Plant-Based Protein

‘The water is fine’: Plant protein moves into mainstream

12-Oct-2023 By Asia Sherman

Plant protein powder has transitioned from a niche market product for vegans and athletes to a broader base of wellness-minded consumers, according to a survey commissioned by mushroom mycelial fermentation company MycoTechnology.

NutraWomen Wednesday: Chelsie Hodge, Founder & CEO of Blender Bites

20-Sep-2023 By Danielle Masterson

Entrepreneur Chelsie Hodge has come up with a successful business selling frozen “pucks” –and yes, she is Canadian. But now you can find her Blender Bites in other parts of North America, including the US.

FȲTA taps upcycled barley protein for sports nutrition products

07-Apr-2023 By Asia Sherman

EverGrain, Anheuser Busch InBev’s sustainable ingredient business, and The Ultimate Fighter champion James Wilks have partnered to launch FȲTA, a line of high-performance sports nutrition powders made from upcycled barley protein.

Happy Viking superfood by Venus Williams packs plant-protein power

23-Feb-2023 By Asia Sherman

The story behind the creation of the Happy Viking superfood nutrition company starts with tennis champion Venus Williams.

Algae cultivator Qualitas Health (DBA iwi) closes first round of new investment

11-Jan-2021 By Danielle Masterson

Texas-based Qualitas Health, best known for its algae brand iwi, has secured $10 million in venture funds at a $73 million post-money valuation in a push to expand its plant-based protein and omega-3 business.

At Expo West 2019, enduring appeal of protein shows

27-Mar-2019 By Adi Menayang

Not long ago, high protein content call-outs were reserved for ready-to-drink milkshakes and protein bars. Today, everything from snacks to pasta to frozen food boast high protein content on their packaging. What’s sustaining the protein fortification...

EDITOR'S SPOTLIGHT

From supplements to SuperBites, Tosí expands its ecosystem of plant-based protein products at Expo West

13-Mar-2019 By Adi Menayang

At last week’s Natural Products Expo West show, we caught up with the mother-daughter duo behind Tosí to learn about their strategy of creating a healthy product portfolio that can stand out in the crowded snack bar and supplements crowd.

From plant protein to goat milk protein, Naked Nutrition strips down sports supplements

06-Mar-2019 By Adi Menayang

Naked Nutrition made a name for itself in the direct-to-consumer, sports supplements space when it launched 2014 thanks to its super minimalist ingredient deck. With more competing ‘clean label’ brands, product development is key.

Mapping out the rise of plant-based protein drinks and powders

14-Dec-2018 By Adi Menayang

Plant-based protein supplements are growing at a faster rate than the overall protein supplement category—so who’s the audience and why did they choose to go plant-based?

Talking protein with Glanbia Nutritionals: It’s a time of trial and experimentation

29-Nov-2018 By Elaine Watson

Is the protein craze fizzling out? Not if you look at new product launch data, or the fact that producers of both plant and dairy proteins are continuing to add capacity, and consumers are continuing to experiment with new sources, from marine collagen...

Editor's Spotlight

Health Warrior CEO talks superfoods, plant protein, and why Americans need more prebiotics

10-Oct-2018 By Adi Menayang

We caught up with the co-founder and CEO of Health Warrior, Shane Emmett, a new entrant in the dietary supplement space, to learn about the white space he wanted to fill in the crowding plant-based protein category.

Amazing Grass: New plant-based spin on collagen product is ‘ahead of its time’

28-Aug-2018 By Adi Menayang

As a plant-based specialist, how can Amazing Grass ride on the momentum of collagen, which can only be found in animals? The company’s new product line Amazing Protein Glow was their answer.