sweet Earth Awesome Grounds meat alternative to oven-ready pizzas and lasagnas

December 17, 2019

DIGIORNO Rising Crust Meatless Supreme with SWEET EARTH Awesome Grounds and STOUFFER’S Meatless Lasagna with SWEET EARTH Awesome Grounds will help satisfy consumers looking for convenient and meat-free options.

2020 PREDICTIONS: CONSUMER INSIGHTS

Strong, Vibrant—and Vegan

Elite athletes lead the way to the rise and acceptance of vegan diets

Carolina Fryer

December 16, 2019

Not so long-ago veganism was considered cult-like, an outlier behavior that many thought would endanger the health of the person. Now we are seeing real-life models for what strong, vibrant and vegan can look like.