Lightlife aims to make it easier for consumers to make healthier food choices by offering plant-based meat products made only with simple, recognizable ingredients, like pea protein, brown rice, dried red bell pepper, and beet and cherry powders.

The surge in 100% plant-based protein products and flexitarian (incorporating animal and plant protein) products is not a trend, it is here to stay.  Plant-based protein is now a multi-billion-dollar industry that is growing at a rate of over 20% per year. 

Gold Coast Ingredients (GCI) introduces Vegan Smoked Gouda Flavor. GCI Smoked Gouda Flavor is a mouth-watering alternative for standard cheese flavors such as cheddar, white cheddar, and nacho cheese

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.

The Brenntag Food & Nutrition business unit in North America, part of the Brenntag Group, announced a new collaboration with Axiom Foods for the distribution of plant proteins in the United States and Canada.

Califia Farms introduced an enhanced line of nutritious, plant-based milks made from pea, oat and sunflower proteins. The new milks deliver a complementary blend of nine essential amino acids.

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. 

Kentucky Fried Chicken ("KFC") China, operated by Yum China Holdings, Inc., became one of the first national Western QSR (quick service restaurant) brands to introduce a plant-based meat product to China. For a limited test period between April 28-30, KFC Plant-Based Chicken Nuggets will debut at three participating stores in three Tier 1 cities across China.

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.

Plant-based proteins dominated the food and beverage landscape in 2019 — driving new product introductions and overall industry buzz. As food companies look for ways to keep pace with the rapidly expanding and evolving market, ADM has identified key trends that will drive innovation and growth in the plant-based protein space in 2020 and beyond.