Restaurant Show Offered Plenty of Plant-Based Alternatives
Restaurant operators looking to add plant-based options to their menus had no shortage of options at the recent National Restaurant Association Show.
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Study: Plant-Based Attains Popularity with Gen Z
An eye-opening 81% of college students will choose a plant-based food offering when it’s the default option, according to a recent study led by foodservice provider Sodexo. And these Gen Zers are more interested in …
5 Plant-Forward Alt-Meat Innovations
Innovators are shaking up the alt-meat category with plant-forward creations that contain more whole foods and less processed ingredients. Here are five companies to watch.
Top Candy Innovations of 2023
This is fastly becoming the year of functional confectionery and “super sour” candy. Manufacturers are taking note in an era in which consumers are receptive to brief indulgences.
5 Healthy Alt-Meat Products
The Food Institute spoke with two dietitians to outline some of the healthiest alt-meat products available today and break down best practices for reading nutrition labels.
Deep Dive: The State of Alternative Milk
Alternative milks remain the darling of plant-based growth. Record high dairy inflation and a deluge of new alternatives, however, are putting the brakes on product movement.
Gen Z, Veganism, and the Future
Gen Z says their veganism not a phase. In fact, 72% of Gen Z vegans plan to stay that way for at least the next five years, according to a new survey.
Boosting the Better-for-You Beverage Offer in Foodservice
Better-for-you beverages are booming, but major foodservice players have been slow to diversify their fountain offerings. Can consumer demand for healthier alternatives turn the tides?
How to Reduce Waste While Monetizing Your Side Streams
This article is sponsored and written by GTF Technologies. By now, everyone in the food industry knows that 30-40% of food produced1 and almost half of all fruits and vegetables grown worldwide2 go to waste. …
FI Live Replay – Diving into Plant Based with Actual Veggies
Taking Sustainable Snacks “Beyond the Plant”
Plant-based snacks can be a confusing category for consumers to navigate. The Food Institute spoke with Nora Witt, VP of Marketing at Dole Packaged Foods, about the evolution and key elements of plant-forward snacks across the supply chain.
Survey: Boosting Alt-Meat Adoption
A new survey by Sweet Earth explores the decline in alt-meat adoption to source potential solutions to reignite consumer interest.
Webinar Shows ‘Healthy’ Top of Mind for Consumers
The Food Institute was recently joined by two registered dieticians to discuss the state of wellness for the Food Industry. Marie Molde (MBA, RD) from Datassential and Barbara Ruhs (MS, RDN, RD) from Avocados from …
FI First Look: Plant-Based Whole-Cut Loin
European brand Juicy Marbles aims to disrupt the alt-meat category by focusing on whole cuts. Will its competitors follow suit?
The State of Health & Wellness for the Food Industry
FI Live Replay – Natural Products Expo West 2023 Recap: Key Themes and Takeaways
FI Newscast (March 10, 2023) – Featuring Ben Page, Ipsos
Welcome to the FI Newscast! Each week, we note the latest industry trends and consumer insights, with guest appearances by the foremost industry experts. This week’s guest was Ben Page, CEO of Ipsos – a …
Can Vegan Dating Apps Impact the Plant-Based Category?
A growing number of vegan dating apps are putting a social spin on the plant-based movement. But how relevant are these meatless match-making services to the food industry at large?
Taking Stock: The Current State of Plant-Based
This industry review looks back on the major sales figures and trends that shaped the state of plant-based over the past year.
Plant-Based Meal Kits Keep Growing
As pandemic demand for meal subscription services dwindles, the industry continues to evolve — for better or worse. Could plant-based varieties boost overall market growth in the year ahead?
Could ‘Molecular Farming’ Become a Plant-Based Game-Changer?
Moolec Science is infusing crops with animal genes to create a unique meat alternative, in a process it calls molecular farming. Now, it’s looking to partner with major players in the plant-based category.
CEO Sees Extensive ‘Runway’ for Healthier Plant-Based Snacks
The founder of That’s it, a functional snack brand, feels that there’s a significant runway within the plant-based category, especially for healthier-for-you snacks.
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Survey: Consumers Already Bracing for Recession
Though experts still are split on whether the U.S. Federal Reserve’s inflation-fighting moves will plunge the economy into a recession, consumers apparently aren’t waiting for the official figures, already trimming their grocery bills and choice …
Experts: ‘Veganuary’ Offers Big Opportunity for Food Businesses
Experts say restaurants and food manufacturers can capitalize on the “Veganuary” movement even without making significant investments.
Challenges Ahead for Plant-Based Innovation
Innovation continues to play a critical role in plant-based product advancement, but significant challenges remain in the year ahead.
Plant-Based Lamb: The Next Big Thing in Alt-Meat?
Food-tech startup Black Sheep Foods is hoping to reignite interest in plant-based meat with its lamb alternative.
Plant-Based Trends to Watch in 2023
What will 2023 hold for plant-based? The Food Institute spoke with several industry analysts to explore what’s in store for the year ahead.
What’s Ahead in 2023?
Outlook Sizzling for Plant-Based Deli Meats
Lunch meats were a star player at retail throughout the pandemic and that trend is retaining its momentum. But can this boon boost demand for plant-based deli cuts?
Major CPG Players Fueling Alt Cream Cheese Innovation
Amidst the booming cultured dairy market, major food manufacturers are taking plant-based cream cheese to the next level.
FI Fast Break audio news: Dec. 7, 2022
This week’s FI news podcast touches on the latest innovative plant-based product, along with the recent rise in-store bakery products.
Is Plant-Based Still a Powerhouse?
Plant-based products continue to proliferate across the industry despite significant barriers to adoption, including taste and affordability.
Plant-Based Deli Meats for Carnivores
When it comes to plant-based deli meats, Prime Roots believes in developing products that meat-eaters will love.
Register for FI’s 2023 Food Labeling Seminar! New Speaker Announced
Join The Food Institute and OFW Law (Olsson Frank Weeda Terman Matz, PC) for a three-part virtual seminar on some of the top legal and regulatory issues facing food and beverage companies in 2023. Session …