Protein is an essential source of nutrition and there is a growing demand for it, forecasted to increase by 78% in 2050. As the protein system in the food and beverage industry involves both consumption and production, it becomes necessary to conduct these two processes within planetary boundaries. However, as the traditional meat industry is a high-energy, high-resource type, negative impacts on the nitrogen cycle balance, water quality and biodiversity are to be expected. For … [Read more...] about Going beyond supporting sustainability in alternative protein
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Focusing on convenience, local ingredients and sustainability driving F&B growth in 2022
Supporting holistic health and wellness continue to be at the forefront of trends in the food and beverage (F&B) industry, with the COVID-19 pandemic still a key driver. The consumers of today have gone through this mentally and physically stressful time, resulting in a hyperfocus on self-care through nutrition. They are aware of the link between the food they consume and their health, and want to be more proactive in taking care of themselves and their loved ones. Making more … [Read more...] about Focusing on convenience, local ingredients and sustainability driving F&B growth in 2022
Seafood alternatives create additional purchase incentives
In the spring of 2021, Planteneers created a new category with its plant-based alternatives to fish and seafood. It was a highlight, as Dr. Dorotea Pein, Director Product Management at Planteneers, explains: “The category didn’t exist before that. The enormous technological leap we made in the development of fish alternatives was a real breakthrough. The current demand confirms the importance of these plant-based products.” According to Dr. Pein, at Plant Based World, which was held in New York … [Read more...] about Seafood alternatives create additional purchase incentives
