Articles Tagged with ''plant based foods''

How can a company revitalize its innovation program—from consumer insights all the way through R&D and packaging? Prepared Foods put that question and others to Mario DiFalco, senior director of Innovation& New Ventures at Del Monte Foods Inc.

Political and economic unease, here and abroad, has been growing well before the onset of COVID-19.  What the spread of COVID-19 has caused, is an amplification and acceleration of the Tide that was already rolling in.  It's no less significant for its abruptness and shock value, but pandemics can have the effect of shaping and altering the trajectory of already identified trends. 

This snack attack activity drove new product launches in meat snacks, snack mixes, and fruit-based snacks. Each enjoyed double-digit growth rates with meat snacks at the top of the heap, expanding at a 20.6% CAGR from 2014 to 2018.

Food processors using plant-based proteins are moving beyond beef. Several different companies are testing plant-based chicken nuggets, plant-based fish filets, plant-based salmon patties, and plant-based pork ribs. 

Calyxt, pronounced [kay-lixt] is derived from the Latin term calyx, the sepals that surround, protect and support a plant bud and flower. The added “T” signifies how Calyxt is leveraging advanced technologies (like TALEN® technology) to bring healthier, more sustainable products to market.

Lycored, a global leader in natural, lycopene-based color ingredients for food and beverages, has completed a delicatessen style ham meat alternative stability study on its color portfolio. 

Fuchs North America, a leading maker of seasonings, flavor systems and taste solutions for the food industry, introduces the “Next Level Vegan Collection,” a new line of flavors to enhance popular plant-based foods. The collection’s four seasonings bring craveable flavors to vegan favorites, elevating them to a whole new level. 

Nutiva launched Organic MCT Protein, a line of plant-based powders made with fast-burning medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) and plant protein to boost energy. The powders increase endurance, aid in weight loss and management, and support brain health.

ONE Brands, a protein bar brand, and makers of ONE® and ONE® PLANT™ Bars, introduced two new plant-based varieties. The new additions to the ONE PLANT line, Churro and Carrot Cake flavored protein bars, are available on Amazon.

Beyond Meat, Inc., a leader in plant-based meat, announced its latest product innovation, Beyond Breakfast Sausage™, will start to hit retail shelves by the end of March.