Companies will collaborate to improve the functionality, taste and nutritional profile for usage in different types of products. Looking to develop the next generation of microalgae-based ingredients, Nestlé has entered into a partnership with Corbion to deliver sustainable, nutritious plant-based products. Microalgae ingredients have several advantages, as they are a vegan source of protein, healthy […]
Authenticity, holistic health and customization top Innova Market Insights’ list of 2020 food trends. More than half of global consumers said a brand’s or product’s story influences their purchasing decision, Innova Market Insights said. Demand for transparency extends beyond product labels. “This is not only an ingredients trend,” said Lu Ann Williams, director of insight […]
Interest in plant-based diets shows no signs of slowing with consumers seeking out new foods and formats emphasizing protein content. The challenge is that there’s no historical physiological insight to how the human body handles the many types of plant ingredients being consumed today. The food industry is slowly starting to understand that consumers have […]
A estas alturas ya ha quedado más que demostrado que la introducción de una mayor proporción de alimentos saludables en nuestras dietas tiene consecuencias muy positivas a todos los niveles. En este sentido, los avances que se han realizado a lo largo de los últimos años en el desarrollo de fuentes de proteína alternativas, en […]
As the plant-based phenomenon continues to thrive, a new series of advertisements describing plant-based products as “ultra-processed” have come into the spotlight. According to Impossible Foods, The Impossible Whopper and the likes, are “better for people and the planet,” however, non-profit organization The Center for Consumer Freedom (CFF) ran an advertisement in the New York […]
Good Hemp is launching the first CBD plant-based milk in the UK. Good Hemp CBD Barista Seed Milk will be on shelves in November followed by Good Hemp CBD Creamy Seed Milk and Good Hemp CBD Chocolate Hemp Milk later this year. Overall wellbeing David Shaw, MD, Good Hemp, said with the UK CBD market […]
Givaudan’s Chef’s Council 2019 takes on “The Protein Challenge,” exploring new culinary concepts for plant proteins. Plant-based meat alternatives represent one of the most potent dietary shifts today and flavor giant Givaudan is underscoring the potential of plant-based proteins as it seeks to “redefine the meat category.” For Flavio Garofalo, Global Category Director for Savoury […]
Nestlé has developed vegan alternatives to cheese and bacon, designed to complement its existing plant-based burger patties. The innovation, which is part of Nestlé’s sharpened plant-based focus, makes the Swiss food giant the first food and beverage company to develop and produce all three essential elements for a no-compromise plant-based “bacon cheeseburger”. With Nestlé’s plant-based […]
DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences has announced a new ingredient – HOLDBAC® YM VEGE – as the latest addition to the DuPont™ Danisco® HOLDBAC® line of protective cultures, known for their ability to extend shelf-life and secure the quality of products by holding off yeast and mold spoilage – all without use of synthetic preservatives. Now, […]
The global plant-based protein market is estimated to be valued at USD 18.5 billion in 2019 and is likely to reach USD 40.6 billion by 2025, growing at a CAGR of 14.0% during the forecast period. Plant-based protein plays a significant role by providing vital nutritional benefits through its applications in food, beverages, dairy alternatives, […]
As consumer demands for vegan milk varieties and ‘refreshing’ milk gather pace, we ask Caroline Roux, global food and drink analyst at Mintel, whether we’re entering a new era of milk? Gone are the days when the appeal of plant-based milk was only related to its perceived health benefits, notably as shoppers sought allergen-free and […]
The almond, oat and coconut latte mixes will hit UK Tesco shelves initially and will later be rolled out to international markets. Nestlé has launched three plant-based latte coffees in the UK and Ireland under its Nescafé Gold brand. The range of almond, oat and coconut coffees are the world’s first plant-based soluble coffees mixes, […]
Report says your favorite meats are in development – without all of the bad cholesterol It’s hard to define the stronger force is in the push for more meatless meat options — is it the popularity of veganism, or the increased awareness surrounding the negative effects of meat consumption on both the planet and personal […]
Sales of plant-based foods are growing at five times the rate of total food sales and have a market value of $4.5 billion, according to new data released by the Plant Based Foods Association and the Good Food Institute. According to the organizations, U.S. retail sales of plant-based foods have grown by 11% in the […]
US-based Ocean Hugger Foods says it will launch plant-based alternatives to raw tuna and freshwater eel in the UK this year to meet growing demand for vegan seafood. Ocean Hugger Foods has developed a plant-based raw tuna alternative made from tomato and a vegan freshwater eel product made from aubergine. Both products are slated for […]
