Alternative Protein

AuX Labs Raises $4M to Advance Commercialization of Precision Fermentation Cheese Platform

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:21:00 -0400

AuX Labs will use the new to ramp manufacturing, expand the team and support foodservice and consumer partnerships centered on high-performance applications.

Beyond Meat Expands Clean Label Project-Certified Product Portfolio

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:22:00 -0400

The company expands its Clean Label Project Certified portfolio to include Beyond Steak Filet, Beyond Ground Original and Beyond Immerse protein drinks in Peach Mango, Orange Tangerine and Lemon Lime.

Precision Fermentation: Everything You Need to Know

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Fermentation has evolved into precision fermentation, utilizing biotechnology to engineer microorganisms that produce high-value food ingredients. These "cell factories" create proteins and compounds, enhancing quality and reducing environmental impact.

Melt&Marble Secures Self-Affirmed GRAS Status for MeltyMarble

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 09:54:00 -0400

MeltyMarble is a designer lipid inspired by animal fats and built to deliver targeted functionality across a range of food applications.

Puratos Partners with California Cultured to Commercialize Cultured Cocoa

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 12:00:00 -0500

Together, the two companies aim to commercialize a cultured chocolate product for professionals and food brands.

Cultivated Beef Producer Omeat Rebrands as Evergreen Select

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 11:19:00 -0500

Evergreen says its new identity formalizes a strategy that shifts cultivated meat from a consumer curiosity to a dependable infrastructure solution that strengthens the existing beef supply chain.

Impossible Foods CEO Peter McGuinness Steps Down

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 11:29:00 -0500

McGuinness’s responsibilities will be handled by Impossible’s three-member executive leadership team.

Ripple Foods Introduces Organic Plant-Based Milk

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 09:18:00 -0500

Available in Original and Vanilla, Ripple Organic provides more protein than almond milk and is free from the top nine allergens.

Danone U.S. Debuts Silk Protein Plant-Based Beverage

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 11:41:00 -0500

Silk Protein offers 13 grams of complete plant protein, as well as fiber, calcium and vitamin D.

Rebellyous Foods Commercially Launches Mock 3 Production System

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 10:02:00 -0500

The system converts conventional batch production of plant-based meat substrates into fully continuous and automated production.

The Jensen Meat Company Integrates Before the Butcher into Plant-Based Division

Sun, 28 Dec 2025 09:10:00 -0500

Jensen acquired Before the Butcher in 2019 but operated as an independent company.

Campbell’s Terminates Exec Over Alleged Disparaging Comments

Thompsona@bnpmedia.com (Alyse Thompson-Richards) — Mon, 01 Dec 2025 11:16:00 -0500

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.”

Alternative Protein in 2025: Key Trends and Technologies

Thompsona@bnpmedia.com (Alyse Thompson-Richards) — Tue, 18 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500

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

Dairy-Free Cheese Maker Climax Foods Rebrands as Bettani Farms

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 11:26:00 -0400

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

Eat Just Brings Just Meat to Texas at H-E-B

Wed, 10 Sep 2025 06:00:00 -0400

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.

Backed Into a Corner, Alternative Protein Gets Creative

Mon, 08 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400

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 Debuts EveryBun Pack with Wieners and Plant-Based Hot Dogs

Tue, 19 Aug 2025 18:00:00 -0400

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.

Plantible Opens First U.S. Commercial Facility

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 12:00:00 -0400

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.

How Centrifuge Technology Supports Plant Protein Processing

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400

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.

Laird Superfood Launches Protein Instant Latte

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 12:00:00 -0400

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

Prime Roots Launches Plant-Based, Whole-Cut Deli Meats

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 18:00:00 -0400

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.

Steakholder Foods’ Plant-Based Fish Products Roll Out in Retail Outlets

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 12:00:00 -0400

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.

Rebellyous Launches Kickin’ Popcorn and Spicy Kickin’ Nuggets and Tenders

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400

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.

How Arborea Uses Microscopic Plants to Turn Carbon Dioxide into Protein

Thompsona@bnpmedia.com (Alyse Thompson-Richards) — Tue, 24 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400

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.

Meala and dsm-firmenich Collaborate to Commercialize Texturizing Protein

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 12:00:00 -0400

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.

Opinion: Alt-Meat Production All Comes Down to Understanding Entropy

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 07:00:00 -0400

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

T. Hasegawa Introduces PLANTREACT Flavor Technology for Plant-Based Protein

Thu, 08 May 2025 16:00:00 -0400

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.

Beyond Meat Launches Beyond Chicken Pieces at Kroger

Mon, 05 May 2025 06:00:00 -0400

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.

SimpliiGood’s Spirulina-Based Smoked Salmon Goes Commercial

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400

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.

Pursuing Price Parity: A Closer Look at the Cost of Alternative Protein

Thompsona@bnpmedia.com (Alyse Thompson-Richards) — Wed, 12 Mar 2025 23:00:00 -0400

Alternative protein products are often more expensive than traditional counterparts, but advancements in technology and ingredients can help manufacturers in approaching price parity.