These BENEO beef alternatives have been created by the Germany-based ingredients manufacturer as a series of solutions that are perfect for use in a variety of recipes. The plant-based, semi-finished products include the Beef Bites and Minced Meat, which are easy to incorporate into recipes that call for beef. The solutions have been developed using a blend of pea protein and mycoprotein by Meatless BV, and are expected to start being offered in the beginning of 2024 to give traditional recipes a meatiness in a plant-based way.
Niels E. Hower of the brand's executive board spoke on the new BENEO beef alternatives saying, "Due to the high consumer interest, we made the decision to expand our range of cost-effective plant-based solutions to also include beef alternatives which can easily be integrated into existing production processes. The alternatives market is largely focused on replacing chicken or processed applications like hamburgers and meatballs. So, the addition of Meatless® Beef Bites and Minced Meat products offers manufacturers an even broader spectrum of choice."
Semi-Finished Plant-Based Beef Products
These BENEO Beef Alternatives Come in Two Varieties
Trend Themes
1. Plant-based Beef Alternatives - Germany-based ingredients manufacturer BENEO introduces semi-finished plant-based beef products made with a blend of pea protein and mycoprotein, providing an opportunity for the plant-based food industry to expand its offerings.
2. Integration of Beef Alternatives - BENEO's Beef Bites and Minced Meat products offer a convenient and easy-to-use solution for manufacturers to incorporate plant-based beef alternatives into their existing production processes, opening up new possibilities for the food manufacturing industry.
3. Expanding Market of Alternatives - As consumer interest in plant-based alternatives continues to grow, BENEO's introduction of beef alternatives fills a gap in the market, providing manufacturers with a wider range of choices for meatless options in various recipes.
Industry Implications
1. Plant-based Food - The plant-based food industry can leverage BENEO's semi-finished plant-based beef products to meet the increasing demand for meatless options, creating disruptive innovation opportunities.
2. Food Manufacturing - By incorporating BENEO's Beef Bites and Minced Meat products into their production processes, food manufacturers can tap into the expanding market of plant-based alternatives, offering consumers more choices and driving innovation.
3. Alternative Meat Market - BENEO's introduction of plant-based beef alternatives fills a gap in the alternative meat market, giving manufacturers the chance to expand their offerings and capitalize on the growing consumer interest in meatless options.