By Trish Fellowes, Food Sales Manager at ACI Group Plant-based proteins are at the forefront of food and beverage innovation, highly regarded for their versatility in plant-based food formulations, functional beverages, bars, snacks, dairy, and meat alternatives. While these ingredients were traditionally the domain in vegan-only products, today they offer exciting solutions for the growing […]
Vivici’s new Vivitein BLG offers significant functional and sustainability advantages over conventional dairy proteins, with applications in clear protein drinks, muscle-building supplements and vegan-friendly protein bars. The beta-lactoglobulin ingredient is produced through precision fermentation without animals and demonstrates substantial reductions in environmental impact.
ACI Group, a prominent supplier of functional ingredients, has launched an expanded range of plant-based protein options designed to meet growing industry demand for sustainable nutrition alternatives.
The completion of Angel Yeast’s main production plant at Baiyang Yichang marks a significant milestone in the company’s sustainable protein development strategy. The facility, scheduled to begin operations this year, represents one of the largest dedicated yeast protein production sites globally, demonstrating the technical feasibility of large-scale microbial protein manufacturing.
Stanford University researchers have combined mechanical testing and machine learning to quantitatively assess the texture profiles of plant-based and animal-derived meat products. Their novel three-dimensional testing approach, validated against human sensory data, demonstrates that current plant-based alternatives can successfully replicate the textural characteristics of conventional meat products across multiple parameters.
From AI-designed proteins to fermentation breakthroughs, manufacturers are discovering untapped potential in plant proteins beyond simple meat substitutes. Sanjana Suresh looks at how recent innovations in processing techniques and functionality enhancements are transforming these ingredients into versatile agents for foaming, emulsification, and structure-building, while simultaneously addressing clean-label demands and cost concerns.
A new textured soy protein developed through a partnership between ICL Food Specialties and DAIZ Engineering promises to address persistent sensory challenges in plant-based meat and seafood applications. The protein, branded as ROVITARIS® SprouTx™, utilises a proprietary germination technology that claims to eliminate the characteristic beany and bitter notes typically associated with soy-based ingredients.
February 2025
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