{"id":4390,"date":"2022-03-02T10:46:50","date_gmt":"2022-03-02T16:46:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/griffithfoods.com\/na\/?p=4390"},"modified":"2022-03-17T09:21:12","modified_gmt":"2022-03-17T14:21:12","slug":"plant-based-protein-here-to-stay","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/griffithfoods.com\/na\/viewpoints\/plant-based-protein-here-to-stay\/","title":{"rendered":"Plant-based Proteins \u2014 On the Rise and Here to Stay"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s no secret that plant-based innovation is here to stay. Now more than ever, plates are being filled with <a href=\"https:\/\/griffithfoods.com\/na\/viewpoints\/chefs-kitchen-plant-based-chicken\/\">plant-based proteins that mimic the taste and texture<\/a> of meat, neutral pulses that soak up sauces and seasonings, and seeds and grains that deliver quality, nutrition, and functionality to meals.<\/p>    <p>Manufacturers and processors continue to push the envelope on plant-based alternatives as they develop new red meat, poultry, and seafood analogs. Restaurants, retail, and CPGs keep experimenting with plant-based ingredients in raw, roasted, or powder format, giving consumers an even lower barrier to entry when it comes to <a href=\"https:\/\/griffithfoods.com\/na\/viewpoints\/plant-based-empanada-recipe\/\">meatless versions of familiar foods<\/a> and snacks.<\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Plants are Poised to Take Over<\/h2>    <p><strong>From Fad to Favorite<\/strong><\/p>    <p>The popularity of plant-based protein products is surging towards becoming an $85 billion market by 2030.<sup>1<\/sup><\/p>    <p><strong>Plants Aren\u2019t Just for the Birds<\/strong><\/p>    <p>As consumers in North America become more health conscious, their interest in plant-based foods also rises. <\/p>    <div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/griffithfoods.com\/na\/wp-content\/themes\/griffithfoods\/build\/images\/dummy.svg\" alt=\"Stats showing that consumers are becoming more health-conscious, especially when it comes to eating meat.\" class=\"wp-image-4418 lozad\" data-src=\"https:\/\/griffithfoods.com\/na\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/02\/plant-based-eating.png\"\/><\/figure><\/div>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>58% of US consumers<\/strong> are eating more plant protein because <strong>it\u2019s healthier than eating meat.<\/strong> (Source: Griffith Foods Alternative Protein Report, Mintel 2022 Trends Report)<\/li><li><strong>74% of consumers in Mexico<\/strong> say the main reason to eat plant-based food is <strong>to improve their health.<\/strong> (Source: Griffith Foods Meat Substitutes Survey Mexico 2021)<\/li><li><strong>47% of consumers in Canada<\/strong> say the main reason they eat plant-based is that <strong>it\u2019s better for their health.<\/strong> (Source: Mintel Report, Plant-based Food &amp; Drink \u2013 Canada 2021)<\/li><\/ul>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Menus Gone Meatless<\/h2>    <p>Big names in QSR are following Burger King\u2019s lead after its success with the Impossible Whopper. Since its launch in 2019:<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>KFC<\/strong> has debuted its first <strong>plant-based chicken nugget<\/strong> with the help of Beyond Meat.<\/li><li><strong>Subway<\/strong> permanently added its <strong>meatless meatball sub <\/strong>to menus around the world.<\/li><li>A Beyond Meat <strong>McPlant Burger<\/strong> has launched at <strong>McDonald\u2019s<\/strong> in the US.<\/li><li><strong>Hooters<\/strong> in Mexico are serving <strong>\u201cWTF Cauliflower buffalo boneless\u201d<\/strong> bites \u2014 seasoned cauliflower chunks that are battered, deep fried, and tossed with buffalo sauce.<\/li><\/ul>    <div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/griffithfoods.com\/na\/wp-content\/themes\/griffithfoods\/build\/images\/dummy.svg\" alt=\"Four year menu growth of &quot;cauliflower wings&quot; in the US is up 1098%\" class=\"wp-image-4507 lozad\" data-src=\"https:\/\/griffithfoods.com\/na\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/03\/menus-gone-meatless-v2.png\"\/><\/figure><\/div>    <p>The main advantage for foodservice industry members is their unprecedented reach. Because of their tremendous scale, <strong>chains can roll out new concepts quickly, allowing consumers to trial alternative meats for just a fraction of retail costs \u2014 and already hot and ready.<\/strong> This reach provides an enormous opportunity to cater to a greater range of consumer segments (e.g., vegans, vegetarians, and other health-minded eaters).