What will this new year bring? We see the launch of meat substitutes that go beyond the burger, the elevation of alternative dairy products and smaller M&A deals. If food and beverage companies want 2020 vision, then they will have to look to the past to plan for the future. Although this year’s trends will […]
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 […]
Bunge Loders Crocklaan is promoting the benefits of a new shea margarine that, it says, is a ‘100% sustainable, healthy and plant-based’ alternative to dairy-based butter and common vegetable oils such as palm. Demand for shea butter is growing globally. According to Adroit Market Research, the market for shea butter is expected to ‘experience a […]
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, […]
