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In addition to a plant-based protein blend, Laird Superfood’s Protein Instant Latte contains Aquamin, a bio-available, multimineral sea algae complex.

The meats are made from whole food protein and are designed to be sliced fresh using commercial deli slicers, making them suitable for use in both delis and restaurants.

The launch builds on the initial purchase order announced on Sept. 30, 2024, and represents Steakholder Foods’ first full product-cycle revenue stream — from pre-mix supply to consumer sales.

Made from 100% vegan ingredients and free of cholesterol, antibiotics and hormones, with less saturated fat than traditional chicken nuggets and tenders, Rebellyous’ products offer better-for-you options.

FOOD ENGINEERING recently spoke to Arborea founder and CEO Julian Melchiorri, as well as Dr. Kalyan Chatakondu, global commercial director, about the company’s Biosolar leaf technology, turning microscopic plants into valuable food ingredients, and its partnership with ABInBev.

With the launch of the Vertis PB Pea, dsm-firmenich is expanding its Vertis plant protein portfolio — introducing an ingredient that consolidates the functionality of multiple components in plant-based meat alternatives.

Christie Lagally, founder and CEO of Rebellyous Foods, discusses how minimizing entropy in alternative meat production can enable price parity and quality at scale. 

The PLANTREACT launches with formulations in beef, chicken and pork flavors, along with milk, which aims to solve manufacturing challenges in producing vegan products by delivering a creamy taste that serves as an alternative to dairy products.

Made from ingredients like avocado oil, the Beyond Chicken Pieces offer 21 g of clean plant protein per serving with only 0.5 g of saturated fat and have no cholesterol, GMOs, or added hormones or antibiotics.

Backed by $4 million in new funding and European Union regulatory clearance, and with pilots underway in Europe and Israel, the company is bringing its sustainable protein to the mainstream market.