VertisTM PB Pea protein, a high-performance texturizer is ready for market release in Europe, bringing cleaner labels and better nutritional value to meat alternatives Plant-based innovator Meala FoodTech Ltd. partners with dsm-firmenich to launch VertisTM PB Pea — a groundbreaking texturizing pea protein. This single, multifunctional ingredient is designed to replace modified binders like hydrocolloids, helping to clean up labels in plant-based meat alternatives. The product is now available … [Read more...] about Meala partners with dsm-firmenich to commercialize texturizing protein for meat alternatives
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Turning waste into worth: How food upcycling is revolutionising sustainability
Every year, billions of tons of food are wasted globally, contributing to staggering environmental, social, and economic consequences. Amid this challenge, a revolutionary concept is gaining traction—food upcycling. Defined as the process of transforming ingredients that would otherwise go to waste into high-quality, nutritious products, food upcycling is not just about minimising waste but also about unlocking value. Amanda Oenbring, Chief Executive Officer of the Upcycled Food … [Read more...] about Turning waste into worth: How food upcycling is revolutionising sustainability
Stop food waste: June is Upcycled Food Month
Shop upcycled brands and learn more through webinars Denver, CO - The Upcycled Food Association (UFA), an organization that represents global food leaders and businesses working to stop food waste at all levels of the supply chain, is mobilizing to promote June as Upcycled Food Month. Globally, 30-40 percent of food produced is lost or wasted, valued at nearly $1 trillion USD. In 2023, just in the United States, over 70M tons of food did not reach human consumption, says ReFED, an … [Read more...] about Stop food waste: June is Upcycled Food Month
