The Protein PACT’s Post

A recent study carried out by the research institute Questionmark on behalf of the organisation #Proveg Netherlands confirms: Plant-based meat and dairy alternatives are cheaper than conventional meat and dairy products in Dutch supermarkets compared to 2022. Read more: #plantbased #study #marketresearch #vegan #survey

Subsidies can bias markets tremendously! Without subsidies animal meat costs more than 2x as much as plant-based meat and the plant-based meat market penetration would be a lot higher compared to the current level. There is always talk about plant-based meat alternatives being too expensive and not (yet!) reaching price parity. But part of the reason is because plant-based products do not get the subsidies that meat products receive. With a level playing field, plants win. By a large margin. And plant-based products are much better for the planet and its inhabitants vs meat. More than 2x higher prices will move cost-sensitive consumer groups towards affordable plant-based offerings and hence, the demand will increase. #sustainability #LessMeatLessHeat #alternativeproteins #plantbased #novelfoods #food #foodandbeverage Sources: 👉 VegTech Invest newsletter, "What's the Real Cost of a Hamburger?" 👉 American Institute for Economic Research - AIER article, "The True Cost of a Hamburger". https://lnkd.in/det8biDt 👉 Product prices are from Target as of 23 Feb 2024.

Let’s hear from you! 🗣️ When it comes to your daily routine, what do you prefer? 🥛 Traditional Dairy Products 🌱 Plant-Based Alternatives 🍽️ Or a mix of both? Share your choice in the comments below—we’d love to know your go-to favorites! #WadesDairy #DairyVsPlantBased #YourChoice #LetsTalk

VBites, a renowned vegan meat substitute pioneer since 1993, faces administration due to surging energy and raw material costs. Founder Heather Mills expresses personal distress and highlights challenges in sustaining the business. 🌿🌭   Will we see a softening of demand for vegan products this 2024?   #VBites #Vegan #InsolvencyNews #Leading #LeadingBusinessServices #Liquidation #Insolvency #CompanyLiquidation 

Lab-grown meat company @upsidefoods just received FDA approval to offer sustainable and healthy offerings as an alternative to traditional meat production. Are you for or against labgrown meat that is ethical, clean, and delicious meat? Check out my blog and share your comments. #LabGrownRevolution #SustainableMeat #CleanMeat #FoodInnovation #SustainableFood #EthicalEating #ReducedBacteria #LabMeat #ResearchedInsights #Research #Expert #PublishedNews #Advisor

Building a #ZeroWaste world involves addressing many different but interconnected challenges, including food loss. What @FAO is doing to reduce #FoodLoss & make our agrifood systems more efficient👉https://bit.ly/3M6z66t #ZeroWasteDay

Are you attending SupplySide West 2024 in Las Vegas this month? Be sure to drop by Avena booth 1264 with all your questions on regenerative agriculture and formulating with oat and pulse ingredients! Meet with Margaret Hughes, Brice Linville, Dan Fedsin, and Jennifer Evancio to discuss how we can support your sustainability goals or product formulations: ➡ Certified Gluten-Free Purity Protocol Oat Flakes, Flour, Extra Fine Flour ➡ Gluten-Free Pulse Flours, Grit and Cracked Pulses ➡ Plant Based Egg Replacers specialty milled from pulses ➡ Pea Hull Fibers (90% TDF) ➡ Sustainability and Regen Ag partnerships, including LCAs About Avena: Avena Foods Limited partners with our growers facilitating sustainable cropping systems incorporating rotations of oats and pulses. This, coupled with superior food safety and quality management systems, fulfills the promise of Avena Purity Protocol 'Start Safe, Stay Safe' gluten-free oats and our offering of Avena Best Ingredients. Both product ranges are non-GMO, gluten-free, glyphosate-residue free and available conventional or certified organic. #AvenaFoods #SSW2024 #SupplySideWest #FoodIngredients #Oats #Pulses #EggReplacers #Sustainability #RegenerativeAgriculture

This interesting article is about the opposing forces in the US retail meat section. Whether pro or con, most of what we read and hear seems part of a carefully orchestrated conversation. Traditional and alternative meat in the US both rely on intensive farming, cheap labor, and chemicals. Not so different after all. The heavily industrialized and centralized food supply chains often come with high profits for few and high costs for many. Perhaps we should focus less on promoting or demonizing one single ingredient and, instead, demand more transparency and traceability in the food supply chain so that we can make our own decisions about what's good and bad for us. After all, we pay for our food, which directly impacts our health and happiness. We deserve to know who made it, how, and where it comes from. #futureoffood #futureofretail

We've all heard about plant-based meat, but what about plant-INFUSED meat? That's right, Korean scientists just created the world's first "planimal" food - beef rice. And NO, this isn't some genetically modified food. It's a sustainable, climate-friendly, high-protein meal for cheaper than your morning oat milk latte. First it was beef rice. Tomorrow it'll be chicken rice, shrimp rice, and every protein under the sun infused into grains. Planimal cuisine is THE next food frontier. #foodinnovation #innovation #greyb

✨ In the ever-evolving world of the 🌾 agricultural food industry, the unsung heroes are often the ingredients that work behind the scenes. We're talking about 'Composite Additives' – the game-changers ensuring your food is not only delightful in taste but also superior in quality. 🔬As we dive into the heart of food processing, we're thrilled to share insights on how these multifaceted compounds are revolutionizing the way we enhance 🥦 flavor, extend shelf life, and maintain that irresistible appeal from farm to fork. 🍴🔗 Dive deeper with us: [ https://bit.ly/3KnmXd2]( https://lnkd.in/eRs7ThDj additives are the silent partners in your favorite foods, working as stabilizers, emulsifiers, and much more. They're like the multi-tool in a farmer's pocket, versatile and indispensable. From improving texture to fighting against oxidation, these additives are key in delivering the freshness that consumers desire. 🌟What's more? They're not just about taste – they're also about economy and efficiency, helping reduce production costs while upholding quality. That's adding value at every bite!Join the conversation and tell us how #CompositeAdditives have impacted your food experience or your business. Let's celebrate the ingredients that make our food great! 🎉#Agriculture #FoodIndustry #FoodScience #Innovation #Sustainability #QualityControl