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The planet benefits from plant-based meat, but are they good for your health as well? (Quotes from Fortune, May 17, 2024) Traditional veggie burgers are commonly composed of a blend of legumes and vegetables, which are combined and shaped into a burger form. This process often leaves the individual ingredients—such as black beans, lentils, maize, and chickpeas—visible, highlighting the natural composition of these items. On the other hand, the latest generation of plant-based meat substitutes, with prominent labels like Beyond and Impossible leading the charge, offers a culinary experience that mirrors traditional meat products more closely than ever before. These brands utilize ingredients derived from less obvious plant sources—like pea protein in the case of Beyond and soy for Impossible—through a comprehensive extraction process to achieve their meat-like qualities. McClements, a distinguished professor of food science at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, whose research focuses on plant-based foods, notes that these items are unmistakably within the category of ultra-processed goods. The term 'Ultra-processed' is multifaceted; it can imply a reduction in healthfulness, yet it may also suggest a more healthful option compared to other choices. ** https://lnkd.in/dmUKGDEv **

Plant-Based Foods Vegetarianism and veganism are far from new phenomena. That said, the rise of this consumer trend for plant-based meat alternatives is impossible to ignore, making it one of the foremost emerging food and beverage trends. While only 3% of U.S. adults identify as vegan, a very slight increase from 2% in 2012, the word “vegan” is the second-most searched snack term on the internet and seventh-most searched across grocery shopping websites. Even though only a small number of people are strictly vegan, trends suggest that a greater amount of omnivorous people desire plant-based options. Demand for plant-based food increased by 12% between 2020 and 2021; at the same time, demand for meat alternatives jumped 11%. People want these options, yet it remains largely neglected. In grocery stores, “vegan” is unclaimed 67% of the time. This puts eateries that boast their plant-based options in an advantageous position. Plant-based alternatives extend far past just meat, though. One of the hottest plant-based alternatives of the moment is cauliflower. Often used as a low-carb gluten alternative, cauliflower can be used to make pizza crusts, rice, and mashed potatoes.

IndustryARC™ prepared new report on 𝐕𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐧 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 is anticipated to attain a market value of $54.876 billions by the year 2030, exhibiting a steady compound annual growth rate CAGR of 8% during the forecast period spanning from 2023 to 2030. 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲𝐚𝐫𝐜 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞 : @ https://lnkd.in/gd5tPx8t 𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐕𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐧 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭-𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐌𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐀𝐥𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬: The demand for plant-based meat alternatives continues to grow as consumers seek #healthier, more #sustainable, and #cruelty-free options. Companies are innovating to #develop meat substitutes that closely mimic the taste, #texture, and #appearance of traditional meat products, using ingredients such as soy, pea #protein, #jackfruit, and #seitan. 𝐃𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐲-𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐀𝐥𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬: There is a rising demand for dairy-free alternatives as consumers become more conscious of health, #environmental, and #ethical concerns associated with dairy consumption. Plant-based milk alternatives such as almond milk, soy milk, oat milk, and coconut milk are gaining popularity, along with dairy-free cheeses, yogurts, and ice creams made from almonds, cashews, coconut, and other plant-based ingredients. 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲-𝐭𝐨-𝐄𝐚𝐭 𝐕𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐧 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐬: Busy lifestyles and increasing demand for convenience are driving growth in the market for ready-to-eat vegan foods. Companies are introducing a wide range of convenient vegan options, #including frozen meals, heat-and-eat entrees, pre-packaged snacks, and grab-and-go items, catering to consumers looking 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲𝐚𝐫𝐜 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨 : @ https://lnkd.in/g4RjNXua 𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝐤𝐞𝐲 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 : Beyond |Impossible Foods|Oatly|Tofurky|gardein™|Daiya Foods Inc |Field Roast |Violife Professional NL|Follow |Amy's Kitchen|Miyoko's Creamery|LightLife |Quorn Foods               

