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The plant-based community is growing steadily. More and more consumers want more choices in plant-based foods. According to a Europe-wide consumer survey by ProVeg International, there is still great potential for plant-based foods in many categories.

Prepared Foods showcases plant-based meat, dairy alternatives.

Launching in January 2022, new Silk nextmilk™ and So Delicious Wondermilk™ are designed to help close the gap between traditional dairy drinkers and plant-based beverage consumers.

Plant-based food retail sales grew 27% to reach a value of $7 billion in 2020, according to SPINS data released by the Good Food Institute and the Plant Based Foods Association (PBFA).

Elmhurst® 1925 introduced seasonal OatNog and plant-based creamers in Pumpkin Spice and Caramel Macchiato for the holiday season. All three varieties offer a creamy, dairy-free alternatives.

McConnell’s Dairy-Free Frozen Desserts are made from a combination of gluten free oats, cocoa butter, and highly refined coconut oil. The oat base has a neutral taste, which gives McConnell’s the flexibility to incorporate other ingredients and flavors without overpowering them.

Microalgae cultivation start-up Yemoja, Ltd. is joining the MIGAL Galilee Research institute to spearhead an extensive, four-year research initiative to identify algae-sourced compounds with the potential to help manage inflammation and Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). Select beneficial algae will be developed into functional foods as well as nutraceutical and pharmaceutical applications.

Franklin Farms™ introduced a line of chickpea products to its portfolio of plant-based offerings. As the plant-based food market continues to grow and diversify, the new line of tofu made from chickpeas offers consumers soy-free options that are low-fat and allergen-free.

With the opening of the new Planterra office and R&D Innovation Center, the company looks forward to continuing its purpose of feeding future generations and making a positive impact on the world.