Unilever has made some bold commitments for 2021. As this year draws to a close and Veganuary approaches, Food Manufacture unpacks its plant-based plans.
Coca-Cola European Partners (CCEP) is gearing up for further growth and launches focused on ready-to-drink Costa Coffee products, Topo Chico Hard Seltzer and energy drinks among other areas in 2021.
Pie manufacturer Vale of Mowbray has promoted Mark Gatenby to managing director, replacing his father John in the role, and is investing £250k in rebranding as it prepares for 2021 new product development.
British Nutrition Foundation director general Judy Buttriss questions whether a vegan on-pack flash justifies a product as being healthier and better for the environment.
Tyson Foods Europe has outlined more details about the roll out of its plant-based, vegetarian Raised & Rooted brand, including target customers and consumers and how it fits its sustainability strategy.
Winterbotham Darby is expanding its existing chilled plant-based food brand Squeaky Bean in large Tesco stores, with the addition of new Falafel and Hot & Spicy Chicken Style Pieces on 23 November.
Unilever is targeting sales of €1bn for plant-based meat and dairy alternatives within seven years, supported by microalgae firm Algenuity - the company's boss Andrew Spicer details its work in this exclusive podcast.
Signature Flatbreads’s Deli Kitchen brand has grown substantially in the past year, driven by supermarket sales and extension into the international market in 2020, according to the business.
Vegan manufacturer Soulful Food has introduced PlantBox, a range of plant-based meals into Whole Foods Market outlets and is also selling them direct to consumers online.
Better adherence to the UK’s Eatwell Guide recommendations is associated with health (7% reduction in total mortality risk) and environmental benefits in terms of dietary greenhouse gas emissions (30% reduction), compared to very low compliance.
Vegan ingredients, fruits and traditional cakes are just a few of the products benefiting from the coronavirus pandemic, which has prompted increased consumer focus on health, indulgence, provenance and functional ingredients.
