Plant-based meat maker, Redefine Meat, has announced the launch of its first pork product, the New-Meat Bratwurst. The company’s latest offering made its debut at Oktoberfest in Munich, on the menu of traditional Bavarian beer house Tegernseer Tal. The vegan bratwurst is said to offer the same fatty mouthfeel and level of juiciness that characterise its meat-based counterpart, with a flavour profile developed in partnership with chefs. Redefine’s expansion into pork alternatives follows the commercial launch of its plant-based whole cuts last year, which were created using 3D printing technology. Julian Kinner, restaurant manager at Tegernseer Tal – Bräuhaus, said: “We’ve been selling Redefine Meat’s New-Meat burger products for several months now and it’s fair to say that customers love it as much as our chefs do”. “The demand for tasty, sustainable plant-based meat alternatives has increased enormously. The bratwurst delivers the high level of quality we have come to expect from Redefine Meat in terms of taste, texture and preparation, offering our customers a plant-based alternative to one of the nation’s favourite meat products that doesn’t compromise on the eating experience. ” The New-Meat Bratwurst will be commercially available for foodservice providers in Germany, the UK and the Netherlands starting in November, with a number of restaurants already signed up. #Germany #RedefineMeat

Quorn has launched a vegan deli slices range available in yorkshire ham, finely sliced ham, roast beef or roast chicken style slices. Made from Quorn’s unique protein, Quorn mycoprotein, the new range is high in protein and fibre and low in saturated fat. The brand says that the new range also has a lower carbon footprint than the meat equivalent. “You wouldn’t believe it’s not meat. Packed with flavour, our ready-to-eat meat style slices are ideal to put in sandwiches, salads, and wraps,” said Gill Riley, Quorn marketing director. #delimeat #plantbasedprotein #QuornFoods

Plant-based clinical nutrition company, Kate Farms, has raised $75 million in a Series C funding round. Kate Farms produces organic and vegan-friendly formulas for tube and oral feeding to meet the nutritional needs of those with chronic illnesses and acute conditions. Led by life science investor Novo Holdings, the round also received participation from existing investors, and is for a minority stake in the company. “Novo Holdings’ investment in Kate Farms will allow us to develop more innovative products, enter new markets and continue to serve the patients who depend on us for their nutrition, as well as thousands of healthcare providers,” said Kate Farms chairman and CEO, Brett Matthews. Kartik Dharmadhikari, partner, Novo Growth, Novo Holdings, added: “We are pleased to partner with Kate Farms and support them in their efforts to meet the nutritional needs of numerous patient populations”. “We believe our life sciences heritage can serve the company well as it explores additional ways to utilise science and clinical evidence to support plant-based clinical nutrition.” #clinicalnutrition #KateFarms #US

Beyond Meat’s chief operations officer, Doug Ramsey, has been suspended with immediate effect, the company announced in a statement on Tuesday. The plant-based meat producer also announced that operations activities would be overseen on an “interim basis” by Jonathan Nelson, senior vice president of manufacturing operations. The suspension came following reports of Ramsey’s arrest for allegedly biting a man’s nose during an altercation, according to Reuters. The chief operations officer was accused of attacking the man after his car made contact with Ramsey’s, according to news station KNWA, which cited a police report. KNWA said Ramsey “punched through the back windshield” of a Subaru that had hit the tire of his car. The incident took place in a parking garage near Razorback Stadium in Arkansas. Ramsey joined Beyond Meat as COO last December, following 30 years at Tyson Foods, where he oversaw the company’s poultry and McDonald’s businesses. On Sunday, Ramsey was released after being charged with third-degree battery and terroristic threatening, with a total bond of $11,085, as reported by Sky News. #BeyondMeat #plantbased #US

Filippo Berio has launched basil and sundried tomato pestos in a vegan format, using tofu as a cheese substitute. The new plant-based and gluten-free products expand on Filippo Berio’s variety of wine and balsamic vinegars, pestos and glazes. The new basil pesto and sundried tomato pesto increase the options for those looking for quality plant-based products without compromising on taste. “After ongoing recipe development and countless blind taste tests comparing our classic pesto and vegan recipes, we are thrilled to launch two flavourful and delicious vegan recipes that live up to the standards of the Filippo Berio brand”, said Dusan Kaljevic, deputy CEO of Filippo Berio USA. #FilippoBerio #Pesto #Tofu

Chickenless Roasting Joint will launch at Tesco stores next week for an RRP of £4.50 and combines pea protein with parsley and sage crumb “to create the ultimate plant-based roast,” said Meatless Farm. Chickenless Roasting Joint is high in protein, free from soya and low in saturated fat. Meanwhile, Meatless Chipolatas, which comes in a 12-pack, replaces the brand’s original six-pack of sausages and are now available at Sainsbury’s stores for an RRP of £2.50, with an Ocado launch planned for later this month. The plant-based chipolatas offer a realistic imitation of real meat and are rich in pea protein, low in sugar, gluten-free, soya free and a source of fibre. Morten Toft Bech, founder of Meatless Farm, said: “We know that there are many factors at play when people consider making the switch to meatless, so we want to do all we can to innovate and offer better solutions that will keep our existing customers interested while enticing new people to try our products”. “With huge competition from new and challenger brands in the category, we wanted to relaunch our popular sausage pack to a new and improved tasting chipolatas and create a versatile roast product that could feed the whole family. Both launches are quick to cook and a planet-friendly swap for the foods our nation knows and loves.” #MeatlessFarm #UK

