Coperion has designed its MEGAtex series texturizing units, especially for use with the ZSK food extruder Coperion introduces the latest model in its MEGAtex cooling die series for manufacturing plant-based HMMA (High Moisture Meat Analogues). The new MEGAtex R90 texturizing unit achieves throughputs of up to 500 kg/h and is[Read More…]
Plant Based
Primient commits $700Mn investment for plant-based future
Primient’s investment strategy is already working to drive purposeful modernisation in critical production assets and processes, ensuring the highest quality, most reliable production for decades to come Primient, a leader in plant-based food and industrial ingredient production has announced capital investment exceeding $700 million across the company’s operational footprint. Celebrated[Read More…]
Kraft Heinz launches plant-based Oscar Mayer hot dogs and sausages
The innovations mark the joint venture’s highly anticipated debut in the plant-based meat category The Kraft Heinz Not Company LLC debuted NotHotDogs and NotSausages, the first ever plant-based Oscar Mayer offerings and the first plant-based meat innovation from the joint venture between The Kraft Heinz Company (KHC) (Kraft Heinz) and[Read More…]
Vegan Food acquires German Tofutown
The latest acquisition is Vegan Food Group’s first since it was rebranded as a new development out of its initial company, VFC Foods Vegan Food Group has agreed to acquire Tofutown, a German tofu manufacturer with €60 million in revenue. The latest acquisition is Vegan Food Group’s first since it was[Read More…]
GNT launches new range of plant-based EXBERRY concentrates
The liquid-based colours are created from edible, non-GMO fruit and vegetables and are suitable for vegan, kosher, and halal diets GNT has launched a new range of plant-based EXBERRY® concentrates that enable manufacturers to achieve clean-label brown shades in low-pH soft drinks. EXBERRY® Shade Autumn Brown and EXBERRY® Shade Golden Brown can deliver[Read More…]
Roquette unveils new NUTRALYS pea protein range
These latest innovations present new format and formulation options, offering refined textures and high protein content for end products, such as nutritional bars, protein drinks, and plant-based meat and dairy alternatives Roquette is pushing the frontiers of the plant protein market by launching four multi-functional pea proteins designed to improve[Read More…]
137 Degrees’ products salicylic acid-free, reinforcing uncompromised quality
The government Laboratory has conducted recent tests, further confirming the absence of salicylic acid in the aforementioned products Hong Kong’s 137 Degrees, a leading provider of high-quality plant-based milk products announced the testing results confirming the absence of salicylic acid in the 137 Degrees Almond Milk Original (1 Liter) and[Read More…]
Upfield launches first plastic-free, recyclable tub for plant butters and spreads
For Upfield, the introduction of the plastic-free paper tub is a critical step towards meeting its ambition to reduce plastic across its portfolio by 80% by 2030 Upfield, a global leader in plant-based foods, announces the world’s first plastic-free, recyclable tub for its plant butter and spreads. Following four years[Read More…]
UNLIMEAT expands K-Vegan reach in US retail markets
The company is showcasing its bestselling plant-based Korean BBQ and pulled pork alongside new Korean vegan creations, including frozen kimbap and mandu UNLIMEAT, a leading plant-based Korean food brand, has recently broadened its US retail sales, introducing various Korean-inspired vegan foods like frozen Kimbap and Mandu. Starting this month, the[Read More…]
Low-carbohydrate diets emphasise healthy, plant-based sources associated with slower long-term weight gain
The study found that diets comprised of plant-based proteins fats and healthy carbohydrates were significantly associated with slower long-term weight gain Low-carbohydrate diets comprised mostly of plant-based proteins and fats with healthy carbohydrates such as whole grains were associated with slower long-term weight gain than low-carbohydrate diets comprised mostly of animal proteins and fats with unhealthy carbohydrates like[Read More…]