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ADM says soy protein continues to gain momentum across both traditional meat applications and emerging plant-forward formats, driven by the need for cost efficiency, functionality and sensory performance.

In response to feedback from White Castle's customer base, the company's innovation team chooses to use a Dr. Praeger’s veggie patty as the base for the Southwest Veggie Slider.

Four webinars each preview trending topics to be explored in individual scientific sessions at IFT First.

Oshi reports 4x year-over-year revenue growth and is preparing a national retail rollout targeting 686 stores in 2026.

ADM launches eight plant‑protein solutions, giving processors new options for meat extension, hybrid development and plant‑based innovation.

FAIR Labels Act would require cell-cultivated and plant-based protein products to include a disclaimer, noting the product in its final form was not derived from a live animal.

Plant-meat blends that can meet the flavor and texture benchmarks and are target-marketed offer a consumer-attractive health and sustainability halo, as well as opportunities to lower costs and increase margins. 

As sales decline, plant-based meat producers are focusing on everyday use cases, improved product quality and transparent ingredient panels to drive repeat purchases.

Consumers judge plant-based meats by the same standards as the products they often compete with, sometimes higher ones. 

The patties are 3.1 ounces each and available in 48 cases for foodservice operators across commercial and non-commercial segments.