The new company supplies proprietary pea and non-GMO canola protein ingredients.
October 30, 2019
Newly launched Merit Functional Foods, Manitoba, Winnipeg, said it is seeking to uproot the food and beverage industry’s perception of plant-based proteins by producing high-quality plant protein ingredients that exceed standards for purity, solubility, taste and more.
If William McCormack, business development manager for nutrition at Wauconda, Ill.-based Synergy Flavors, noticed anything at the recent Natural Products Expo West in Anaheim, Calif., it's that the current fad for plant-based dairy alternatives is anything but a fad.
Plant-based proteins have continued their growth into 2019. As more
brands added trendy, vegan-suitable applications, demand for alternative
proteins like soy and pea protein continues to grow drastically.
In 2017, Target Corp. released a TV commercial in which the father says that he's going on a milk run and asks what everyone wants. One child says skim milk, one says chocolate milk and the third child says that she's not doing dairy this week.
We, the dairy industry, have not engaged on a broad scale as marketers of plant/alternative proteins increased their attacks, developed trade associations and aggressively launched marketing offenses.
The combined strategic investments will accelerate production and expand portfolio of plant-based proteins, including pulse flours, concentrates and isolates.
December 19, 2018
The combined strategic investments will accelerate production and expand portfolio of plant-based proteins, including pulse flours, concentrates and isolates.
Consumers recognize the benefits of high-protein foods and beverages. Dairy processors can stick with dairy-based proteins or consider plant-based alternatives.
High-protein foods figure prominently on IRI’s list of the most successful food and beverage launches of 2015. Alongside Oscar Mayer deli meat and Cheerios Protein, were Dannon Oikos Triple Zero yogurt, Yoplait Greek 100 Whips and fairlife milk.