According to Euromonitor International, 24% of the surveyed global consumers are trying to cut down their meat intake, driving sales of global meat substitutes to reach $19.5 billion in 2018.

The new plant-based burger, which is made in Canada*, will be featured as part of Kelseys’ core menu within the “Burly Burgers” section starting June 3, 2019 at all 70 Kelseys locations across Ontario; St. John’s, Newfoundland; Moncton, New Brunswick; and Calgary, Alberta.

At this year’s IFT Food Expo in New Orleans, Hydrosol, one of the world’s leading suppliers of stabilizing and texturing systems, is presenting the latest generation of functional systems and all-in compounds for making plant-based burger patties, cold cuts and sausages, as well as vegan alternatives to pizza cheese, cream cheese and sour cream. 

The fifth equity funding round since Impossible Foods launched in 2011 is intended to accelerate the company’s rapid scale-up, including accelerated hiring and capacity expansion at the company’s Oakland, plant. In total, the foodtech startup has raised more than $750 million.

Created with culinary expertise, familiar ingredients, and balanced nutrition, the Lightlife® Burger is the hero of a new pea protein-based product line that also includes Lightlife® Ground, Lightlife® Bratwurst Sausage, and Lightlife® Italian Sausage.

The Garden Gourmet Incredible Burger is 100% plant-based, with natural protein from soy and wheat. Natural plant extracts – beetroot, carrot, and bell pepper – help create the look of a beef burger before, during, and after cooking.

Current consumer trends show that plant-based alternatives remain a topic of great interest, in part because they have clear advantages over meat in terms of sustainability and animal welfare. 

“People are motivated to alter their diets to include more plant-based foods because they believe it will enhance their overall wellness, provide specific health benefits and help the environment,” says Mark Cornthwaite, marketing manager, DuPont Nutrition & Health. 

Looking to take a bite out of the multi-trillion-dollar meat industry, Beyond Beef aims to replicate ground beef, the largest segment in the beef category. The area is ripe for innovation with nearly 70% of consumers reducing their meat intake, with a particular focus on red and processed meat.

The new facility will be operated by BioWanze, a subsidiary of CropEnergies, the leading European manufacturer of sustainably produced ethanol. Its biorefinery in Belgium utilizes the entire raw material to produce high-quality food, feed and fuel with no waste.