Proteins

When the UK leaves the EU, will ‘meaty’ names leave plant-based labels?

27-Jan-2020 By Flora Southey

The future is uncertain for ‘meaty’ descriptions of plant-based foods in the UK. If we ban the terms ‘burger’ and ‘sausage’ for plant-based offerings, what does that mean for ‘beef tomato’ and ‘veggie fingers’? questions the Vegan Society.

‘We are trying to push the boundaries of what is possible’: The Meatless Farm R&D chief talks innovation in the plant-based category

27-Jan-2020 By Katy Askew

The Meatless Farm was founded with the aim of improving people’s heath though ‘better eating’ while supporting the environment and reducing our reliance on intensive agriculture. Innovation has been central to The Meatless Farm’s ambition and its range...

Nestlé partners with Burcon and Merit for plant-based NPD: ‘Strong collaborations help us strengthen our internal capabilities and accelerate innovation’

24-Jan-2020 By Katy Askew

Nestlé has announced two new tie-ups in the plant-based space. The Swiss food group has said it will work with ingredient supplier Merit Functional Foods and its technology partner Burcon NutraScience to ‘accelerate’ the development of ‘nutritious and...

Foods for Tomorrow wins government backing with gastronomic approach to plant-based: ‘Food is much more than a religion’

23-Jan-2020 By Katy Askew

Foods for Tomorrow, the Spanish creator of the plant based Heura meat analogue line, discusses its global growth ambitions and gastronomic style of product innovation.

Good Catch plant-based tuna crosses the pond: ‘This is vegan food made for fish eaters!’

23-Jan-2020 By Flora Southey

Wicked Healthy brothers Derek and Chad Sarno are bringing their plant-based tuna brand Good Catch to the UK.

Coalition for Global Protein sustainability initiative launched at Davos

21-Jan-2020 By Aidan Fortune

Processor Tyson Foods has announced the creation of a new initiative to help advance sustainable protein.

‘Much higher’ herbicide residues found in glyphosate-resistant soybeans: ‘Glyphosate should not be in the food chain’

16-Jan-2020 By Flora Southey

Researchers in Europe are concerned about the increased levels of herbicide residues found in harvested plants and food products, which they associate with the use of glyphosate-resistant soybeans.

Roquette ‘significantly increases’ pea protein supply deal with Beyond Meat

16-Jan-2020 By Flora Southey

Ingredients specialist Roquette has extended its pea protein supply agreement with Beyond Meat for three more years. The amount supplied will ‘significantly’ increase compared to 2019 figures, Roquette executive Jean-Philippe Azoulay tells FoodNavigator.

Vegan ‘yogurt’ fermented with lactic acid bacteria from plants an industry first, claim researchers

15-Jan-2020 By Flora Southey

Scientists in Denmark have developed a plant-based ‘yogurt’ made from just three ingredients: soy drink, brewer’s spent grain, and lactic acid bacteria from plant materials.

‘Palatinose is perfect for video gamers’: Beneo discusses the potential mega-trends of 2020

15-Jan-2020 By Oliver Morrison

German-based ingredients provider Beneo says there's a growing desire for its low-glycaemic sweetener Palatinose among the video gaming community, who are keen to use the product’s slow energy release to stay focused.

THIS isn’t bacon? Maker of world’s ‘most realistic’ meat analogues prepares to scale

14-Jan-2020 By Flora Southey

UK meat analogue start-up THIS has secured £4.7m in seed funding, which co-founder Andy Shovel says will help finance R&D, manufacturing capabilities, and ultimately, international expansion.

'Offal is unbeatable': UK doctors push health and environmental benefits of organ meats

13-Jan-2020 By Oliver Morrison

In response to the Veganuary phenomenon, doctors in the UK are encouraging consumers to eat organ meats such as kidneys, liver and offal to help their health and the environment.

Farmers demand Go Vegan World ‘come clean’ on campaign funding

10-Jan-2020 By Flora Southey

The Irish Farmers’ Association is demanding organisers of Go Vegan World disclose the parties responsible for funding a ‘multi-million-euro advertising campaign’.

Brussels Bulletin: EFSA concern over THC levels in hemp products

10-Jan-2020 By Flora Southey

Our latest news and views from Brussels looks at food waste regulation in France, sugar reduction in the UK, excessive salt intake in Spain, and EFSA’s concern over THC levels in hemp products.

Solar Foods claims ‘food made from air’ could price match with soy

09-Jan-2020 By Flora Southey

When Solar Foods is producing its novel protein Solein at full-scale production, and using the cheapest source of renewable energy to do so, the start-up believes it ‘could match soy’, CEO Pasi Vainikka tells FoodNavigator.