Category: Lab Grown Alternative

Fundación Veg (previously Vegetarianos Hoy) has actually introduced a project in the Santiago Local area to motivate a vegetarian diet plan during the course of Chile’s Fiestas Patrias, when conventional meals created along with meat product as well as various other creature items are actually largely eaten.

The project includes a picture made through nationwide musician Fab Ciraolo, presenting vegetarian star Joaquin Phoenix metro encompassed through delighted, active stock as well as carrying a vegetarian hamburger accredited through V-Label. Depending on to the charitable the words is actually a salute to Phoenix metro’s 2020 Oscar speech advertising veganism.

The words, “Feel like Joaquin as well as uncover the fantastic assortment of vegetarian items that exist today,” leads the project to motivate residents to check out vegetarian choices.

A QR code on the doors drives consumers to the internet site www.sellovegano.com, delivering a detailed source of V-Label-certified vegetarian items. Travelers that face the project can easily join a competition to gain a tee shirt through publishing an image of the project to their social networking sites along with the hashtag # 18Vegan as well as labeling @vegetarianos_hoy as well as @vlabel. latam.

” Our team mounted these banners in 8 places along with an effective information to increase understanding that pets are actually somebody, certainly not one thing, promoting the usage of vegetarian items,” Fundación Veg uploaded on social networking sites.

A system to increase awareness

Based in Santiago, Fundación Veg is actually a global company doing work in Argentina, Ecuador, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, as well as Peru to market plant-based diet regimens as well as lessen the suffering of stock. As portion of its own initiatives, it has actually introduced VeggieChallenge.org, which the charitable times possesses countless engravings yearly.

Given that 2013, the charitable company has actually been actually licensing items along with its own Sello Vegano (” vegetarian tape”) as well as, because 2018, along with the V-Label all over Chile as well as other Latin American countries. In Latin The United States, Chile leads in V-Label licenses along with over 2,500 items. Worldwide, there are actually over 70,000 products holding the tag.

Through this project in the Santiago City during the course of the Fiestas Patrias (celebration of freedom coming from the Spanish dental crown), Fundación Veg finds to encourage long lasting modification in Chileans’ usage practices, advertising a lasting as well as honest diet plan without compromising taste or even heritage.

According to Ignacia Uribe, overall supervisor of Fundación Veg, among the major obstacles for vegetarian providers is actually the restriction as well as command of the labeling of plant-based meat marketed due to the meat product gateway. This costs come on 2023, however a brand new costs intends to determine as well as identify plant-based meat product, milk, as well as eggs as “simulated food.” It is actually presently being actually questioned on the Property flooring.

” Fondas, ramadas, traditional meals, individual dancings, as well as songs are actually most certainly the lead characters of our Fiestas Patrias. However this year, our company desire to go a measure additionally as well as utilize this occasion as a system to increase understanding regarding the ecological as well as honest influence of our usage choices. Going for vegetarian items certainly not just guards pets, however is actually additionally a substantial show of accountability in the direction of our world,” Uribe said to local media.

After dealing with considerable monetary obstacles, mycoprotein trailblazer Mycorena filed for bankruptcy previously this year, finding brand new possession to build on its own developments and also market existence.

Today, Naplasol, a VEOS team participant, declares the achievement of the Swedish firm. Naplasol focuses on biomass fermentation to generate mycoproteins and also gives different elements for meals apps.

VEOS Group, established in 1974 and also headquartered in Belgium, is actually an international innovator in the creature healthy protein market along with development centers worldwide. It provides the meals, pet dog, and also feed markets and also is actually sustained through an international purchases system.

Depending on to the news, Naplasol programs to generate Mycorena’s main item, Promyc, at its own commercial resource in Bree, Belgium, to enrich its own profile along with Mycorena’s Promyc and also supply brand new maintainable healthy proteins.

Wim Slee, co-CEO of VEOS Team, opinions, “Each providers, Naplasol and also Mycorena, are actually energetic in the exact same industry and also possess corresponding understanding and also items where our team may profit later on.

” Our company are actually pleased that our team may carry on the account of Mycorena, as our team highly care about the future of mycoproteins. Mycoproteins are actually accurately a maintainable healthy protein option, along with a reduced carbon dioxide, property, and also water impact matched up to various other plant-based healthy proteins.”

Industrial experience for Promyc

Naplasol details Promyc’s conveniences, coming from its own dietary market value, neutral flavor, and also coarse appearance to its own durability, delivering a reduced carbon dioxide, property, and also water impact than various other plant-based healthy proteins.

