Consumer trend, new product and ingredient options for the formulation of plant based, vegetarian and vegan foods & beverages.
EXPLORE PLANT BASED INSIGHTS
Meat analogs, animal-free proteins, oatmilk chocolates and plant based snack kits for kids are just a few examples of increased activity in the plant based space
Globally, food and drink launches containing microalgae experienced average annual growth of more than 40% during a recent three-year period. Trends in plant-based proteins from the sea—as well as new technologies to produce seafood without the sea—also overlap with our second 2024 trend, “Nurturing Nature.” Indeed, both seafood companies and technology innovators can be ocean guardians.
Kerry advances sustainable nutrition with the future of sodium reduction: Tastesense™ Salt
April 15, 2024
Kerry announced a groundbreaking development in its vision to create a world of sustainable nutrition – Tastesense™ Salt. Kerry’s Tastesense™ Salt solutions deliver on salt and rich savory taste, without adding sodium, by retaining essential flavor properties and replicating salty impact, body, and linger.
Together the companies will offer industry-leading holistic innovation services to help clients create the future of food, from front-end insights, strategy and creative development, through full-service R&D, scale-up and commercialization.
Today, it’s hard to keep up with the dramatic evolution of protein ingredients that fall under the umbrella of plant-based. This includes the growing numbers of ingredients that are not even based on plants. Here’s a brief look at current trends that help define movement in plant-based ingredients, followed by predictions for the future of alternative proteins.
Inline Plastics has expanded their Safe-T-Fresh® portfolio to include three new 7-inch rounds with a smooth wall
April 5, 2024
Inline Plastics has expanded its Safe-T-Fresh® portfolio to include three new 7-inch rounds with a smooth wall. By popular demand, the new products will include 24oz, 32oz, and a four 6oz compartment option, with more items to follow soon.
Initial product offerings of the Stuffed Chicken include Chicken Parmigiana and Garlic & Herb
March 28, 2024
The company is introducing TiNDLE Stuffed Chicken products this year – with initial offerings such as Chicken Parmigiana and Garlic & Herb – marking the next step in bringing bold flavors to home chefs.
The approach reduces the company’s cell production time by 50%, significantly increasing efficiency and enhancing sustainability of industrial process
March 26, 2024
The breakthrough will enable the company to produce cultivated meat significantly faster and at lower costs than industry norms, and is therefore an important step towards the commercialization of Meatable’s technology and large-scale production of cultivated meat products more broadly.
The new crackers are free from the top 14 allergens and corn, and contain 20g of complete protein
March 25, 2024
These grain-free Crispbread Crackers™ represent a bold statement in the evolution of clean snacking. Free from the top 14 allergens and corn, with 20g of complete protein and zero added sugar, the artisan flavor profile aims to evolve the snacking experience.
Company unveiled new logo, new products, and introduced new executives at Natural Products Expo West
March 22, 2024
The company unveiled its new logo and spoke further about the rebranding to a live audience. Simultaneously, the company launched a new website at www.Insignia.gg.
Next In Natural, a firm specializing in bespoke operations for emerging organic food and beverage companies, announced the expansion of a new M&A division and the appointment of Ted Tieken as chief future officer at its helm.