A Seat at the Table: Innovative, Allergen-Free Holiday Treats
F&B brands are embracing inclusivity this year, debuting an array of innovative, allergen-free holiday treats ranging from vegan advent calendars to dairy-free nog.
Tag: Plant-Based > Page 2
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.
Makers Eye Precision Fermentation, Alt Protein for Solutions
With the world’s population expected to reach nearly 10 billion by 2050, manufacturers are looking for unique solutions to satisfy the growing consumer base’s nutrient-dense needs. Can precision fermentation be the key?
Why Beyond Meat’s Revenue Bump May Not Mean a Full Comeback
With waning consumer demand and a cautious outlook for the year’s revenue, Beyond Meat faces challenges in regaining consumer trust and competing within the plant-based sector.
Watermelon Seed Milk: A Dairy Alternative Requiring 99% Less Water Than Almonds
Força Foods’ new plant-based milk alternative is mostly made from watermelon seeds, providing many nutrients while also conserving water. Could it be the next big thing in alt-dairy?
Has Mike Tyson Bitten Off More Than He Can Chew with Mr. Charlie’s?
Mike Tyson is investing in a QSR chain dubbed the “vegan McDonald’s.” However, the rapidly expanding brand has locations in California, where the recent minimum wage increase played a major role in the demise of Kevin Hart’s similar concept last month.
FI Spotlight: What does it take for Plant-Based Seafood to Succeed?
Battle of the Brands: Gen Z Top Drinks, Snacks, Fast-Food Faves
Piper Sandler’s “Taking Stock With Teens” survey reveals that Gen Z favors Chick-fil-A, Monster, and Goldfish, respectively. More than anything, brands that prioritize convenience and energy remain the top choices.
FI Fast Break audio news: Sept. 25, 2024
The latest Food Institute Fast Break news podcast touches on the surge in interest regarding specialty coffee.
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?
Protein-Packed Products Have Become an American Obsession
Is America overdosing on protein? Some experts feel that Americans have developed a dangerous obsession with protein-packed items like steak, ready-to-drink workout shakes, and snack bars.
FI Fast Break audio news: Sept. 18, 2024
The latest Food Institute Fast Break news podcast touches on fallout from the headline-grabbing Boar’s Head recall.
3 Key Takeaways From Plant Based World Expo 2024
Innovation was rife at this year’s Plant Based World Expo; on display were breakout processes to better deliver on taste, texture, and even price.
FI Fast Break audio news: Sept. 11, 2024
The latest FI Fast Break news podcast touches on McDonald’s increasing shift into automation at cash registers.
Aloha Protein Bar Brand Riding Wellness Wave to Big Growth
Aloha CEO Brad Charron is bullish on plant-based products. And it’s easy to see why, considering his better-for-you protein bar brand experienced 500% growth from 2020 to 2023.
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.
Expert Analysis: Nutrient-Dense Plants Could Reshape the Future of Nutrition
Consumers’ growing demand for healthier and sustainable options is propelling nutrient-dense plants like sorghum, spirulina, and aronia berries into the spotlight, redefining nutrition.
Down to the Bones: Juicy Marbles’ Primal Plant-Based Meat Experience
Alt-meat brand Juicy Marbles’ Baby Ribs aim to capture “the primal eating experience” ribs are known for, while delivering improved nutrition.
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.
Plant-Based Sweets and Snacks Enjoying Significant Growth
Plant-based sweets and snacks grew nearly 20% in dollar sales from 2022 to 2023, according to the Plant-Based Food Association.
FI Spotlight: Can Plant-Based Proteins Alone Build Muscle Mass?
First-person Account: How to Eat Like an Olympian
You don’t achieve major life goals without taking care of your body – whether you’re training for the Olympics, training to run your first 5K, or simply trying to lose 20 pounds.
Advertisement
FI-Home-NEW-2020Gaps
Advertisement
Hummus: The Original Plant-Based Dip
According to Brightfield research group, the top need states searched online with hummus over the past three years are functional health, digestive health, and sustainability, while the top nutrition states are low sugar, low carb, and high protein – all benefits from the humble chickpea.
A Fork in the Road to Sustainability: Nestlé’s New Plant-Based Fork
The innovation is a key part of its commitment to eliminate or reduce plastics in packaging while scaling reusable and refillable systems.
Developing a New-Age Nugget
How does one jump from aerospace engineering into plant-based chicken nugget production? That’s exactly the leap that Christie Lagally, CEO & Founder of Rebellyous Foods, took.
Wave of Success: Plant-Based Brand Konscious Foods Enjoying Rapid Ascent
Plant-based brand Konscious Foods has enjoyed a meteoric rise. Focusing on achieving price and taste parity with traditional meat has been key, the brand’s founder explained.
Market Signals: Unpacking Bezos Earth Fund’s Alt-Protein Allocation
Bezos Earth Fund is allocating $60 million to build research centers that focus on improving the taste, cost and nutritional value of alternative meats. What does this financial traction signal for the future of alt-meat investments?
Exploring Worldwide Food Innovation: A Culinary Journey into the Future
From Europe to the far reaches of the globe, chefs, entrepreneurs, and food scientists are pushing the boundaries of taste, sustainability, and technology, creating a culinary landscape that is as diverse as it is exciting.
FI Live Replay – Natural Products Expo West: 2024 Show Recap
Expo West Speakers Plot Plant-Based’s Path Forward
Last Friday at Expo West, industry leaders unpacked the plant-based category’s path forward. “Progress is not linear,” one CEO reminded the crowd, adding that getting consumers to try plant-based items “has to be a stepwise process.”
The Tiny Chef Show: Making the World a Better Place
At Natural Products Expo West 2024 FI Reporter Brittany Borer had the pleasure of meeting with the co-founders of The Tiny Chef Show. The show follows an herbivore named Tiny Chef as he creates tiny …
America is Poised to Embrace Tofu
In today’s alternative protein space, the possibilities tofu offers are turning heads. More flavorful than most plant-based products, more rewarding than a perfect burger alternative, and much more affordable than a meat-based option, tofu checks a lot of boxes as a middle-of-the-road protein alternative that doesn’t necessarily have to market itself as a one-size-fits-all plant-based option.
Can Oscar Mayer Revitalize the Plant-Based Sausage Market?
Last week, The Kraft Heinz Company unveiled plant-based hot dogs and sausages under the Oscar Mayer brand. Could this launch be a bellwether for the struggling alt-meat sector?