Founded in 2017, Mycorena introduced its own mycoprotein Promyc and also built ingenious items, consisting of fungi-based fat and also mycoprotein-based butter. Also, it launched buyer items in 6 EU nations via collaborations and also cooperations along with Revo Foods and also Peas of Heaven, and many more.

Despite experiencing considerable development and also safeguarding over EUR35 thousand in funding, Mycorena claims it encountered switching market mechanics, consisting of decreased entrepreneur rate of interest. The firm claims it helped make substantial attempts to get over these challenges, consisting of stopping its own large-scale factory project in Sweden for Promyc and also rotating to a tactical organization design. Nevertheless, it eventually applied for personal bankruptcy and also looked for brand new possession.

Ramkumar Nair, POSTGRADUATE DEGREE, owner of Mycorena, portions, “Mycorena has actually gotten on an impressive adventure towards coming to be a leading gamer in the mycoprotein industry. The achievement and also merging along with Naplasol supply an one-of-a-kind possibility to improve the structure our team have actually created. Our company await observing Mycorena remain to grow under the powerful commercial experience of the VEOS Team.”

Lidl Netherlands has announced a permanent reduction in the cost of plant-based meat and dairy alternatives, meaning they will be priced equally to or lower than their animal-based equivalents. The retailer says it aims to ensure price is not an obstacle to making sustainable choices.

The news comes after a ProVeg study conducted last year found that people are far more likely to choose plant-based foods when they are priced more affordably. The research showed that most people want plant-based products to be priced the same as animal foods, with similar government subsidies.

Lidl has already slashed the prices of plant-based alternatives in other European markets such as Germany, Denmark, Hungary, and Austria. Dutch chain Jumbo has made a similar move, along with various other retailers across Europe.

“Price is the main obstacle for people to choose plant-based more often. The move to make plant-based products the same price or cheaper than meat and dairy removes that obstacle,” said Martine van Haperen, Health and Nutrition expert at ProVeg Netherlands.

Influencing the protein ratio

In an attempt to reduce its carbon footprint, Lidl has also announced a new product launch that may prove controversial — blended mince. The product contains 60% beef and 40% pea protein, claiming to generate 37.5% less CO2 than regular mince while being 33% cheaper. The retailer says it is the first in the Netherlands to introduce this type of product.

Lidl has likely been inspired to launch the blended mince after becoming one of 11 Dutch supermarket chains pledging to make 60% of the proteins they sell plant-based by 2030. Currently, just 40% of proteins sold at Dutch retailers are plant-based, and recent figures indicate that supermarkets may not be doing enough to discourage meat consumption.

Lidl previously announced plans to replace more animal proteins with plant-based alternatives in 2023. Opinions are often divided regarding blended meat products, but ProVeg has praised the new launch, arguing that it will appeal to meat eaters who may not be prepared to give up meat entirely.

“Not everyone wants to eat meat substitutes or legumes,” said van Haperen. “By introducing a hybrid product, simply on the meat shelf, [Lidl] really appeals to the carnivore. They don’t even have to change their consumption patterns. This is a valuable addition that really gives Lidl the opportunity to influence the protein ratio.”

milkadamia is set to introduce the first flat-pack plant-based milk to the US market. The official launch of its Flat Pack Organic Oat Milk is scheduled for early next week at the Newtopia Now trade show in Denver, Colorado. 

The Flat Pack Organic Oat Milk is produced through a proprietary 2D-printing process that transforms oat milk paste into ultra-light sheets. This approach substantially reduces packaging waste by 94% and a decrease in product weight by 85%. 

Each pack contains eight sheets, which can be used to produce a total of half a gallon of oat milk (8oz per sheet). Consumers can prepare fresh oat milk by blending the sheets with water for 30 seconds or soaking them overnight, allowing for customizable portions and a longer shelf life.

Jim Richards, CEO of milkadamia, stated, “Our ethos at milkadamia, deeply rooted in regenerative farming and sustainability, originates from our humble beginnings as a small, family-owned macadamia farm, guiding us over the past decade in shaping a more sustainable trajectory for our
planet.” 

The company says the Flat Pack design is part of the pre-cycling movement, prioritizing waste reduction at the manufacturing stage rather than relying solely on post-consumer recycling efforts. By minimizing transportation bulk and packaging, milkadamia’s new product offers a proactive approach to reducing ecological costs.

