Christian Philippsen, Managing Director at BENEO Asia Pacific, shares his expertise on global trends, and regional adoption in Asia-Pacific with NUFFOODS Spectrum The plant-based food industry is undergoing a dynamic transformation, driven by shifting consumer preferences, sustainability concerns, and advancements in food technology. As more consumers embrace flexitarian and plant-based[Read More…]
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Beyond Meat unveils expanded line of Beyond Steak
The new line of pre-seasoned steak tips is available in two crave-able flavours, Beyond Steak Chimichurri and Beyond Steak Korean BBQ-Style Beyond Meat, a leader in plant-based meat announced an expanded line of Beyond Steak, one of the fastest-growing and top-selling plant-based meat products on the market, at Sprouts Farmers Market stores coast to[Read More…]
EU approves Water lentils for consumption and production
The tiny green plants that float – and rapidly multiply – in stagnant water Water lentils, a protein-rich and sustainably cultivated plant have now been officially approved as a vegetable in Europe. It could make a significant contribution to the protein transition and the global food challenge. However, to achieve[Read More…]
Gavan secures $8Mn to commercialise cutting-edge plant-based fat
Start-up is establishing a new European facility for commercial production of its plant-based Fatrix fat FoodTech start-up Gavan Technologies, Ltd. announces it has raised $8Mn in A-round funds. This fresh capital infusion will enable Gavan to break into the European food market with its cutting-edge plant protein-based fat solution, Fatrix.[Read More…]
Beyond Meat releases 2023 ESG report and LCA study
Beyond Meat’s 2023 ESG Report covers topics such as health and nutrition, human capital, governance and climate management With a mission to positively impact human health, climate change, constraints on natural resources and animal welfare, Beyond Meat, a leader in plant-based meat, released its 2023 ESG Report and announced its Beyond Steak life[Read More…]
Tate & Lyle and BioHarvest partner to develop plant-based ingredients
The new partnership between Tate & Lyle and BioHarvest will focus on developing the next generation of sweeteners Tate & Lyle PLC (Tate & Lyle) and BioHarvest Sciences (BioHarvest), announced a pioneering new partnership to develop the next generation of proprietary plant-based molecules to address increasing consumer desire for affordable,[Read More…]
2024: A landmark year for alternative protein revolution
In 2024, the alternative protein industry underwent a transformative period marked by significant innovations, market expansions, and regulatory advancements, with an overall shift toward sustainability and consumer accessibility The year 2024 marked a pivotal chapter for the alternative protein (alt-protein) industry, with breakthroughs and challenges shaping its landscape globally. From[Read More…]
Israel’s Gavan secures $8Mn to commercialise cutting-edge plant-based fat
Start-up is establishing a new European facility for commercial production of its plant-based Fatrix fat Israel-based food Technology start-up Gavan Technologies announces it has raised $8 million in A-round funds. This fresh capital infusion will enable Gavan to enter the European food market with its cutting-edge plant protein-based fat solution,[Read More…]
Starbucks launches Green Planet biodegradable, plant-based straws in Japan
The new straw is made from Green Planet, a plant-based biodegradable biopolymer Starbucks has introduced new biodegradable, plant-based straws to stores in Japan, another important action in support of the company’s environmental promise to be resource-positive and commitment to reduce waste by half by 2030. The new straw is made[Read More…]
From eco-friendly nutrition to egg replacement: How faba beans are transforming the plant-based market
Christian Philippsen, Managing Director, BENEO, Asia Pacific If you’re not part of the plant-based protein movement yet, you may soon be in the minority. It is predicted that by 2027, plant proteins will constitute 75 per cent of the alternative protein ingredient demand[1]. Products using these proteins are expected to[Read More…]