08 Jun 2020 --- Emerging proteins have boosted the plant-based sector in recent times, fueling further innovation and NPD. The COVID-19 pandemic is still rife in many corners of the globe, and this has put a spotlight on alternative and emerging proteins. A more significant focus on specific proteins is pending, specifically for proteins derived from starring plant ingredients that hold promise in the plant-based arena. FoodIngredientsFirst speaks with key players in the space, highlighting the potential following coronavirus concerns and a boom in ingredients from small but mighty pulses.