Oat milk going flat

While milkadamia is the first flat-pack plant-based milk to be available in the US, it’s not the first company globally to venture into 2D-printed oat milk. In Germany, Veganz began production of similar oat milk sheets in July 2023, with the first significant distribution milestones achieved earlier this year. Veganz has since expanded its production capacity and secured additional financing to support further growth.

The Flat Pack Organic Oat Milk will be available for retail distribution, with an anticipated roll-out in stores and online in January 2025. milkadamia’s existing range of macadamia nut milk is currently available at major retailers, including Whole Foods Market, Sprouts, and Target, as well as on Amazon.

Richards continued, “With the launch of our Flat Pack line, we’re redefining industry innovation by significantly cutting packaging waste and carbon emissions, aligning with our commitment to responsible eco-stewardship.”

Lidl Netherlands has announced a permanent reduction in the cost of plant-based meat and dairy alternatives, meaning they will be priced equally to or lower than their animal-based equivalents. The retailer says it aims to ensure price is not an obstacle to making sustainable choices.

The news comes after a ProVeg study conducted last year found that people are far more likely to choose plant-based foods when they are priced more affordably. The research showed that most people want plant-based products to be priced the same as animal foods, with similar government subsidies.

Lidl has already slashed the prices of plant-based alternatives in other European markets such as Germany, Denmark, Hungary, and Austria. Dutch chain Jumbo has made a similar move, along with various other retailers across Europe.

“Price is the main obstacle for people to choose plant-based more often. The move to make plant-based products the same price or cheaper than meat and dairy removes that obstacle,” said Martine van Haperen, Health and Nutrition expert at Proveg Netherlands.

Influencing the protein ratio

In an attempt to reduce its carbon footprint, Lidl has also announced a new product launch that may prove controversial — blended mince. The product contains 60% beef and 40% pea protein, claiming to generate 37.5% less CO2 than regular mince while being 33% cheaper. The retailer says it is the first in the Netherlands to introduce this type of product.

Lidl has likely been inspired to launch the blended mince after becoming one of 11 Dutch supermarket chains pledging to make 60% of the proteins they sell plant-based by 2030. Currently, just 40% of proteins sold at Dutch retailers are plant-based, and recent figures indicate that supermarkets may not be doing enough to discourage meat consumption.

Lidl previously announced plans to replace more animal proteins with plant-based alternatives in 2023. Opinions are often divided regarding blended meat products, but ProVeg has praised the new launch, arguing that it will appeal to meat eaters who may not be prepared to give up meat entirely.

“Not everyone wants to eat meat substitutes or legumes,” said van Haperen. “By introducing a hybrid product, simply on the meat shelf, [Lidl] really appeals to the carnivore. They don’t even have to change their consumption patterns. This is a valuable addition that really gives Lidl the opportunity to influence the protein ratio.”

Today marks World Plant Milk Day, when plant-based alternatives to dairy milk are celebrated, and consumers are encouraged to explore and embrace plant-based options. Recent data highlights the significant regional differences in the consumption and revenue of plant-based milk alternatives. Asia has emerged as the clear global leader in this market, with substantial contributions from countries like China, Japan, and South Korea.

As the plant-based milk industry continues to expand, the global market is expected to reach $51.87 billion by 2032, according to The Brainy Insights. The market’s growth is likely to be driven by increasing awareness of the environmental impact of dairy production, rising rates of lactose intolerance, and the continuing popularity of vegan diets. 

Regional leaders

According to Statista’s Market Insights, Asia led the global plant-based milk market in 2023, generating an estimated $13.4 billion in revenue. China dominated the region with $9.5 billion, followed by Japan at $1.8 billion, and South Korea and India each contributing around $0.4 billion.

North America, driven by the United States, generated $3.6 billion, significantly trailing Asia. Europe ranked third with $3.9 billion, with Germany, the UK, and Spain as key contributors.

South America and Africa reported lower revenues of $0.7 billion and $0.2 billion, respectively. Despite these figures, the global plant-based milk market is projected to exceed $35 billion in the next four years. Due to its population size, Asia is expected to maintain its lead, but Europe and North America are likely to experience more substantial growth in per capita revenue.

Preference for plant-based milk varieties

The popularity of specific plant-based milk varieties varies by region. In China, soy milk is the most consumed alternative, driven by a long tradition of soy use and availability. In contrast, almond milk dominates the US market, while oat milk is particularly favored in Sweden, where it is a staple product of the local brand Oatly. 

