The company created its first shelf-stable plant-based protein.

Last November, the U.S. FDA announced that it had completed an evaluation of UPSIDE Foods’ cultured animal cell foods and had “no further questions at this time about the firm’s safety conclusion.” While the FDA pointed out that there were still other regulatory hurdles to overcome for cell-cultured foods could be brought to market, namely from the USDA and FSIS, the announcement was seen by many as an important step in adding another option to the alternative protein space—one of a number of trends involving alternative protein in the past year. 

The product is the latest addition to the company’s award-winning Benecel MX portfolio for plant-based protein food formulations.

It is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 12.7% from 2022 to 2028.

The company says the buildout is the final step to commercialization for its plant-based seafood.

The vegan canned tuna is reportedly 100% plant-derived and has the same appearance, texture and flavor of fish-based canned tuna.

Five new products have been added to the company's New-Meat portfolio, including Redefine Tenderloin and Redefine Striploin premium cuts as well, as an entirely new category of Pulled Meat (beef, lamb and pork).

The products use natural spices such as fennel seeds, caraway seeds, cardamom and nutmeg, and a smokey scent is added using oak smoke.

Hot dog lovers are finally getting a plant-based version of the iconic Chicago-style dog. Greenleaf Foods, SPC, owner of plant-based brand Field Roast, has announced a partnership with Portillo’s.

Brazilian-founded food-tech brand Future Farm is continuing its launch into the U.S., most recently exhibiting at the 2022 Natural Products Expo West conference in Anaheim, California.