Planteneers is headed to the PLMA 2024 Private Label Trade Show with the No Meat Factory to showcase a number of its plant-based meats that identify how meat-free alternatives can be utilized in new, unexpected ways. The brand will be showing off its plant-based marbled steak alongside a clean label salami with no meat, a plant-based fried calamari, quinoa-kale veggie patty and bite-sized hotdogs. The various products identify how the brand is leveraging its capabilities when it comes to raw materials, applications and textures to create products that respond to consumer demand for meat-free alternatives.
Planteneers with the No Meat Factory will be at the F413 booth and will also provide insight into how the brands will be working together to realize larger plant-based fare strategies.
Artisan-Style Plant-Based Meats
Planteneers is Showcasing a Broad Range of Plant-Based Meats
Trend Themes
1. Plant-based Steak Innovation - The introduction of plant-based marbled steak showcases new levels of realism in meat alternatives, appealing to consumers seeking authentic textures and flavors.
2. Clean Label Plant-based Meats - Producing clean label products like plant-based salami with no meat addresses growing consumer demand for natural and recognizable ingredients.
3. Exotic Plant-based Seafood - Offering plant-based fried calamari represents a creative venture into replicating less common seafood options with plant-based materials.
Industry Implications
1. Alternative Protein - The development of sophisticated plant-based meats demonstrates how this industry is evolving to meet the desire for diverse and realistic protein options.
2. Clean Label Foods - As more consumers seek products with simple, transparent ingredients, the clean label foods industry is poised to expand with innovations like meatless salami.
3. Plant-based Seafood - Venturing into plant-based versions of seafood offers an expanded portfolio for this industry, driving interest and adoption among seafood lovers and vegans alike.