A Statista Consumer Insights survey conducted in 52 countries found that India had the highest percentage of regular dairy-substitute consumers at 32%, followed by Thailand and the United Arab Emirates, each with 29%. The global average was 20%, with Japan and Serbia at the lower end with 11% each.

Despite the growing presence of plant-based milk alternatives, they still represent a smaller market share compared to traditional dairy products. In the US, for instance, sales of refrigerated dairy milk generated approximately $14.1 billion in 2023, while plant-based milk alternatives contributed only $2.5 billion, according to Circana’s 2024 Dairy and Plant-Based Trends & Expectations report.

Brand loyalty in the US

According to data from another Statista’s Consumer Insights survey, while plant-based milk consumers remain a minority among US adults, those who have recently tried these alternatives show a strong likelihood of becoming repeat consumers. The survey data indicate that brand loyalty within this segment is significant.

Silk, a leading plant milk brand in North America, emerged as the most popular choice among respondents, with over one-third reporting they had consumed it within the past year. Of those, 86 percent expressed an intention to continue drinking the brand’s products. However, this data was gathered before the recent listeria outbreak linked to Silk’s Canadian lines, which has, unfortunately, likely affected public perception of its plant-based milks.

Similarly, 30 percent of respondents tried Blue Diamond’s Almond Breeze, another prominent player in the US market, with 84 percent indicating a likelihood of future consumption. Interestingly, while Oatly enjoys widespread popularity in Europe, only 10 percent of US respondents tried the oat milk brand.

What drives consumer preferences?

The survey also explored the factors US consumers prioritize when selecting a plant milk brand. The most commonly cited aspects were high value, honesty, trustworthiness, authenticity, and reliability.

Further research on US consumer preferences for plant-based milk noted that “Animal welfare, dairy preference, environmental concerns, and plant-based milk enthusiasm are significant predictors for willingness to try plant-based milk alternatives. Dairy preferences, environmental concerns, and plant-based milk enthusiasm predict the word-of-mouth factors. Overall, plant-based milk enthusiasm is the strongest driver for both consumer behaviors.”

Yesterday, Dutch agricultural goods processor Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) introduced a new business unit dedicated to the global commercialization of pulses.

The group says the move aligns with its strategic focus on reinforcing its core merchandising activities and diversifying into new sectors. LDC’s decision to focus on pulses comes at a time when these crops are increasingly recognized as a cornerstone of plant-based diets.

The global demand for pulse ingredients continues to grow, reflecting their critical role as a sustainable and nutrient-dense protein source in the plant-based food sector. Pulses, including peas, chickpeas, lentils, and lupins, are increasingly favored by plant-based food manufacturers and consumers alike for their health benefits and environmental sustainability.

Despite recent declines in the prices of commodities like soybeans and wheat due to factors like oversupply and changing demand dynamics, pulse values have remained robust, demonstrating their growing importance in the global food supply chain.

The cornerstone of plant-based

While EU export demand has slightly weakened due to higher prices associated with lower-than-expected crop availability, domestic users remain reliant on pulses. Key export regions like Canada, Australia, India, the United States, and East Africa are anticipated to play a crucial role in meeting this growing demand, with many significant investments and partnerships in these regions over the last year.

The new business unit will initially concentrate on key pulse varieties such as yellow peas, chickpeas, red lentils, fava beans, and pigeon peas. LDC’s established presence in major pulse-producing regions, as well as its trading operations in significant consumption hubs like India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh, positions the company to effectively meet the growing global demand for pulse ingredients.

LDC isn’t alone in recognizing the potential of pulses. The Canadian government recently invested over $11 million in Pulse Canada to enhance its agricultural production and processing capabilities, particularly in the pulse sector, which is central to the country’s strategy for food innovation. Canadian plant-based ingredients company Above Food also acquired The Redwood Group’s Specialty Crop Food Ingredients Division in the United States, which supplies pulses to over 35 countries.

Agribusiness leader ADM acquired Prairie Pulse last year, a locally operated lentil and pulse crop processor in Saskatchewan, Canada, enabling ADM to double its production of alt protein products for domestic and international markets. Meanwhile, Bunge has added pea and fava protein concentrates to its portfolio, produced in collaboration with Golden Fields at a new facility in Latvia.

Demand amid market fluctuations

Even amid market fluctuations, there is a steady demand for pulses, with major industry players like Ripple Foods, Beyond Meat, and Konscious Foods all incorporating pulse ingredients as key components in their product recipes, not least the egg alternative market leader JUST Egg which is famously based on the mung bean.

