28 Oct 2020 --- Kerry is drawing attention to new frontiers for the alternative meats sector, where regional plant-based appetites are developing.

27 Oct 2020 --- Impossible Foods plans to double the size of its R&D team over the next 12 months. This is in addition to expanding its multifaceted technology platform and accelerating product development.

26 Oct 2020 --- The European Parliament has rejected a proposal to ban the use of words like “sausage” and “burger” to describe vegan and vegetarian products, in what plant-based industry leaders describe... Read More

26 Oct 2020 --- Meat consumption per capita has increased in the Netherlands for the second consecutive year according to researchers from Wageningen University & Research (WUR). The amount of meat consumed by each person per... Read More

20 Oct 2020 --- “Transparency Triumphs” leads Innova Market Insights’ Top Ten Trends for 2021, with a spotlight on emergent technologies like invisible barcodes and near-field communication technology that help... Read More

Consumers expect brands to be proactive, by combining sustainable solutions with trends like label friendliness, sodium, sugar and calorie reduction, and plant-based alternatives. I am excited to announce that we will shortly launch a label- friendly sweetener made from wheat and barley malt in Europe, adding to our diverse range of stevia-based specialty sweeteners, says Peter Van Deursen, Group Leader, Cargill Starches, Sweeteners & Texturizers

Givaudan’s collaboration with UC Berkeley reveals most promising plant-based proteins for the future. Aiming to be at the forefront of research and innovation Givaudan collaborated with the Product Development Program of the University of Berkeley, California to help decipher the future of alternative proteins.

Consumer awareness of ingredients has never been at a higher level. Animal welfare, health-conscious nutrition and authentic natural options are all being rated and considered with social media playing an ever more significant part in recommendation and derision. People are also extremely interested in food and are not afraid to voice their discoveries and opinions as evidenced by the number of food photographs shown on Instagram and are keen to be an early adopter of new, delicious and healthy foods. Tagging and sharing are essential.

Key suppliers offer their thoughts on beverage trends to look out for in 2019 and beyond. How does the drinks industry meet the demands of an adventurous consumer?

Key suppliers offer their thoughts on trends to look out for in 2019 and beyond. How do we meet the demands of a more adventurous consumer?

30 Oct 2020 --- Brazil ranks as the world's third-largest meat-consuming market, behind China and the US. Despite this, Future Farm – known as Fazenda Futuro in South America – highlights how the plant-based revolution has already begun to carve out a stronger foothold in the region. Andrew Sheldon, business development manager, further comments on the meat analogs manufacturer's foray into the European market and how it has dealt with bans on "meaty" terminology from plant-based offerings.

28 Oct 2020 --- “Transparency Triumphs” leads Innova Market Insights’ newly unveiled Top Ten Trends for 2021. Lu Ann Williams, global insights director, shares a deep dive into these themes’ evolution in successful product trends. In other spotlighted F&B product themes, the sustained plant-based revolution is branching out into more sophisticated alternatives. At the same time, COVID-19’s influence over omnichannel eating has bolstered interest in immunity-elevating offerings.

01 Sep 2020 --- Ingredion's range of solutions has expanded in line with the prevalent plant-based movement, which is inspiring formulators to explore new alternative protein pathways. Séverine Bensa, Plant-Based Protein Platform Lead EMEA at Ingredion, highlights the US-based ingredient supplier's innovations, Vitessence Pea Protein and Homecraft flours.  

16 Jul 2020 --- Two years ago, Belgian producer of chicory and pea ingredients Cosucra estimated the North American plant-based market to be the largest in the world. Tapping into this market potential, Cosucra is highlighting three of its pea protein ingredients at SHIFT20: Pisane pea protein, Swelite pea cell-wall fiber and Nastar pea starch. Frank Truong outlines pea's strong nutritional profile, technical performance and sustainability credentials, as well as naming successes that its pea-based ingredients have had so far in North America.

14 Jul 2020 --- Biorigin is exhibiting at IFT's SHIFT20 in its virtual booth and presenting its natural ingredients based on fermentation as well as spotlighting salt and sugar reduction. During IFT, Helena Branco, Biorigin's Global Food Application Specialist, is hosting two webinars: one focused on solutions to plant-based recipes and another on sodium and sugar reduction. Branco highlights the opportunities for plant-based flavors in a "mindful world" and other dominant industry trends.  

08 Oct 2020 --- Driven by the growing consumer passion for health and sustainability, sales of plant-based food and beverages show no sign of slowing down. Disruptive innovation has played a major role in driving the mainstream adoption of plant-based foods and there has been a massive consumer shift toward plant-protein-based products in recent years.

01 Oct 2020 --- Plant Craft is Barry Callebaut's vegan and dairy-free range of indulgent chocolate, cocoa and nut products for food and beverage manufacturers. Watch chef chocolatier, Joël Perriard, demonstrate a deliciously decadent plant-based recipe from the Swiss giant's Chocolate Academy kitchen and learn more about the Swiss giant's work with winning taste and textures as well as the latest insights into plant-based trends across all sweet categories.

23 Sep 2020 --- As plant-based eating is moving from trend to food revolution status, the F&B industry is taking up the challenge to deliver more “clean label” alternatives. In this webinar, Tom Vierhile, VP Strategic Insights at Innova Market Insights, will present the key drivers and barriers surrounding plant-based products, including the most important benefits and claims on the market.

22 Sep 2020 --- The booming interest in alternative proteins is driven both by shifts in buyers’ lifestyles and a deepening awareness of the importance of health and well-being. As the trend expands from niche to mainstream, consumer expectations for plant-based products continue to grow, and this presents a host of challenges for food producers. From taste and texture to nutritional profile and visual appeal, plant-based products need to deliver an appealing experience to have a hope of becoming a hit in an increasingly crowded market.

08 Sep 2020 --- Plant-based proteins are often perceived as being a healthier and more environmentally-friendly option and can play a key role in reducing the environmental footprint of food production systems. However, this should not overshadow that the over-reliance on a limited number of crops can cause issues such as water scarcity, deforestation and biodiversity loss in some parts of the world.