Protein products geared toward a healthy lifestyle are ubiquitous in North America. As demand increases across the board, producers are evaluating alternative protein manufacturing and precision fermentation.
With rising demand for protein, food manufacturers are turning to plant-based proteins, precision fermentation, and AI-powered tools for innovation. Pea protein is becoming popular, and new partnerships and digital technologies are aiding in reformulation and product development.
The funding will go toward construction and contract management, the delivery of key process equipment, installation, commissioning and production ramp-up prior to the start of mass production of Solein protein powder.
Deighton produces continuous and batch processing equipment for a variety of consumer products, including nuggets, burgers, appetizers, vegetables, cookies and international foods.
This will be the company’s first industrial-scale production facility, and it will increase the production capacity of protein ingredient Solein from Factory 01’s 160 tons annually to 6,400 tons annually.