Articles Tagged with ''plant based foods''

Refrigerated and non-dairy, Bolthouse Farms Plant Protein Milk contains 10 grams of pea protein per 8-ounce serving versus only one gram of protein in almond milk and has 50% more calcium than dairy milk.

The side panel showcases the products as being organic, gluten free, naturally cholesterol free, and made without soy, wheat, corn, dairy, eggs tree nuts or peanuts.

A global leader in specialty, plant-based ingredients, Naturex is expanding its US and South American holdings. 

New Food & Beverage Products Video: Plant-based beverage pioneer Pacific Foods added Cashew Non-Dairy to its existing seven varieties of shelf-stable dairy alternatives.

The acquisition gives Nestlé immediate entry into the plant-based foods segment, which is growing by double digits and expected to become a $5 billion market by 2020. Sweet Earth’s portfolio spans all meal occasions, diversifying Nestlé’s offering beyond its existing category leadership in meals and snacks.

Currently, as part of its Healthy for Life 20 By 20 commitment with the American Heart Association, 30% of the main dishes Aramark serves across its dining operations in Healthcare, Higher Education and Business Dining are vegan or vegetarian, and 10% feature whole grains as their main ingredient.

Millet Medleys are made with a blend of ancient grain millet, extra virgin olive oil, organic veggies and protein-rich pulses – just heat and serve for a plant-based side dish or meal ready in minutes.

The company’s flagship product, the Impossible Burger, is made through a simple combination of plant-based ingredients.

Tapping into a growing consumer trend that has attracted the attention and support of meat industry titans like Tyson Foods, who own a 5% stake in Beyond Meat, the expansion into Kroger marks a more than tripled distribution growth of The Beyond Burger within two months’ time and reflects an increased demand for plant-based protein among mainstream consumers.