<\/p>    <div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"background-color:#eaeaea\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"> <p style=\"font-size:28px\"><em>69% of Canadian consumers say&nbsp;<strong>restaurants are a good place to try plant-based alternatives<\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>    <p class=\"has-small-font-size\">(Source: Mintel Report, Plant-based Food &amp; Drink \u2013 Canada 2021)<\/p> <\/div><\/div>    <div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Endless Opportunities<\/h2>    <p><strong>Consumers aren\u2019t just looking for beef alternatives, and they aren\u2019t just finding soy-based products on grocery shelves and menus anymore. <\/strong>The plant-based meat category in North America is experiencing disruption every day. Thanks to technological and R&amp;D advancements that better mimic the real meat experience, consumers get options that are better for themselves and the planet.<\/p>    <div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:27% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/griffithfoods.com\/na\/wp-content\/themes\/griffithfoods\/build\/images\/dummy.svg\" alt=\"A package of tenders sin pollo by Plant Squad, a company based in Mexico.\" class=\"wp-image-4433 size-full lozad\" data-src=\"https:\/\/griffithfoods.com\/na\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/02\/PSQ_tenders-sin-pollo.jpeg\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\"> <p><strong>Plant Squad <\/strong>is a plant-based brand in Mexico with a variety of plant-based offerings using <strong>beans, peas, lentils, oats,<\/strong> and more.<\/p>    <p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><em>Photo from Plant Squad<\/em><\/p> <\/div><\/div>    <div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:27% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/griffithfoods.com\/na\/wp-content\/themes\/griffithfoods\/build\/images\/dummy.svg\" alt=\"Pizza Nova's plant-based pepperoni. \" class=\"wp-image-4434 size-full lozad\" data-src=\"https:\/\/griffithfoods.com\/na\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/02\/pizza-nova-plant-based-pepperoni.jpeg\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\"> <p>The Canadian take-out pizza chain, <strong>Pizza Nova,<\/strong> serves up a whole line of pizzas using plant-based pepperoni. The \u201cCampo plant pizza\u201d features<strong> spinach, mushrooms, and a pea protein-based pepperoni alternative<\/strong> made with fresh whole food ingredients and spices.<\/p>    <p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><em>Photo from Pizza Nova<\/em><\/p> <\/div><\/div>    <div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:27% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/griffithfoods.com\/na\/wp-content\/themes\/griffithfoods\/build\/images\/dummy.svg\" alt=\"Packages of Akua kelp jerky.\" class=\"wp-image-4435 size-full lozad\" data-src=\"https:\/\/griffithfoods.com\/na\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/02\/akua-kelp-jerky.png\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\"> <p><strong>Akua<\/strong> makes sustainable foods using <strong>ocean-farmed kelp<\/strong> harvested from the Northeast coast of the US. Incorporating familiar flavors such as Maple BBQ and Hibachi Teriyaki helps consumers ease into these plant-based burgers, jerky, and pasta products.<\/p>    <p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><em>Photo from Akua<\/em><\/p> <\/div><\/div>    <div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Plant-based Seafood Making a Splash<\/h2>    <p>Although it hasn\u2019t quite hit the mainstream yet (think Burger King\u2019s Impossible\u2122 Whopper\u00ae, and Beyond Meat in grocery stores), <strong>innovation for alternative seafood is on the horizon.<\/strong> The popularity of plant-based seafood has been steadily increasing since 2019 as consumers on social media enjoy testing and experimenting with plant-based seafood at home. CPG products like Gardein, Good Catch, and Sophie\u2019s Kitchen make that possible.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"background-color:#eaeaea\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"> <p style=\"font-size:28px\"><em>\u201cPlant-based seafood is to 2021 what plant-based burgers were to 2019. Expect to see more and more options in grocery stores and restaurants.