Despite challenges like uncertain crop yields and fluctuating supply levels, the resilience of pulse prices—bolstered by strong domestic demand and strategic investments—shows that pulses will continue to play a critical role in the plant-based food industry.

Michael Gelchie, LDC’s Chief Executive Officer, noted, “Pulses have gained prominence as a primary source of plant-based proteins and are also an ally for sustainable agriculture, as crops with properties that improve soil health and reduce agricultural greenhouse gas emissions. The decision to establish this new business unit is therefore fully aligned with our strategy to meet evolving nutritional and sustainability expectations from customers, reflected in both global production and demand growth.”

Plant-based pet food brand Wild Earth has announced the launch of its first nutritionally complete vegan cat food.

Called Unicorn Pate, the wet food exceeds the requirements of AAFCO, an independent organization that sets standards for pet food safety and regulation. It contains ingredients such as lentils, peas, sweet potatoes, and marine microalgae, with added vitamins and minerals.

Unlike dogs, which are omnivorous, cats are considered to be obligate carnivores since they require nutrients not naturally found in plants. This includes taurine, an essential amino acid that cats cannot produce themselves and must get from their food. However, Unicorn Pate has been formulated to contain all the nutrients cats require without animal ingredients.

Good outcomes for vegan cats

The launch comes after a study published last year found good outcomes for cats fed a nutritionally complete vegan diet, including a 14.9% reduction in medication use, a 54.7% reduction in progression onto therapeutic diets, a 22.8% reduction in more severe illness, and a 7.3% reduction in veterinary visits.

“The pooled evidence to date from our study, and from others in this field, indicates that cats fed nutritionally sound vegan diets are healthier overall than those fed meat-based diets,” said study author Professor Andrew Knight.

Wild Earth’s plant-based food could also provide an option for cats with allergies to animal proteins such as chicken. These cats are often prescribed a plant-based diet, and the company hopes to “make plant-based options the first vs. the last choice” for clean, healthy pet food.

“We expect aggressive resistance”

Wild Earth was founded in 2017 with the aim of aligning pets’ well-being with sustainability and cruelty-free practices. The company appeared on Shark Tank in 2019, securing an investment from Mark Cuban.

Initially, Wild Earth focused on dog food, launching a koji-based dry kibble at Walmart in 2022. The brand then debuted a new core collection of plant and fungi-based dog kibble, available in several flavors, last year. A few months later, Wild Earth announced a partnership with Zeigler’s Distributor to expand its products across the US Mid-Atlantic region.

“Our team is incredibly proud to launch a new category leader that we hope will catalyze change in the entire pet food industry,” said Ryan Bethencourt, CEO of Wild Earth. “Nutritionally complete vegan cat food has been a long time coming, and we’re very thankful to be able to launch a whole new category of products which we think will transform cat nutrition and help make space for a kinder world for all animals.”

He added, “We expect aggressive resistance from the meat industry on the launch of this industry-pioneering vegan cat food, but we know there are A LOT of cat parents looking for healthier plant-based and more sustainable options and we want to be the leader in providing them with that choice.”

Unicorn Pate is now available from the Wild Earth website.

German machinery manufacturer SCHULE Mühlenbau announces the completion of a state-of-the-art plant in Latvia for processing peas and fava beans as commissioned by Golden Fields Alternative Protein, an international producer and supplier of agricultural products.

The new facility is to create 50 jobs in the Baltic region and have production capabilities of around 50,000 tonnes of pea and beans annually, as international demand for proteins from pulses continues to surge, as per our report from just yesterday. According to reports, Golden Fields is considering opening additional processing plants in the area.

Golden Fields Alternative Protein says that it co-operates closely with farmers for the production of plant-based proteins as raw materials for end products like meatless burgers, sausages and nuggets, stating, “We are at the forefront of this trend, creating innovative and sustainable protein and starch products from peas and fava beans.”

Ideally prepared for market demand in N.Europe

Thorsten Lucht, Area Sales Manager at SCHULE Mühlenbau, comments in a press release: “Extracting proteins from legumes requires many different processing steps and a great depth of expertise. In addition to cleaning and sorting, this includes dehulling, separating, fine grinding and separating into protein-rich and starch-rich fractions.”

Mahmoud Ahmed, CEO at Golden Fields Alternative Protein, adds, “Due to global population growth and the increasing demand for sustainably produced food, the need for high-quality proteins has been rising for years.

“With our new plant in Liepaja, which SCHULE Mühlenbau planned, built and commissioned just in time, we are ideally prepared for this future market in Northern Europe.”