Articles Tagged with ''meat alternatives''

The Sweet Earth® Awesome Bacon Burger is a smoky plant-based burger infused with vegan bacon bits. Made of textured pea protein, this plant-based burger contains 26g of protein per serving (27% DV) and is non-GMO project certified.

The Plant Based Foods Association (PBFA), the trade association representing 170 plant-based food companies, and Kroger, the largest grocery retailer in America, found that plant-based meat sales increased by 23% when those items were sold in the meat department.

OZO features a high-quality pea protein that is a great source of iron, and has been known to aid in muscle growth, weight loss and heart health. The OZO product line uses recyclable trays and cartons to store products, and plant based ink on all of its packaging.

Gardein's new Ultimate Plant-Based Burger looks, cooks and smells like real meat for a satisfying burger experience, according to the company. The new burger adds to Gardein's reputation for delivering meat alternatives.

Plant-based meat and sausage alternatives remain in high demand by consumers. And interestingly, this product category has scarcely been impacted by the current COVID-19 pandemic. 

Pioneers of texture and taste, The Meatless Farm Co's team of chefs is dedicated to making fresh plant-based meat alternatives that are easy to cook and better for both people and the planet.

"Garden Inspirations™ by Farm Rich" is a new line of plant-based foods expanding options for flexitarians, vegetarians and anyone looking to reduce meat consumption in daily diets. The line includes appetizers, snacks and meal solutions made with plant-based meats and other wholesome plant-based ingredients.

Upton’s Naturals, an ethical vegan company that helped kickstart the jackfruit food trend, is bringing Banana Blossom to market. Mimicking the texture of flaky fish, this 100% vegan, certified organic and Kosher whole-food meat alternative makes creating a plant-based version of the British classic recipe possible.

“While an increasing number of consumers are choosing plant-based meat alternatives for sustainable and nutritional reasons, they still insist on the experience of traditional meat,” says Mark Stavro, senior director of marketing. “Fat is a fundamental driver of the sensory and culinary experience of meatless foods, and it takes the right ingredients, scale, and technical expertise to create high quality products for this growing category.”

As if we required further evidence that plant-based foods are dominating the food and beverage retail landscape, our Favorite Products Poll kicked off 2020 with a plant-based sausage in top ranks.