\u201d<\/em><\/p>    <p><em>\u2014 Elysabeth Alfano, CEO &amp; CMO of VegTech Invest via <a href=\"http:\/\/(https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CM18bRHD6L1\/\">Instagram<\/a><\/em><\/p> <\/div><\/div>    <div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mushroom Snack Attack<\/h2>    <p>Mushrooms have gained popularity in food production thanks to their expansive application potential. <strong>Global mushroom and truffle production has reportedly grown 500%<\/strong> between 1980 and 2011.<sup>2<\/sup> More and more CPG snack brands are <strong>using wholesome ingredients such as pulses and mushrooms<\/strong> as bases for plant-based snacks to provide consumers with a clean label and satiating options. According to a recent alternative protein survey, <strong>62% of US plant-protein consumers would like to see more plant proteins with whole food ingredients.<\/strong><sup>3<\/sup><\/p>    <div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/griffithfoods.com\/na\/wp-content\/themes\/griffithfoods\/build\/images\/dummy.svg\" alt=\"Mushrooms are one of the most preferred plant-based ingredients (along with lentils and nuts) among consumers in Mexico.\" class=\"wp-image-4509 lozad\" data-src=\"https:\/\/griffithfoods.com\/na\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/03\/mushroom-snack-attack-v2.png\"\/><\/figure><\/div>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Can You Join In?<\/h2>    <p><strong>Level-up Your Burgers<\/strong><\/p>    <p>Backed by our proprietary <a href=\"https:\/\/griffithfoods.com\/na\/viewpoints\/what-is-consensus-mapping\/\">ConSensUs Mapping<\/a> process, <strong>we\u2019ve developed a plant-based burger like you&#8217;ve never tasted before.<\/strong> Consumers can still enjoy the smoky aroma and firm texture of a grilled burger\u2014without the beef. Our juicy, wheat-protein patty maintains a meaty flavor and pleasant bite.<\/p>    <p><strong>Get Flavor that Doesn\u2019t Fade<\/strong><\/p>    <p>Griffith Foods has developed the industry\u2019s only plant-based seasoning system of its kind. <a href=\"https:\/\/griffithfoods.com\/na\/landing\/enrobed-seasonings\/\">Enrobed Seasonings<\/a> deliver great flavor, provide a consistent eating experience, protect volatile flavors, and decrease unnecessary waste.<\/p>    <div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/griffithfoods.com\/na\/wp-content\/themes\/griffithfoods\/build\/images\/dummy.svg\" alt=\"Plant-based \u201cFried Chicken\u201d Featuring Griffith Foods Simulated Chicken Seasoning &amp; Binder Crispy Flour Coating System \" class=\"wp-image-4488 lozad\" data-src=\"https:\/\/griffithfoods.com\/na\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/03\/plant-based-fried-chicken.png\"\/><\/figure><\/div>    <p><strong>Feed Them the Familiar<\/strong><\/p>    <p>Make the leap to plant-based a little easier on consumers: Dishes such as smoked mushroom Bolognese, hearts of palm ceviche, and seitan-based Peking \u201cduck\u201d are familiar in flavor but reach new heights of creativity in their plant-based executions.<\/p>    <p>Griffith Foods\u2019 <strong>Simulated Chicken Seasoning &amp; Binder and Crispy Flour Coating System<\/strong> provides the familiar crisp and crunch consumers love in plant-based \u201cfried chicken\u201d recipes.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\" style=\"min-height:236px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#f4f4f4\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\"> <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#ff9300\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Let\u2019s Create Better Together<\/mark><\/h2>    <p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">We\u2019re here to help inspire creations that keep your product portfolio on trend. Contact your Griffith Foods representative or\u00a0reach out to our sales team\u00a0to learn more about our ongoing research and innovative offerings.<\/mark><\/p>    <div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-03627597 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"> <div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-25\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/griffithfoods.com\/na\/viewpoints\/learn-more\/\">Get in Touch<\/a><\/div> <\/div> <\/div><\/div>    <p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><em><sup>1<\/sup> https:\/\/www.ubs.com\/global\/en\/wealth-management\/insights\/chief-investment-office\/house-view\/daily\/2021\/latest-09112021.html&nbsp;<br><sup>2<\/sup> https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7555420\/<br><sup>3<\/sup> Griffith Foods Alternative Protein Survey, Mintel Report<\/em><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s no secret that plant-based innovation is here to stay. 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