House Foods Holding USA has signed an agreement to acquire Keystone Natural Holdings (KNH), a North American manufacturer of tofu and plant-based foods, from Keystone Capital. Expanding House Foods’ portfolio of tofu and plant-based food products, the acquisition will also accelerate its US market expansion plans, combining eight manufacturing facilities across North America. “During our partnership, we invested significantly to expand KNH’s brand presence, manufacturing capacity, product development capabilities, as well as the leadership team, in order to provide a broad range of healthy, innovative plant-based food products for grocery, club and foodservice customers,” said Chaoran Jin, managing director of Keystone Capital. Kenny Sung, CEO of KNH, added: “Keystone Capital helped us successfully expand into additional strategic segments, which has positioned us to better serve our retail and foodservice customers in the ethnic and mainstream channel. We have integrated three add-on acquisitions, which has broadened our core market and accelerated our growth. We look forward to working with House Foods to continue our growth trajectory.” The proposed transaction is expected to close by the end of the month. #HouseFoodsGroup #KeystoneNaturalHoldings #Tofu

Clive’s Pies has launched two new products and one re-branded product. All three products are vegan and come in plastic-free packaging. The Red Pepper and Harissa Quiche and the Broccoli and Pesto Quiche also feature a plant-based window rather than traditional plastic. The third flavour delivered in the plastic-free packaging is the Coronation Chickpea Puff Pie with coconut and apricot. Craig Blackborough NPD Manager at Clive’s Pies said: “Product development at Clive’s is a unique experience. Our new Red Pepper Harissa Quiche was created for sharing. We created the product based on trending flavour profiles to make it something you will want to share with your family, friends and co-workers. Love is part of every product ingredient list, and we’ve put a lot of love and care into creating our products.” Catherine Shacklock, partner and buyer for Waitrose’s chilled vegan and vegetarian category commented: “We’re delighted to be the first supermarket to launch more of Clive’s tasty plant-based products.” “Customer reviews on our current Clive’s range shows great loyalty and we are really excited to share the next range of deliciously innovative development with them.”

Meat alternative company Nowadays has expanded its product offerings with the introduction of new whole cut cutlets and tenders in the US. Nowadays said that its tenders and cutlets, set to be launched in early 2023, will stand out in the market due to their “simple, wholesome ingredients and nutritious profiles, while still having a fried chicken-like taste”. Nowadays’ tenders are packed with non-GMO pea protein and covered with a peppery finish that complements the chicken flavour of the tender. Meanwhile, the brand’s cutlets are also made up of non-GMO pea protein and feature a “crispy panko-style breading” with a blend garlic, cayenne and pepper. #Nowadays #US

This expands its meatless portfolio with its first plant-based beef products, available in burger and mince formats. The new products closely mimic the taste and texture of traditional beef burgers and mince, whilst containing 55% less saturated fat than the average meat equivalent. This Isn’t Plant-Based Beef Burgers use the brand’s ground-breaking Fat 2.0 innovation, made from olive oil, to create a succulent burger. The high protein and high fibre beef substitutes use pea protein and natural flavouring to replicate a beefy and chargrilled taste. The new beef products join the rest of the This range aimed at a meat-reducing audience. #plantbasedbeef #This

Gathered Foods has announced the evolution of its business, focusing on a wider range of plant-based products. This next phase will include alternatives to poultry, dairy, beef and pork, and follows the acquisition of Gathered Foods’ plant-based seafood brand, Good Catch, by Wicked Kitchen. The deal will see Gathered become a shareholder of Wicked Kitchen and gain a seat on the company’s board. At the same time, Gathered aims to focus on its core strengths in research and development of plant-based protein products. “Gathered excels at producing highly adaptable plant-based proteins that provide unmatched taste, texture, mouthfeel and satisfaction,” said Chris Kerr, executive chair of Gathered Foods. “We have assembled some of the best assets in the global sector, covering the entire innovation cycle, from ideation to production to distribution to the dinner table. We will leverage all of these to accelerate the adoption of these best-in-class proteins through some of the most recognised food industry players in the world.” As part of the business unit reorganisation, Joel Gfeller, formerly chief innovation officer, has been elevated to president and chief operating officer of Gathered Foods Corporation. Gfeller will oversee everything from product ideation to global production operations and partnerships. Additionally, Kit Ling Poon has been elevated to chief innovation officer, and will lead the research and development of plant-based solutions at Cultivated Food Labs, Gathered’s R&D and technical operation. #GatheredFoods #plantbaseddairy #plantbasedprotein

Proper Snacks has launched ProperChips, a new vegan and gluten-free range of healthier crisps in three flavour varieties. The healthier crisps contain 30% less fat and salt than leading ridged potato crisps and are a source of fibre, due to the addition of pea fibre and protein. In line with the rest of the Proper snacks portfolio, the ProperCrisps range is also vegan, gluten-free and free from palm oil. The lightly fried, ridged crisps are available in three flavours: thai chilli, cheese and onion and flame grilled steak, offering a crunchy snack with less grease and guilt. The innovation solidifies Proper in the better-for-you space, with 50% of its total product portfolio confirmed to be HFSS-compliant by October. “We’re proud to offer a healthier twist on the traditional potato crisp. We’ve chosen three cult flavours we know snackers love and have found a unique way to increase fibre whilst reducing fat and salt. The launch of ProperCrisps responds to an unwavering demand for potato crisps that are satisfying, tasty and guilt-free”, said Cassandra Stavrou, founder of Proper Snacks. #nonHFSS #Proper #UK