🌿🍴 LIGHTLIFE EMBRACES WHOLE-FOOD TREND WITH TEMPEH MINCE Long-standing plant protein maker Lightlife Foods, Inc. has expanded its tempeh range with a crumble product as it seeks to take a slice of the red-hot whole-food plant-based meat market. The new tempeh crumbles will complement Lightlife’s current lineup of tempeh strips and chunks, as well as its alternatives to sausages, hot dogs, bacon, deli slices, chicken tenders and ground beef. They’ll be available in two flavours: original and smoked chipotle. “We’re excited to introduce more consumers to tempeh with our new Tempeh Protein Crumbles, a convenient and familiar form that can be used as a clean, vegan alternative to ground meat in any meal,” said Casey Richards, president of Lightlife’s parent company, meat giant Maple Leaf Foods Inc USA. Lightlife has been selling tempeh since 1979, and claims to be the top-selling tempeh brand in North America. This latest launch is in direct response to the ballooning demand for cleaner-label plant-based products, which is born out of consumer concerns about ultra-processed foods (which many plant-based meats are) and more nutritious meat alternatives. Tempeh was one of the ingredients mentioned in Whole Foods’ top food trends for 2024, alongside walnuts and legumes in a section titled Put the ‘Plant’ Back in ‘Plant-Based’. Lightlife’s Tempeh Protein Crumbles are certainly on trend. Other popular restaurants embracing whole foods are Smashburger, jack & annie's, Chipotle Mexican Grill, Dave's Hot Chicken, PizzaExpress, Zizzi, Pret A Manger, VLT, wagamama and OmniFoods. #GreenQueen #altprotein #futurefoods #foodtech #sustainability #foodsystems #innovation

💥 Nestlés Maggi Rindecarne is a first-of-its-kind "meat extender" that is in the form of seasoned soy protein made to pair with animal-derived meat. Most plant-based meat products are primarily aimed at vegetarians and vegans. But there are also hybrid products that combine meat and mushrooms dedicated specifically to meat eaters who want healthier alternatives. This product under Nestlé’s Maggi brand is an affordable option for helping animal-derived meat stretch further. It does so with a base of soy protein, soy and wheat flour, plus spices and other ingredients for flavor, taste and texture. With this product's mix of soy and seasonings, home cooks can effectively double the portions they've already prepared with conventional minced beef at an affordable price point. Trend Themes 1. Hybrid Meat Products - Blending plant-based ingredients with animal meat, creating cost-effective and healthier meal options. 2. Affordable Meat Extenders - Providing budget-friendly solutions for consumers looking to extend their meat supplies without sacrificing flavor. 3. Soy Protein Innovations - Leveraging soy protein's versatility to create products that enhance the nutritional profile of traditional meat dishes. --- 🚀 Follow Foodkida to get FSSAI-related posts in your LinkedIn feed. ❣️ Share this information with your food technology friends. 📲 Never Miss Food Industry Job Updates, Join Foodkida Whatsapp Group: https://lnkd.in/gVWJv6QR #plantbased #plantprotein #maggirindecarne #alternativeprotein #alternativeproteinindustry

IndustryARC™ prepared new report on 𝐕𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐧 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 is anticipated to attain a market value of $54.876 billions by the year 2030, exhibiting a steady compound annual growth rate CAGR of 8% during the forecast period spanning from 2023 to 2030. 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲𝐚𝐫𝐜 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞 : @ https://lnkd.in/gd5tPx8t 𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐕𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐧 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭-𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐌𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐀𝐥𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬: The demand for plant-based meat alternatives continues to grow as consumers seek #healthier, more #sustainable, and #cruelty-free options. Companies are innovating to #develop meat substitutes that closely mimic the taste, #texture, and #appearance of traditional meat products, using ingredients such as soy, pea #protein, #jackfruit, and #seitan. 𝐃𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐲-𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐀𝐥𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬: There is a rising demand for dairy-free alternatives as consumers become more conscious of health, #environmental, and #ethical concerns associated with dairy consumption. Plant-based milk alternatives such as almond milk, soy milk, oat milk, and coconut milk are gaining popularity, along with dairy-free cheeses, yogurts, and ice creams made from almonds, cashews, coconut, and other plant-based ingredients. 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲-𝐭𝐨-𝐄𝐚𝐭 𝐕𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐧 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐬: Busy lifestyles and increasing demand for convenience are driving growth in the market for ready-to-eat vegan foods. Companies are introducing a wide range of convenient vegan options, #including frozen meals, heat-and-eat entrees, pre-packaged snacks, and grab-and-go items, catering to consumers looking 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲𝐚𝐫𝐜 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨 : @ https://lnkd.in/g4RjNXua 𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝐤𝐞𝐲 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 : Beyond |Impossible Foods|Oatly|Tofurky|gardein™|Daiya Foods Inc |Field Roast |Violife Professional NL|Follow |Amy's Kitchen|Miyoko's Creamery|LightLife |Quorn Foods

