Articles Tagged with ''plant-based foods''

Merit, Burcon and Nestlé announce plant-based proteins partnership

Under the joint development agreement, Merit will produce ingredients for Nestlé’s plant-based products.

January 28, 2020

Merit Functional Foods, Manitoba, Winnipeg, and its technology partner Burcon NutraScience, Vancouver, British Columbia, said they have entered into a joint development agreement with Vevey, Switzerland-based Nestlé.

Global plant-based protein industry projected to reach $40.6 billion by 2025

In the North American region, high growth is expected due to increases in population and other factors.

January 6, 2020

The global plant-based protein market was estimated to be valued at USD $18.5 billion in 2019 and is likely to reach USD $40.6 billion by 2025, growing at a CAGR of 14% during the forecast period, according to a new report offered by ResearchandMarkets.com, Dublin.

Dairy alternatives diversify as the consumer base evolves

The flexitarian movement appears to be having the most impact on growth.

December 17, 2019

Innova Market Insights, Arnhem, the Netherlands, said “The Plant Based Revolution” is No. 2 of the top 10 food and beverage trends it is highlighting for 2020.

Cargill invests additional $75 million into pea protein supplier Puris

The investment will enable Puris to double its pea protein production to keep up with consumer demand.

September 5, 2019

The investment will enable Puris to double its pea protein production to keep up with consumer demand.

Global plant-based alternatives market expected to reach $80.4 billion by 2024

According to BIS Research, growth contributors include concerns about food safety, animal welfare and environmental sustainability.

September 3, 2019

According to BIS Research, growth contributors include concerns about food safety, animal welfare and environmental sustainability.

Tackle flavor issues associated with plant-based dairy alternatives

Kimberly Decker

May 8, 2019

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.

Boost dairy product appeal via botanicals

Dairy processors could look to botanicals to meet consumer demand for cleaner labels, added functionality and health benefits.

Alison Raban

March 4, 2019

Dairy processors could look to botanicals to meet consumer demand for cleaner labels, added functionality and health benefits.

Keep milk on the table

There’s a strong movement toward plant-based eating. By emphasizing dairy milk’s unique nutrients, the dairy industry can help ensure milk will be a key part of plant-based diets well into the future.

Tammy Anderson-Wise

February 12, 2019

Plant-based diets are gaining traction among consumers, institutions and even government recommended dietary guidelines. Although the health benefits of consuming more vegetables, fruits and plant-based proteins are well-founded, "plant-based" is sometimes misconstrued to mean the elimination of animal-derived foods such as dairy milk.

We’d be foolish to ignore dairy alternatives

Kathie Canning

December 5, 2018

In recent months, we've received a bit of criticism, via email, online comments and other avenues, over our occasional coverage of plant-based dairy alternatives. The comments basically boil down to one complaint: that we're somehow harming the dairy processing industry with such coverage.

FDA issues request for information to solicit comments on labeling of plant-based dairy alternatives

The comments will help inform the development of draft guidance to provide greater clarity on appropriate labeling.

September 28, 2018