Proprietary reaction technology replicates the complex flavour profiles of animal proteins for vegan products, addressing consumer demand for better-tasting plant-based proteins T. Hasegawa USA Inc., one of the world’s top flavour manufacturers, is responding to consumer demand for better-tasting vegan proteins with a breakthrough technology that redefines plant-based protein flavour. Today, the California-based[Read More…]
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UNLIMEAT rolls out bold Korean plant-based meats at Kroger
Founded in Seoul, UNLIMEAT is rooted in sustainability and culinary innovation Korean cuisine is experiencing unprecedented growth across the United States. According to a September 2024 report by Circana, a leading consumer behaviour analytics firm, Korean restaurant locations in the U.S. increased by 10 per cent over the past year. In a historic milestone,[Read More…]
SimpliiGood’s spirulina-based smoked salmon goes commercial
The company has transitioned to commercial output of its texturised fresh spirulina, branded Simplii Texture Israel-based, Spirulina innovator SimpliiGood by AlgaeCore Technologies, Ltd., is advancing to commercial production of its 100 per cent plant-based smoked salmon analog composed of highly nutritious spirulina microalgae. Backed by $4M in new funding, fresh EU regulatory[Read More…]
BENEO inaugurates new plant in Germany to advance plant-based nutrition
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 inaugurated its first pulse-processing plant after a[Read More…]
Nestlé expands Bear Brand Milk range in Philippines
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 Milk’ N Soy,[Read More…]
EIB supports plant protein factory in Sweden
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 isolate factory in[Read More…]
Unilever to sell The Vegetarian Butcher to Vivera
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[Read More…]
MALK Organics debuts coconut and soy SKUs
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 true to MALK’s mission to offer the cleanest plant-based milk[Read More…]
Valio acquires Raisio’s plant protein business
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 protein[Read More…]
Global trends in plant-based market Asia-Pacific’s growing influence
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…]