🌱 Time to Talk Vegan Meat Alternatives 🥩 Are you curious about reducing your carbon footprint without sacrificing taste? Bite into the delicious world of vegan meat alternatives! 🌱 Diverse options: From burgers to sausages, these plant-based delights cater to all tastes. 🍔 Meaty texture: Experience the same bite and texture as traditional meat. 💪 Nutrient-rich: Packed with protein and essential nutrients. 🌍 Eco-friendly: Lower your environmental impact with every meal. 👨🍳 Easy to Cook: Seamlessly integrate these substitutes into your favourite recipes. Ready to explore the best vegan meat alternatives? Read our roundup! <https://lnkd.in/g-Csqsxz>

Vegan Meats Market 2024-2032: Global Research Report. Request for Sample Copy: To Know Global Scope and Demand of Vegan Meats The Vegan Meats market continues to witness unprecedented growth driven by health-conscious consumers and environmental concerns. In 2022, the market reached a valuation of $6.1 billion, and it’s projected to soar to $31.6 billion by 2032, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18.2% from 2023 to 2032. Major drivers include rising consumer demand for plant-based diets, concerns about the environmental impact of traditional meat production, and innovations in vegan meat products like chicken and soy-based alternatives. Our comprehensive market report offers both quantitative and qualitative insights, analyzing key manufacturers, regional trends, product types, and applications in the Vegan Meats market. The report includes profiles of leading companies, product examples, and market share estimates for 2024. Segment-wise growth calculations and forecasts for the 2024-2032 period are also provided, offering businesses essential tools for targeting specific, lucrative market niches and expanding in the vegan meats sector. 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐚 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐬𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐩𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭:  https://lnkd.in/dMHJXtJN Segmentations: By Type: Chicken, beef, pork, fish, turkey, soy, wheat, mycoprotein, pea By Application: Retail (supermarkets, hypermarkets, convenience stores, online), Foodservice (restaurants, cafes, fast-food chains) By Region: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America, Middle East & Africa By Key Players:  Beyond Meat, Impossible Foods, Nestlé, Kellogg Company's, MapleFly India Leaf Foods, Unilever, The Vegetarian Butcher, @Greenleaf Foods, Before the Butcher, yogvidyaacademy massage Therapy Health Meatless Farm, SunFed, @VBites, Tofurky, Quorn Foods, Next Level Burger, No Evil Foods, Good Wheels Catch, Ocean Hugger Foods, #veganmeats #plantbased #plantbasedprotein #vegandiet #sustainability #healthyliving #environmentalimpact #meatalternatives #plantbasedfoods #veganproducts #foodinnovation #veganmarket #globalmarket #marketresearch #veganlifestyle #greenfood #ecofriendly #climateaction #crueltyfree #plantpower

Could hybrid foods be the future of alternative proteins? There's no doubt that great potential lies in the blending traditional meats with plant-based ingredients to create sustainable and affordable protein options. And mushrooms are emerging as THE key ingredient in these hybrid foods! The innovative Both Burger from 50/50 Foods combines beef with vegetables, including mushrooms, to offer a delicious and nutritious option for flexitarians. Mush Foods' 50Cut ingredient takes this concept further by using a mushroom blend to reduce meat content while maintaining taste, juiciness, and texture. Learn more about the versatility of mushrooms and their potential to transform the hybrid food landscape on MEAT+POULTRY: https://lnkd.in/ezP--gXE #Mushrooms #PlantForward #HybridProtein #MushroomsOnTheMenu

Yikes. Plant-based meats are becoming healthier. While that might sound positive, I see it as a major cause for concern. Some of my favorite companies such as Beyond Meat are moving away from what made their products so different from—and much more successful than—prior generations of alternative proteins. There are a couple of disagreements here, but the core is that some think it’s possible to create both a healthy product and one that tastes amazing and like meat. I disagree. I think folks have to choose. And the clear choice to make given where the consumer is at is to make it taste amazing and like meat. Very few people actually care about their health more than delighting their taste buds. And those who do eat apples and bananas, not plant-based meat. Let me know what you think. I’m looking forward to attending the Plant Based World Expo this week in NYC where I’ll be discussing this and more with my esteemed panelists David Meyer, Emilie Fitch, and Robbie Lockie🚦. My latest for Fortune.