Plant-Based Archive

Shelling Out Growth: Pea Protein Gains Momentum

Pea protein is gaining traction as a sustainable, allergen-free alternative. Due to its improved taste and texture, the ingredient has been showing up in everything from dairy-free yogurt to functional drinks.

2025 Trends and Opportunities for Plant-Based Brands

Despite recent challenges, the plant-based sector is primed for growth in some respects, with opportunities to innovate through functional ingredients, whole-food formulations, and clean-label transparency.

Duckweed: A Plant Protein That Doubles in Mass Every 48 Hours

Amid extreme weather, water scarcity, and economic instability, duckweed is emerging as a low-cost, eco-friendly protein source that grows year-round. The fast-growing aquatic plant also contains all nine essential amino acids, setting it apart from other plant-based protein sources like soy.

Plant-Based 2.0: An Uphill Battle

Despite losing steam in recent years, the plant-based movement is still experiencing pockets of growth, supported by innovation. During the recent FI webinar on the F&B market, industry experts discussed the segment’s future.

Flat-Out Innovative: Oat Milk Sheets Require 94% Less Packaging

The new Flat Pack oat milk sheets by milkadamia reportedly reduce packaging waste by 94%. The shelf-stable solution allows consumers to make fresh oat milk in customizable portions, addressing the bulk of the category’s environmental challenges at the source instead of placing the burden on consumers.

Spilling the Beans on America’s Latest Nutrition Obsession

Beans have gained popularity as a cost-effective, nutrient-dense option, supporting gut health and reducing risks of obesity, colon cancer, and cardiovascular disease. Some feel beans are poised to become a staple alternative to meat for many Americans.

New Age of Nutrition: Nutritarian Diet May Slow Aging

A recent study found that women following the plant-based “Nutritarian diet” experienced slower biological aging and lower inflammation levels. The diet is designed to be rich in nutrients but low in salt and fat.

Jackpot: Jackfruit Has Become a Plant-Based Bright Spot

Annie Ryu, founder of The Jackfruit Company and the jack & annie’s brand, is a believer in the health and sustainability benefits of jackfruit. As her brands are receiving significant investment, she’s focusing on partnerships to scale production and lower costs.

CPGs Bet Big on Plant-Based Packaging

Plant-based packaging is gaining momentum, prompted by environmental concerns, regulatory pressures, and corporate sustainability efforts. With a projected 9% CAGR in the plant-based packaging market expected through 2032, companies like Califia Farms are innovating with recyclable solutions.

4 Reasons Fresh Meatless Chicken Nuggets Aren’t Selling

The alternative meat market has struggled across the board in recent years, but some plant-based products are bearing the brunt. Sales of fresh, meatless chicken nuggets have sharply declined by 56.2% in 2024 – but why?

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5 Innovations Shifting the Alternative Meat Landscape

In a recent webinar, Food Business News shared emerging data, trends, innovations, and consumer insights impacting the alternative meat, dairy, and seafood markets, a $1.03B industry attempting to recover from a sharp decline beginning in 2018. Here are five key takeaways.

Veganism Spurring Growth of Precision Fermentation

The precision fermentation category is projected to grow at a massive CAGR for the foreseeable future. While advancements are accelerating the production of animal-free ingredients, experts say a few key challenges could hold the sector back.

Plant-Based Making Inroads at Breakfast Time

Plant-based foods are witnessing notable growth in the breakfast market, as more consumers seek alternatives to traditional items like eggs, bacon, and dairy-based products.