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.
Swedish Meatballs are the most recent addition to Nate's plant-based lineup
March 5, 2020
Nate’s Meatless of ADF Foods, an innovator in the plant-based category, introduced its newest product to consumers seeking meatless options with which to supplement diets.
Prepared Foods readers select High Peaks Plant-Based Sausage as their favorite new product launch from January 2020
March 5, 2020
As if we required further evidence that plant-based foods are dominating the food and beverage retail landscape, our Favorite Products Poll kicked off 2020 with a plant-based sausage in top ranks.
The financing will enable BlueNalu to develop a production facility, implement strategic alliances for global operations and distribution, and prepare for market launch
March 3, 2020
This financing will enable BlueNalu to develop a good manufacturing practices (GMP) pilot production facility in San Diego, expand its world-class team, implement strategic alliances for global operations and distribution, and prepare for its market launch.
Company’s strengths include scale, portfolio, global footprint and financial track record
February 26, 2020
At the Consumer Analyst Group of New York (CAGNY) annual conference, Tyson Foods, Inc. CEO Noel White, reiterated that “Tyson Foods’ scale, diversified portfolio, international footprint and financial track record uniquely position the company for continued, long-term growth at a time when there’s growing global demand for protein.”