This month’s feature is a discussion with Julie Emsing Mann, Global Plant Protein Program Manager for Ingredion. Julie is an all-star within the plant-based food movement, combining her passion for a healthier world with a valuable skill-set in food science. She participated in multiple panels as part of the business forum at Plant Based World…
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LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE: Impossible Burger 2.0 Makes Waves at CES 2019
A burger at the Consumer Electronics Show? Yes, you heard that right. Impossible Foods made a big splash as the debut food product to make an appearance on the exhibit floor of such an event. The boundary-pushing company introduced the new Impossible Burger 2.0 and even took home several prestigious honors at a show that…
Disrupting the Seafood Industry with Chad Sarno
This month, TPBW had the pleasure of chatting with Chad Sarno, Co-founder and VP of Culinary for Good Catch Foods. In this conversation Chad tells the story of Good Catch and offers valuable advice for his colleagues in the culinary space as consumers continue to shift towards healthier, more sustainable foods. Last month we featured…
FOOD INGREDIENTS 1ST: Potato Fiber Offers Plant-Based Meat Potential
As the demand for alternatives to animal products continues to expand, the market is in need for new ingredients and distribution channels to support the innovation. One company out of Austria – AGRANA – has a potential solution in the form of fiber from potatoes. Check out the full article going into detail on the…
DEZEEN: 3D-Printed Plant-Based Steaks Are Here!
Now we may have seen it all! This red, jelly-looking substance is actually a nutritious, plant-based, 3-D printed steak. Check out the full article to learn more about Spanish start up, Novameat. Italian bioengineer Giuseppe Scionti from Spanish startup Novameat has invented the “world’s first” 3D-printed meat-free steak made from vegetable proteins, which mimics the texture of…
FOOD NAVIGATOR: Good Food Conference Dives Into the Science of Meat Alternatives
Last week in Berkeley, CA, The Good Food Institute hosted the first ever Good Food Conference. The event featured two full days of education and panels on topics related to meat alternatives from plant-based to clean meat. Check out the full article courtesy of Food Navigator, below. GOOD FOOD CONFERENCE: ‘Biochemistry is really transforming the…
FOOD&WINE: Plant-Based Meat and Clean Meat
Food & Wine released this “What You Need to Know” piece comparing plant-based meat and clean meat. The article goes into detail on both disruptions to traditional animal agriculture, and poses clean meat as a potential challenge to the plant-based meat industry when it hits the market in the coming years: However, plant-based meat brands…
LIVEKINDLY: Check Out this Vegan Tuna from Ocean Hugger Foods!
It’s called Ahimi, and it’s made from tomatoes, sure to satisfy any former sushi-lover turned vegan. LiveKindly reports that Ocean Hugger Foods is making strides in the plant-based sushi category. Since its creation, the tuna alternative has received rave reviews. “Picky eaters, vegetarians, and vegans rejoice: fish-less tuna is here, and it’s going to turn your world…
CNBC: Unilever Launches Biodegradable, Plant-Based Tea Bags
The trend to switch to sustainable, plant-based materials continues, this time courtesy of Unilever’s PG Tips tea brand. CNBC Reports: PG tips, one of the U.K.’s most iconic tea brands, is switching to 100 percent biodegradable tea bags. The first batch of the new bags, made from a material that is both 100 percent plant-based…
CNBC: Lego Plant-Based! Classic Toy Announces Sustainable Plastic Pieces
Lego is leading the way in zero waste and sustainability. CNBC reports: Toy manufacturer Lego has announced it is to make some of its pieces, including leaves, bushes and trees, from sustainable, plant-based plastic. The material will be sourced from sugarcane and production of the pieces, or “elements,” has already started. They will be launched…