Alternative Proteins

Insights with ADM: Soy protein's expanding role in meat extension, hybrid and plant-based products

bredars@bnpmedia.com (Sammy Bredar) — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 07:00:00 -0400

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.

White Castle launches plant-based slider with smoky chipotle and sweet barbecue flavors

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:30:23 -0400

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.

IFT webinar series previews expo sessions on sustainability, plant proteins and food safety

Mon, 25 May 2026 09:22:47 -0400

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

Oshi secures $3M investment to expand US plant-based seafood

Fri, 22 May 2026 08:25:08 -0400

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

ADM expands ingredients portfolio for meat and alternative‑protein applications

Wed, 20 May 2026 11:40:39 -0400

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

Bipartisan bill aims to ensure accurate labeling for alternative protein products

Fri, 01 May 2026 09:20:08 -0400

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.

Blend innovations driving plant-based protein new product development

federd@bnpmedia.com (David Feder) — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:57:57 -0400

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.

Plant-based meat shifts from novelty to performance

bredars@bnpmedia.com (Sammy Bredar) — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

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

Trends shaping plant-based meat in 2026 and how formulators can keep up

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:46:08 -0400

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

MorningStar Farms Royal Thai Curry Patty offered for away-from-home dining channels

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 07:00:52 -0400

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

Cultivated meat company Omeat rebrands to Evergreen Select

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 06:00:00 -0500

Rebrand reflects a partnership approach to cultivated beef, focused on supply chain stability, not disruption.

Impossible Foods CEO to leave company

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 06:00:40 -0500

Impossible Foods executive leadership team of three individuals takes over the duties of CEO Peter McGuinness.

Plant-based meat alternative volume slips below 34 million pounds in November 2025

Wed, 31 Dec 2025 15:03:34 -0500

Annual sales decline to $273.5 million, nearing 2019 levels.

Pow.Bio–Bühler collaboration advances industrial-scale protein alternatives

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 10:15:27 -0500

Precision fermentation platform targets companies commercializing fermentation-derived products currently produced in fed-batch systems but constrained by cost, scalability or inconsistent output.

Before the Butcher joins Jensen Meat Co. plant-based division

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 07:00:00 -0500

Beef processor The Jensen Meat Co. brings together Before the Butcher, Cool Beans and Jensen's plant-based co-manufacturing operations under one roof.

Plant-based chicken Just Meat debuts at more than 3,000 Walmart stores

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 06:00:21 -0500

Just Meat is the first plant-based chicken to outperform conventional chicken in flavor, texture and overall preference in a taste test.

TiNDLE Foods to divest US operations, pivoting to private label in European market

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 09:30:01 -0500

Starting in 2026, the company behind TiNDLE Chicken will double down on B2B partnerships, moving to accelerate plant-based food adoption across Europe.

Factor partners with Sakara to deliver high-protein plant-based meals

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 06:00:00 -0500

Factor and Sakara salad lineup with high protein is designed to help support steady energy and focus through balanced nutrition with zero prep.

Beef and pork from cloned animals to enter Canada's food system without labeling or review

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 10:10:42 -0500

Planned regulatory update to the Novel Foods framework will allow beef and pork from cloned animals to enter the Canadian food system without a safety review or mandatory labeling.

Alternative protein innovation: Barvecue debuts plant-based rotisserie chicken

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 10:50:28 -0500

Seasoned, heat-and-eat plant-based chicken rolls out to the frozen aisle at Harris Teeter stores across the Southeast.

Maple Leaf Foods showcases South Asian flavors with new brand Musafir

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 09:05:41 -0400

Maple Leaf Foods introduces its new brand Musafir, featuring authentic South Asian spices, flavors and ingredients in convenience-focused formats.

Impossible Foods earns first NSF Certified for Sport designation for plant-based meats

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 06:00:00 -0400

This designation marks a first for any plant-based meat or fresh food product in the certification program’s history.

Alternative proteins gain renewed interest among nutrition-conscious shoppers

bredars@bnpmedia.com (Sammy Bredar) — Fri, 10 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400

The alternative protein category is experiencing strong consumer interest once more, aligning with concerns over nutrition, sustainability and animal welfare, as well as increased demand for convenience-driven foods.

Louisville Brands acquires vegan jerky company

Thu, 18 Sep 2025 10:05:59 -0400

Louisville Brands completes its acquisition of Render Capital Fund 1 portfolio company Louisville Vegan Jerky.

What's driving innovation for plant-based protein products?

bredars@bnpmedia.com (Sammy Bredar) — Fri, 29 Aug 2025 11:00:21 -0400

Burcon NutraScience Corp. CEO Kip Underwood explores current and emerging challenges and opportunities for the plant-based protein industry.

Burcon launches high-purity fava protein isolate

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 09:00:12 -0400

Burcon's FavaPro is a high-purity plant protein isolate with over 90% protein content.

Clean-label protein takes center stage at IFT First

bredars@bnpmedia.com (Sammy Bredar) — Wed, 23 Jul 2025 07:00:00 -0400

IFT 2025 expo explores GLP-1 medications, consumer concern over ultra-processed foods, the potential of the plant-based protein category and much more.

GEA opens $20 million facility to scale alternative proteins

Mon, 21 Jul 2025 11:40:09 -0400

Membrane filtration, spray drying and centrifugation technologies support downstream separation and formulation.

duBreton calls for mandatory labeling of gene-edited pork

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 11:35:47 -0400

Organic pork producer duBreton responds to the FDA's approval of gene-edited, PRRS-resistant pigs.

Texas bans lab-grown meat

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 07:00:49 -0400

Texas is the seventh state in the US to enact a ban on the sale of lab-grown meat.