Seakura, an Israeli ag tech company, has developed a unique biomass production system that it believes will enable it to capitalise on growing demand for plant-based ingredients. We caught up with the company to find out more about its tech and international ambitions. Seakura was founded in 2007 by Yossi Karta. Based in Mikmoret, Israel, […]
Plant-based hybrid proteins can provide a complete nutritional profile and a more environmentally friendly approach to nutrition. This is according to Mindy Leveille, Marketing Manager, Proteins, Kerry Taste & Nutrition, who highlights plant-proteins’ market potential and how it compares to dairy protein. “Healthy aging, sustainability and general wellness are key secular trends in society and […]
Beneo has inaugurated its new Belgium-based BioWanze plant for texturized wheat protein (TWP), in cooperation with fellow Südzucker Group subsidiary CropEnergies. The move follows an investment of €4.3 million. BioWanze is a daughter company of CropEnergies and is the largest producer of bio-ethanol in Belgium. When running at full capacity, the plant will be capable […]
UK retailer Sainsbury’s is set to trial the stocking of meat alternative products in its meat aisles later this month, as opposed to in their own dedicated sections. As of June 27, Sainsbury’s customers will be able to find vegan and vegetarian plant-based products from Naturli’ Foods in the meat aisles at 400 of its […]
The beginning of a new year is a great time to set goals for the next 12 months, and it’s also a time to reflect on the past year. When it comes to food trends, 2016 offered a promising shift in health and sustainability initiatives. Nation’s Restaurant News predicted 2016 to be the “year of […]
