24 Jan 2023 --- In a move highlighting the continued popularity of pea protein, Roquette has invested in Daiz, a Japanese start-up that has developed the means of using plant seed germination and an extrusion process to enhance the texture, flavor and nutritional profile of plant-based foods.While initially developed for soy, Daiz’s proprietary technology will be applied to pea as part of Roquette’s plant-based, pea-heavy portfolio expansion.