Rooted in innovation: Plant-based alternatives set to grow alongside traditional proteins
Driven by concerns about health, wellness and sustainability – not to mention a taste for variety – a strikingly large number of consumers are interested in trying and purchasing more plant-based foods, including meat alternatives.
Effective extracts for high-growth categories
Just as plants need the right conditions to thrive – like soil, sunlight, water and nourishment – food products need ingredients that support and enhance texture, freshness and taste.
By The Numbers: Plant-based protein insights
Consumers who have tried plant based foods are reporting a positive experience in increasing numbers.
Where do we go from here?
Shifting channels, changing consumer habits and expanded definitions spark new opportunities for meat and poultry.
Fermentation: A natural tool for meat preservation, food safety and flavor enhancement
Many methods of food preservation are effective, but few are as long-established as fermentation. The natural process, in which microbial enzymes act on and convert a substrate, has been used for millennia, dating back to ancient Mesopotamia and the making of bread and beer.
Vinegar: Preserving safety, shelf life and quality
A new level of sophistication in applying trusted, natural technologies is helping today’s meat industry move beyond synthetic solutions.
By The Numbers: Fermentation in meat
Not only can meats be fermented – like your favorite aged sausages – but adding fermented ingredients to meat can impart a range of benefits. Let’s take a look…
Exploring the food future
With 2020 almost in the rearview mirror, it’s time to look forward to the second year of the decade.
The natural value of vinegar
Natural, time-tested ingredients can be used in innovative ways in an ever-evolving marketplace. One case in point: vinegar.
By The Numbers: Consumer protein trends impacting 2021
From fewer shopping trips to increased e-commerce to more experimentation with cooking at home, consumer shopping patterns and preferences had a major impact on the protein category in 2020. As the calendar flips to 2021, find out which trends will continue or may emerge.