The site in Germany processes local pulses into high-quality food and feed ingredients, strengthening BENEO’s position in the global plant-based protein market
BENEO, a leading manufacturer of functional ingredients for food, feed and pharma and a member of the Südzucker Group, has officially...
Nestlé aims to help tackle the problem with Bear Brand Milk N’ Soy, which combines the goodness of milk with the affordability of high-quality plant proteins
As part of its efforts to make good nutrition affordable and accessible to those who need it most, Nestlé is introducing Bear Brand ...
The first of its kind in Sweden, the factory will have an annual processing capacity of over 40,000 tonnes of peas grown by Lantmännen cooperative members
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has granted a €50 million loan to Lantmännen to co-finance the construction of a new pea protein ...
This divergence makes a sale of the brand the best option for both Unilever and The Vegetarian Butcher
Unilever has announced that it has received a binding offer from Vivera to acquire The Vegetarian Butcher. The brand was bought by Unilever in 2018 by founder Jaap Korteweg and has since then d...
Premium alternative milk brand expands lineup with two new clean, Certified Organic offerings
Leading plant-based milk brand, MALK Organics, announced the launch of two new 100 per cent clean-label SKUs - Unsweetened Organic Coconut and Unsweetened Organic Soy. Both new products remain...
The sale price for the acquisition is EUR 7 million
Valio has acquired the plant protein business of Raisio plc, along with the associated fixed assets and the Härkis and Beanit fava bean brands. The fixed assets include the production equipment from the plant in Kauhava that manufactures plant...
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 concern...
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 product...
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 challeng...
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...
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 ...
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 molec...
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...
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 w...
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 b...
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 the...
This partnership is a landmark achievement as Betagro becomes the first meat company in Asia to invest in Meatable
Meatable, the pioneering cultivated meat technology company dedicated to creating sustainable, real meat without harming animals announced a strategic investment from Betagro Ventur...
This acquisition complements Refresco’s existing operations in Spain and significantly expands its capabilities in the plant-based drinks sector
Refresco, the global independent beverage solutions provider for retailers and global, national, and emerging (GNE) brands in Europe, North America, ...
