Holman will immediately immerse herself in client projects, launching in with her new colleagues to lead and execute clean-label innovations for clients.

The company extends its NUTRALYS plant protein range to better address consumer demand for healthier food.

Global nutrition business ADM announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire Sojaprotein, a European provider of non-GMO soy ingredients.

Swiss Bühler Group and Hosokawa Alpine Group from Germany have signed a strategic collaboration agreement to accelerate and strengthen the production of healthier and sustainable plant protein solutions. 

Newly launched Merit Functional Foods is seeking to uproot the food and beverage industry’s perception of plant-based proteins, producing high- quality plant protein ingredients that exceed standards for purity, solubility, taste, and more.

While many snack categories find themselves reassessing and reformulating amidst healthy eating trends, the snack and nut mix category benefits from being seen as an intrinsically healthy choice.

The current plant-based protein trend is directly in line with public health findings, including recommendations to increase intake of nuts to improve overall diet quality. Nuts and seeds contribute dietary nutrition, as well as adding flavor, visual interest and texture to snacks and baked goods.

At Natural Products Expo West, Ona will launch their new Functional Fuel Plant Protein Bars with Probiotics. The line will feature three SKUs: Chocolate, Almond Coconut, and Ancient Energy.

TerraVia, a plant-based food, nutrition and specialty ingredients company, announced that Health Canada has issued an approval for its Whole Algal Protein ingredient for food use in Canada.

Plant-based proteins are on the rise, popularity-wise, and TerraVia's AlgaVia Protein-Rich Whole Algae is one such product.