Protein transition

Boermarke expands plant-based range to Foodservice

Boermarke, known for its dairy products, made a significant shift in mid-2023 by fully transitioning to plant-based alternatives. This decision has proven successful, with their plant-based yogurt, cheese, and ice cream ..

King No Crab plantaardige variant King Crab

04 September 2023

Vegan Zeastar, a Rijswijk-based company specializing in plant-based fish alternatives, has launched King No Crab: the first vegan alternative to king crab, a species threatened with extinction due to climate change and o...

Influence processing on digestibility of plant proteins

04 September 2023

Ruth Boachie's recent dissertation dives deep into the world of plant proteins, particularly the effects of processing conditions such as thermal treatments and their interaction with other food components. As the core o...

Plant-Based Meat Alternatives: Back to the Drawing Board

31 August 2023

After a period of intense growth, plant-based meat alternatives now face challenges. Consumer engagement is declining, leading to reduced production and diminished offerings in supermarkets. This suggests that manufactur...

Plant-Based Pioneers: 15 Years of TOP-inside Technology

30 August 2023

The team at TOP b.v. has focused on developing innovative meat substitutes and plant-based products over the past 15 years. Their primary aim was to mimic the texture and taste of meat. From this effort, three prominent ...

Can AI develop the perfect meat and fish substitutes?

29 August 2023

Perfecting vegetarian burgers, sausages, and fish presents a challenge. Every aspect, from taste to color, scent, texture, and price, must be spot on. But what if AI could accelerate this development? AI might un...

Ten corporate caterers go plant-based

21 August 2023

Ten leading corporate caterers have announced plans to expand their range of plant-based products, in partnership with the Wakker Dier campaign. By 2030, the goal is that at caterers such as Appèl, Markies Catering and V...

ENOUGH raises €40 million in growth funding

21 August 2023

ENOUGH, a Dutch food technology company, has raised €40 million in growth funding. The company, founded in 2015, focuses on the production of ABUNDA® mycoprotein, a sustainable protein based on renewable resources. This ...

Beyond Meat faces 24% decline in product sales

11 August 2023

As the foodworld continually evolves, Beyond Meat remains committed to pioneering the plant-based journey. But even industry leaders are not immune to market fluctuations, as evidenced in their Q2 2023 financial report w...

Nordic countries unveil bold new dietary guidelines

08 August 2023

Recently, the Nordic Council of Ministers proudly unveiled the latest edition of the Nordic Nutrition Recommendations (NNR) – a groundbreaking guideline that champions a harmonious balance between individual health and p...

Supermarket focuses deals more on meat

01 August 2023

Despite growth in recent years, the number of vegan deals in supermarkets has not increased since 2021, according to Wakker Dier's leaflet monitor. At the same time, the number of meat promotions has increased by nine pe...

Ultra-processed foods are not necessarily unhealthy

01 August 2023

A new research project is challenging the idea that heavily processed foods can't be part of a healthy diet. This study aims to develop a diet plan that gets 80% of its calories from heavily processed foods, while still ...

Exhibition shows dilemmas related to protein transition

31 July 2023

The exhibition 'Digestible,' which sheds light on the issue of protein transition, is on display for the coming period at art gallery Artphy in Wessinghuizen, Groningen. The central theme of the exhibition is the current...

New research into animal-free dairy proteins

25 July 2023

The SAFERMENT project was recently launched, this project explores the production of dairy proteins without the use of animals. Using precision fermentation technology, microorganisms are genetically modified to produce ...

Snack to the future: The revolutionary food trends of 2040

17 July 2023

Breath-Prints, Me-ganism Diets, Foodgasms, Edible Beauty, 3D Printed Meal Plans, VR Dinner Parties, and Restorative Restaurants: experts predict revolutionary advancements that will transform our food in 2040. Deliver...

Soybean platform as pig protein plant

11 July 2023

Moolec Science SA, a scientific food ingredients company focused on animal protein production in plants, has achieved a remarkable breakthrough in its Meat Replacements Program. The new "Piggy Sooy" soybean platform prod...