Developing meat substitutes using protein from grass. That is the goal of the collaboration between the Netherlands-based family company Schouten Europe and the Dutch company Grassa. Grass protein is a suitable alternative to soy, an ingredient that is now commonly used in meat substitutes.
Fish substitutes are on the rise. That’s why Schouten is introducing a plant-based fish fillet this week. “It is a nice airy product that successfully mimics the taste and texture of cod. “
Diverse Europese retailers, QSR-ketens en andere foodbedrijven bezochten dinsdag 13 september een evenement op de Floriade Expo in Almere. Bezoekers van de Plant-based Protein Academy beschreven de dag als inspirerend en leerzaam.
ast year, Schouten introduced plant-based tuna and fish fingers. More recently, a ‘Burger without fish’ was also added to the range.
Worldwide, various companies are taking innovative approaches to vegan mince. In the Netherlands, Schouten Europe is making sustainable mince from fermented tempeh, partly using byproducts from one of its own facilities.
Alt-protein producer Schouten Europe has reported a significant rise in plant-based fish sales, as the price of conventional fish continues to climb due to the conflict in Ukraine.
Because of the sharp rise in gas oil prices as a result of the war in Ukraine, profitable fishing is currently no longer possible. Many ships are not setting sail, and the prices of fish are rising rapidly. As a result of these developments, the demand for plant-based alternatives to fish is increasing.
You probably know them: vegetarian or vegetable burgers, sausages, balls, and pieces. But why is soy used for so many meat substitutes? And is that good for your health and the environment? You can read about it here!
Today is World Tuna Day: a UN initiative aiming to raise awareness about sustainable fishing. No better time to put our plant-based product, Vegan Green Tuna, in the spotlight.
The fish sticks are the second fish replacement brought out by Dutch company Schouten Europe after introduction of its plant-based tuna earlier this year.
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Schouten Europe, the Netherlands-based meat and seafood alternatives group, has snapped up co-packer Nijland Food from bankruptcy.
