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.
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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.
How to Win in the 2023 Snacking Universe
“Snacking is still a lifestyle in the U.S., fueled by the younger generation,” Wyatt began. “We’re in an unprecedented situation as price hikes in this category are outpacing other food/bev categories.”
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?
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.
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?
CEO: Keys to Perfecting Vegan Cheese Include Texture, Aftertaste
The vegan cheese category has become rather crowded, yet opportunities remain for savvy producers, according to one CEO.
Study Suggests Plant-Based Category Losing Luster
The Food Institute spoke with Rob Dongoski, Agribusiness Leader at EY, about the future of alternative proteins and whether consumers have moved on.
Top Trends from Expo West Include Evolving Plant-Based Protein
Natural Products Expo West 2023 put plant-based innovation on display. Here’s a look at the trends that were most apparent.
Q&A: Nestlé Targets Plant-Based at University Dining Halls
The success of plant-based in food service will come down to making foods “attractive and craveable so that they are the choice and not the compromise to a meal experience,” according to one Nestlé executive.
Cell-Cultured Snapshot: How to “Make” Meat
Cell-cultured meat continues to expand on a global scale as start-ups and major meat producers target the category. But how exactly are cuts of cultivated meat created — and how soon can consumers purchase these products?
COLUMN: Answer to Plant-based Segment’s Issues Found in Forests, Biotech
Clean, natural, plant-based proteins could help strengthen the industry segment amid market volatility, according to one CEO.
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?
Impossible Challenge? Are Alt-Meat Company’s Layoffs an Ominous Sign?
Impossible Foods recently laid off 20% of its employees. Is this the beginning of the end for alt-meat?
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?
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.
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.
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.
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Is Plant-Based Still a Powerhouse?
Plant-based products continue to proliferate across the industry despite significant barriers to adoption, including taste and affordability.
Rutgers Food Innovation Program Appoints Five Advisory Board Members
Plant-Based Innovation Abounds at Private Label Trade Show
The Plant-Based Foods pavilion at the recent Private Label Trade Show hosted numerous exhibitors offering plant-based products to address consumer concerns about health, the environment, and animal welfare.
Analysis: Could ‘Hybrid’ Meat be a Plant-Based Breakthrough?
As an expanding number of startups pursue the commercialization of cultivated meat, a select few are targeting the hybrid approach — blending small quantities of lab-grown cells into primarily plant-based products. While affordable, 100% cultivated …
Analysis: Beyond Meat Earnings Indicate Alt-Meat Category in Trouble
Beyond Meat reported third quarter earnings on Wednesday afternoon, and they were disastrous. Revenue declined 22.5% year-over-year … and that wasn’t even the worst news.
Demand for Plant-Based Mayo Spreading
Demand for plant-based condiments is spreading in the U.S., and The Kraft Heinz Not Company is zeroing in on plant-based mayo. In late October, Kraft Heinz and NotCo unveiled their first collaborative offerings — plant-based cheese …
Plant-Based QSRs Boosting Consumer Trial
A growing number of plant-based burger chains are cropping up across the country as more younger consumers flock to quick service restaurants
LA Adopts Plant-Based Treaty to Fight Climate Change
With climate change threatening major changes that will affect food production, activists are promoting the Plant-Based Treaty.
Millennials, Gen Z Key to Plant-Based Advancement
Despite industry-wide challenges, both dairy and meat plant-based alternatives are forecast to grow through 2024, driven almost entirely by Millennials and Gen Zers. According to a recent report by The NPD Group, these plant-based consumers …
Breaking Down Plant-Based Egg Advancements
The projected size of the plant-based egg market continues to rise. Here are a few noteworthy advancements across this emerging segment.
Trends Impacting the Dairy Industry
Jennifer Pricco Braasch is a managing director with City National Bank’s Food & Beverage Group. Based in Milwaukee, she supports industry executives with creative financing solutions and industry intelligence. The Food Institute recently asked her …
Case Study: TiNDLE Trying to Take Alt-Chicken to Next Level
CHICAGO – TiNDLE, plant-based chicken from Next Gen Foods that was started in Singapore in 2020, recently announced its U.S. headquarters in Chicago and hosted an open house for its new R&D and Innovation Center. …