In recent years, the plant-based diet piqued the interest of many consumers’ nutritional agendas. As of 2021, nearly one in two consumers globally express interest in plant-based foods and beverages. This signifies the shift from niche to mainstream for this product market segment. This transition can be attributed to flexitarianism — a diet primarily vegetarian, occasionally including fish and meat. According to BENEO’s latest plant-based consumer survey, one in … [Read more...] about Striking the balance between health and indulgence with plant-based chocolate
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DSM’s next-generation plant-based cheese solutions help manufacturers deliver authentic cheese-like taste experiences
Royal DSM, a global, purpose-led, science-based company, unveils a new portfolio for plant-based cheese, which combines DSM’s range of solutions and expertise to solve some of the category’s biggest challenges in taste, texture and health. The portfolio includes dairy-type flavours and concentrates from DSM’s acquisition of First Choice Ingredients and texture, nutrition and colour solutions that enable producers to deliver authentic, dairy-like taste experiences. The new portfolio supports … [Read more...] about DSM’s next-generation plant-based cheese solutions help manufacturers deliver authentic cheese-like taste experiences
Students across Asia Pacific challenged to take plant-based food to the next level
Participants in the ProVeg Food Innovation Challenge can win cash awards totalling $10,000 College and university students across the Asia Pacific region are being encouraged to take part in a unique and exciting competition to further develop plant-based food products. Launched today, the ProVeg Food Innovation Challenge APAC 2022 is run by global food awareness organisation ProVeg International to encourage students to accelerate plant-based food innovation. Cash prizes totalling up to … [Read more...] about Students across Asia Pacific challenged to take plant-based food to the next level
