Meatless Meatballs and Plant-Based BBQ Sliders are plant-based options for snacks and meals
April 15, 2020
"Garden Inspirations™ by Farm Rich" is a new line of plant-based foods expanding options for flexitarians, vegetarians and anyone looking to reduce meat consumption in daily diets. The line includes appetizers, snacks and meal solutions made with plant-based meats and other wholesome plant-based ingredients.
MGP offers new gluten-free pea option joins proven textured wheat proteins
April 9, 2020
MGP Ingredients (Nasdaq MGPI), a leading maker of plant-based proteins and starches, announces the ProTerra™ line of textured proteins. ProTerra expands MGP’s offerings with a new textured pea option that joins its proven textured wheat series (formerly known as TruTex®), giving food formulators a range of choices ideal for almost any application.
Cruelty-free, organic meat alternative delivers filets to prepare “fish” & chips
April 6, 2020
Upton’s Naturals, an ethical vegan company that helped kickstart the jackfruit food trend, is bringing Banana Blossom to market. Mimicking the texture of flaky fish, this 100% vegan, certified organic and Kosher whole-food meat alternative makes creating a plant-based version of the British classic recipe possible.
The show was scheduled to take place May 31 to June 2 in Indianapolis
March 31, 2020
In a letter to its community, the International Dairy Deli Bakery Association (IDDBA) announced the cancellation of its annual trade show. The show was scheduled to take place May 31 to June 2 in Indianapolis.
ColorMaker leads the way with creative custom natural color blends designed to enhance the visual appeal of meat-substitute products
March 26, 2020
Food processors using plant-based proteins are moving beyond beef. Several different companies are testing plant-based chicken nuggets, plant-based fish filets, plant-based salmon patties, and plant-based pork ribs.
Lycored offers natural, stable reds; HueFinder color tool
March 20, 2020
Lycored, a global leader in natural, lycopene-based color ingredients for food and beverages, has completed a delicatessen style ham meat alternative stability study on its color portfolio.
Kalsec offers a clean label, natural beet powder for coloring meat analogues
March 20, 2020
More consumers are embracing vegetarian, vegan or flexitarian diets. For plant-based meat analogs, manufacturers are attempting to achieve the appearance of real meat to make the product more appetizing.
Fuchs creates “Next Level Vegan Collection” of seasonings, bases and flavors
March 19, 2020
Fuchs North America, a leading maker of seasonings, flavor systems and taste solutions for the food industry, introduces the “Next Level Vegan Collection,” a new line of flavors to enhance popular plant-based foods. The collection’s four seasonings bring craveable flavors to vegan favorites, elevating them to a whole new level.
Scalable portfolio of oils, fats and emulsifiers maximizes sensory and culinary experience
March 12, 2020
“While an increasing number of consumers are choosing plant-based meat alternatives for sustainable and nutritional reasons, they still insist on the experience of traditional meat,” says Mark Stavro, senior director of marketing. “Fat is a fundamental driver of the sensory and culinary experience of meatless foods, and it takes the right ingredients, scale, and technical expertise to create high quality products for this growing category.”
Africa and the Middle East are primed for fast growth in meat consumption, while the US trends toward modest gains
March 11, 2020
Meat and poultry consumption in the US is expected to increase less than 1.0% per year through 2023, but greater gains are projected in other parts of the world. Most notably, nations in Africa and the Middle East are forecast to register the fastest increases in meat consumption, as rising living standards and income levels allow more people to incorporate meat into their regular diet.