The combined strategic investments will accelerate production and expand portfolio of plant-based proteins, including pulse flours, concentrates and isolates.

The dairy alternatives market, in particular, has benefited from the trend, according to Innova Market Insights.

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.