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Robert Garza, a former Campbell’s employee, released a recording in which Campbell’s CISO Martin Bally allegedly says the company’s products are for “poor people” and that they contain “bioengineered meat.”

FOOD ENGINEERING offers an overview of some of the latest alternative protein technology advancements and product introductions.

Bettani’s mozzarella, feta and other cheeses leverage Caseed, the company’s proprietary protein ingredient.

The Just Meat has no cholesterol, 18 g of protein per serving – more per ounce than a conventional chicken thigh – and, like other plant-based meat brands, uses a fraction of the land, water and CO₂ of conventional products.

State legislative bans are targeting ingredients, dyes and cultivated products in 2025. Therefore, the market is forcing OEMs and alternative protein suppliers to get creative in manufacturing, lowering ingredient costs, and even going to market.

Oscar Mayer’s EveryBun Pack includes an option for every guest at the table, comprising eight hot dogs (Oscar Mayer’s Wieners) and four not-hot dogs (Oscar Mayer’s Plant-Based Hot Dogs) packaged without cross-contamination.

The facility is expected to produce thousands of metric tons of biomass annually — enabling the delivery of hundreds of metric tons of protein per year.

As demand for sustainable protein sources accelerates, advanced separation technology empowers producers to extract high-purity plant proteins with efficiency, minimal waste and maximum yield.

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.