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11 Jan 2024

Vegetarians can’t get no satisfaction - research shows

By Staff Writer

The number of vegetarians satisfied with the choice of food products available to them has suffered a dramatic decline, according to the findings of new research commissioned by Ingredient Communications. The online poll of 1,000 consumers in the USA and UK[1] found that the net satisfaction rate[2] among vegetarians was +8%. This was a significant...
30 Nov 2023

Innovation for the protein evolution

By Staff Writer

Protein, a cornerstone nutrient traditionally associated with meat, can be just as effectively sourced from various alternatives. But what do the regulations say about protein claims? With increased demand for more sustainable protein sources, the meat-alternative and plant-based industries are growing rapidly. New technologies provide industry with the opportunity for innovation; however, industry should bear...
28 Sep 2023

Plant-based boost for baked goods with faba bean

By Staff Writer

The increasing demand global interest in plant-based foods has extended to baked goods, creating a demand for suitable ingredients. Beneo’s faba bean concentrate shows promise as an egg substitute in muffin recipes, delivering comparable texture and taste. This innovation not only aligns with veganisation trends but also addresses cost reduction amid rising raw material prices....
06 Feb 2023

New carrot-based EXBERRY colour enables red meat alternatives to change shade while cooking

By Staff Writer

Get ready for a plant-based breakthrough because EXBERRY’s new carrot-based colour enables plant-based red meat alternatives to change shade while cooking. A breakthrough development from EXBERRY Colouring Foods supplier GNT means manufacturers can now create clean-label red meat alternatives that change colour during the cooking process. Made from carrots and emulsifier-free, the EXBERRY Compound Red range allows...
25 Nov 2022

Meeting consumer demand with the help of plant-based alternatives

By Staff Writer

The word plant-based is no stranger to the average consumer today as more and more grocery store shelves are lined with products featuring corresponding stickers and labels. The plant-based movement rapidly caught on during the pandemic with health rising to the top of consumers’ agenda. This provides the perfect opportunity for food and beverage manufacturers...
20 Oct 2022

One-stop shop at Africa's first dedicated expo for organic and natural products

By Staff Writer

It is reported that at least 70% of consumers globally are more likely to make purchases based on whether there would be a reduced impact on the environment. And 41% are willing to pay more by purchasing all-natural and organic goods. Studies show that organic and natural products are set to become even more popular...
23 Aug 2022

Temporary victory for plant-based meat

By Staff Writer

The plant-based food sector is celebrating a temporary win after urgent legal efforts on behalf of the industry at the Johannesburg High Court on Saturday proved successful in halting product seizures. The legal efforts aimed to prevent the Food Safety Agency (FSA) from actioning the seizure of thousands of plant-based meat alternatives from retailers across...
05 Jul 2022

The war on plant-based foods erupts in South Africa

By Staff Writer

The South African Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) has taken a major step backwards in the fight against climate change with an imposed ban on “meaty” names for plant-based meat alternatives. Words such as “veggie biltong”, “plant-based meatballs” and “vegan nuggets” are now banned because they do not meet the definition...
27 Sep 2021

Why more and more consumers are ditching dairy

By Staff Writer

Many consumers regard foods that are low in sugar, salt or fat as being a more healthy option. However, some shoppers are going a step further, and avoiding milk and dairy products too. Whether as a result of intolerance and associated digestive problems or a desire to ditch products of animal origin, more and more...
24 May 2021

Kerry releases plant-based meat food safety webinar

By Staff Writer

Kerry, the world’s leading taste and nutrition company, has released informative educational webinar— The Business of Alt Protein: Unlocking Food Safety in Plant-based Meat—that delves into the exceptional changes being witnessed across the food and beverage landscape as plant proteins rise to the forefront. The webinar can be viewed here. Protect and perfect food safety...
08 Apr 2021

Fry’s launches 100% plant-based pizza and sausages

By Staff Writer

Fry’s Family Food Co., leaders in plant-based food, have launched two new products that are sure to delight all family members. The company has launched its new artisan, stone-baked vegan pizzas. These are the first pizzas produced by the brand and are 100% plant-based. “Pizza is a new journey for us and we are very...
08 Apr 2021

Plant-based Big Fry Burger is beyond impossible

By Staff Writer

The Fry Family Food Co. has gone beyond the impossible with its most important innovation to date, The Big Fry Burger.  The 100% plant-based burger by the proudly South African company has 20g of protein and looks, sizzles and tastes just like a ground beef burger.  Unlike other imported plant-based burgers, this one is locally...