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Merit Functional Foods, Nestlé: Protein Partners

Merit Functional Foods, Nestlé ink development deal for novel plant protein ingredients
January 24, 2020
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At its state-of-the-art facility, Merit will produce various plant-based protein ingredients using Burcon’s proprietary and patented extraction and purification technology.
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Food and Beverage Industry Trends

Sweets & Snacks Innovators Focus on Health, Sustainability and Adventure

Innova Market Insights examines how these trends are impacting innovative sweets and snacks categories
January 23, 2020
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‘Storytelling: Winning with Words’ leads the list of trends for 2020, with consumers increasingly interested in discovering the stories behind their food. When it comes to sweets and snacks, value can be found not only in ingredient provenance but also in small batch or artisanal production and even in a celebration of different cultures.
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Cool Beans Plant-Based Wraps

Three new varieties introduced at Winter Fancy Food Show
January 22, 2020
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Winter Fancy Food Show attendees had the opportunity to sample new Cool Beans plant-based wrap flavors including Moroccan Gold, Spicy Chipotle and Tikka Masala.
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Betterine Butter Alternative

100% vegan baking stick measures just like butter
January 15, 2020
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Betterine is an alternative to butter and margarine that’s 100% free of dairy products, chemicals, and additives. It can be used in to achieve results without compromising taste or texture.
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Tofurky Plant-Based Burger

New burger is crafted with soy protein, vegetable protein, and wheat gluten
January 10, 2020
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The new Plant-Based Burger by Tofurky is crafted using a combination of soy protein, vegetable protein, and wheat gluten and lightly seasoned with salt, onion, garlic, and black pepper.
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Impossible Pork Made From Plants

Impossible Pork is a gluten-free, plant-based ground meat that can be used in any recipe that calls for ground pork from pigs
January 9, 2020
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This week at the International Consumer Electronics Show, Impossible Foods is serving up Impossible Pork Made from Plants and Impossible Sausage Made from Plants -- the startup’s first all-new products since the blockbuster Impossible Burger debuted in 2016.
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ADM Acquires Botanical Provider Yerbalatina

Yerbalatina uses proprietary cool-drying technology to transform fruits, vegetables and other plants into a variety of extracts and ingredients
January 9, 2020
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This acquisition expands ADM’s already significant business in Brazil. The company operates an extensive human and animal nutrition business, including an alternative protein production complex in Campo Grande.
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Food and Beverage Industry Trends

2020 Food Trends: Intuitive Eating, Sustainability Take Shape

The International Food Information Council Foundation identifies trends to watch in 2020
January 8, 2020
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“Each year, our team of registered dietitians, nutrition experts and consumer researchers takes a look at what we can expect in the coming year,” Joseph Clayton, president and CEO, said in a statement. “In 2020, we predict that topics surrounding sustainability, alternative foods and healthy diets will move in some unexpected directions.”
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Plant-based Ingredients: When Green = Clean

Plant-based innovation in foods, beverages and ingredients continues to flourish with consumer interest in health, sustainability and ethics.
Lu Ann Williams
January 8, 2020
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Plant-based nutrition is a major trend and shows no signs of slowing down. Innova Market Insights identified "Plant-Based Revolution" as one its Top Ten Trends for 2020 and that follows last year’s designation of "The Plant Kingdom" as a top 2019 trend.
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Webinar

4/30/19 to 4/30/20
Contact: Vania

Taking Your Plant-Based Foods & Beverages to the Next Level – Outstanding Consumer Experience

ON DEMAND: You’ve made the decision to go with plant-based nutrition in your product. But if you’re like most people, you’ve struggled with the issues it presents in formulating a great product – par­ticularly at higher protein levels or in gluten-free applications.

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Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Beyond Meat Innovation Center

Plant Based Foods

Plant-based proteins aren’t just for vegans and vegetarians anymore as US consumers seek more protein in their diets and plant-based foods become more available and tastier. Higher demand for plant-based proteins is evidenced by the 19% growth in cases shipped of these proteins from broadline foodservice distributors to independent (one to two units) and micro-chain (three to 19 units) restaurant operators in the year ending March 2018 compared to same period year ago, according to The NPD Group. In-home consumption trends are also showing an increase in consumer demand with a 24% increase since 2015.

Posted: August 6, 2018