Consumer trend, new product and ingredient options for the formulation of plant based, vegetarian and vegan foods & beverages.
EXPLORE PLANT BASED INSIGHTS
In addition to its original slow-simmered bone broth, the Nona Lim lineup now includes soups, fresh noodles, stir-fry kits and the latest Instant Noodle Bowls and Heat & Serve Meat Entrees.
Brand expands Olive Oil Cheese line to offer slices for everyday usage on sandwiches and other dishes
March 18, 2024
Crafted with non-GMO, vegan ingredients, each GOOD PLANeT Olive Oil Cheese Slice has 0g of saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, and less than half the calories compared to dairy cheese. Most vegan cheeses are made with coconut oil, and therefore contain high amounts of saturated fat.
The latest flavor innovation from the HORMEL® brand team brings a unique but popular Asian flavor to the marinated-meats category
March 18, 2024
The inspiration for the recipe came courtesy of team member Feng Walkup, an international account manager of the fresh meat category at Hormel Foods and a 24-year veteran of the company. Walkup has been preparing and enjoying sweet garlic ginger pork for years, as the recipe has long been a family staple.
The Kraft Heinz Not Company aims to deliver on evolving consumer preference in the plant-based space
March 16, 2024
The launch of Oscar Mayer NotHotDogs and NotSausages is the latest example of The Kraft Heinz Not Company’s ambition to bring plant-based innovations to market faster. Further, the launch marks another exciting step in the joint venture’s continued expansion of its plant-based portfolio.
The new plant based milks are available in two varieties
March 13, 2024
Truly Grass Fed, a premium brand of sustainably-produced dairy products from the green fields of Ireland, expanded into a new category with the introduction of Truly Gluten Free Premium Irish Oat Milk.
AAK’s new AkoVeg coconut oil improves marbling in meat alternatives
March 12, 2024
AAK’s new AAK AkoVeg® 163-14 is a coconut oil and insoluble fiber flake offering that makes it possible for formulators to create a plant-based meat that contains less total fat and no cholesterol—yet offers similar visual appeal and cooking attributes as traditional marbled meat products.
Tagatose is an ingredient for food, beverage and nutraceutical manufacturers seeking sweetener solutions that meet consumer demand for functional, lower-calorie products
Tagatose, a monosaccharide that has gained popularity for its ability to meet calorie-reduction targets without compromising taste, texture or function, attained the NutraStrong™ Prebiotic Verified certification.
T. Hasegawa explores meat protein-related consumer insights, ingredient trends
March 8, 2024
Each month, California-based flavor manufacturer T. Hasegawa USA publishes a report detailing emerging consumer trends in CPG food / beverage and foodservice menus.
The new convenient meal is vegan and contains 21 nutrients from plants
March 4, 2024
Gluten-intolerant shoppers can dig into a mac and cheese that, like the classic, is nostalgic, savory, and creamy. Gluten Free Cheddy Mac tastes like the regular Cheddy Mac and packs 13g of protein and 4g of fiber per serving.
The dairy-free dips are available in three varieties including Sambal Sweet Chili, Chili Crisp and Zesty Lemon
February 29, 2024
The soybean ingredients provide the base of the line. All three dips: Sambal Sweet Chili Dip, Chili Crisp Dip and Zesty Lemon Dip are dairy-free, nut-free, and made with premium, simple ingredients.