Pea Protein

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?

Cargill & PURIS team to expand production of pea protein to feed demand for plant-based options

17-Jan-2018 By Elizabeth Crawford

A joint venture between ingredient suppliers Cargill and PURIS announced today will allow for the significant expansion of pea protein production at a time when more consumers are looking for plant-based options that deliver health benefits, are sustainable...

Taste, texture, nutrition: Formulating with plant-based proteins

28-Sep-2017 By Elaine Watson

Plant-based proteins are creeping into a dizzying array of foods and beverages, from dairy-free ‘milks,’ ‘cheeses’ and ‘yogurts’ to protein bars, chips, powders and meat analogs. But what are they like to work with? FoodNavigator-USA caught up with experts...

Pea protein specialist branches out into whole pulse powders

20-Oct-2016 By Hank Schultz

World Food Processing is branching out from pea protein to offering a line of whole pulse ingredients aimed at helping food manufacturers achieve fortification targets.

Is the US pea protein market at a tipping point?

02-Aug-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Demand for plant proteins continues to rise, and pea protein’s sustainability, non-allergenicity and non-GMO message is edging the ingredient to a tipping point.

Cost stability, blending capabilities bode well for pea protein, supplier says

19-Oct-2015 By Hank Schultz

Blending is the way forward for plant based proteins in sports nutrition and their price stability can help manufacturers, says World Food Processing president Tyler Lorenzen.

Pea protein supplements match whey for muscle thickness gains: Roquette study

26-Jan-2015 By Stephen Daniells

Supplementation with pea protein may produce the same bicep muscle thickness improvements as whey protein, suggests a new study from Roquette and the University of Burgundy in France.

With vegetarian forms at a 'crossroads,' A&B Ingredients launches new Pisane pea protein for baking applications

22-Oct-2014 By Hank Schultz

A&B Ingredients has introduced a new pea protein isolate to the US market to meet the demands for vegetarian forms with greater functionality, the company said. The new variety, called Pisane B9, is optimized for baked goods applications.

Burcon: Market timing right for pea protein

18-Nov-2013 By Maggie Hennessy

Functional plant protein supplier Burcon NutraScience Corp. continued its focus on commercializing its “invisible” pea protein isolate Peazazz during the second quarter of fiscal 2014, beginning operations at its semi-works facility, ramping up discussions...