IFFA 2022: Plant-based advances amid swathe of meat innovation
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The IFFA – Technology for Meat and Alternative Proteins trade fair held in Frankfurt, Germany (May 14-19) spotlighted sustainable food production, protein innovation, flavor development, automated processes, packaging trends and digitalization. At this traditionally meat-focused event, a high interest in plant-based proteins pointed to the significant growth potential of this market.
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