

Quorn will expand its chicken-alternative range in the US in its quest to be the world’s leading supplier of alt-chicken.ALDI USA has added plant-based dumplings to its popular Earth Grown range.The demand for animal-free dairy, along with the rise of precision fermentation, is set to disrupt the global cheese sector, according to a new study by precision-fermentation company Formo and the University of Bath.The Good Food Institute has shared information on where several countries and regions currently stand in terms of the regulation of cultured-food products.The cell-based sector continues to expand with the development of cultured turkey, bull, and lamb.In the snack sector, plant-based preferences are continuing to rise as consumers focus on healthier options.The pandemic has provided a sharp boost for plant-based foods, according to an Instacart survey.David MacLennan, CEO of Cargill, the world’s third-largest meat producer, predicts that plant-based protein will begin to cannibalise the meat industry, as the alternative-protein sector rapidly expands over the next few years.The plant-based sector is projected to increase 100-fold by 2050, reaching $1.4 trillion by 2050, according to a report from Credit Suisse.A recent international survey conducted by V-Label has found that consumers – particularly from younger demographics – are increasingly basing their shopping decisions on the information found in certifications and labelling.
