plant protein
Start-up spotlight: Happy Plant Protein
This month, our 'start-up spotlight' is on Happy Plant Protein. The Finnish food-tech company's patented technology produces tailor-made plant protein ingredients for use across a wide range of food and beverage applications.
Louis Dreyfus Company commissions pea protein isolate facility in Saskatchewan
Louis Dreyfus Company has begun commissioning a new pea protein isolate production facility in Canada.
Two-step fermentation process improves smell of plant proteins
Researchers in the US have developed a two-step fermentation method that can improve the aroma of plant proteins, paving the way for more appealing plant-based foods.
The Bland Company raises $2.67m to scale egg-replacement plant protein platform
The Bland Company has secured $2.67 million in pre-seed funding to scale its proprietary technology that transforms underused agricultural side streams into high-performance plant proteins.
Ka’Chava adds limited-edition Chocolate Mint flavour to meal shake line-up
Plant-based meal shake brand Ka’Chava has added a new, limited-edition Chocolate Mint flavour to its line-up, available now through February in the US.
Happy Plant Protein reveals new faba-based TVP ingredient at Food Ingredients Europe
Finnish food-tech company Happy Plant Protein is debuting a new faba-based textured vegetable protein ingredient at the Food Ingredients Europe trade show in Paris, France.
Reinventing soy to bolster Asia’s protein future
ADM's Lucy Lu explores the opportunity for manufacturers to to leverage the benefits of soy to meet consumer demand for functional, protein-boosted foods in the APAC region.
New report from investors calls for companies to diversify their protein sources
A new report from investor network FAIRR calls on food companies to diversify their protein sources away from animal proteins in order to effectively meet consumer demand.
Start-up spotlight: Leaft Foods
This month, the spotlight is on Leaft Foods: a New Zealand-based food-tech innovator developing functional ingredients and consumer products made from green leaf protein.
Canadian businesses launch $23.5m project to develop new fava-based ingredients
Protein Industries Canada, Maia Farms and Phytokana Ingredients are collaborating on a CAD 32.5 million (approx. $23.5 million) project to turn Canadian-grown fava beans into nutritious, sustainable ingredients for plant-based foods.
Protein Industries Canada CEO departs, board searching for new chief executive
Protein Industries Canada has announced that its CEO, Robert Hunter, is no longer with the organisation.
Food Frontier report calls for investment in Australian plant protein ingredient industry
A report by alternative protein think tank Food Frontier is calling for investment in a national plant protein ingredient industry in Australia, highlighting several key recommendations for the Australian government.
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