
WUR and VMT, too simplistic?
On 19 August, the following message came online on the website of the VMT: WUR research: ‘Manufacturers of meat substitutes pay too little attention to healthy composition’
On 19 August, the following message came online on the website of the VMT: WUR research: ‘Manufacturers of meat substitutes pay too little attention to healthy composition’
Dutch plant-based food supplier Schouten Europe B.V. is launching a plant-based fish burger analog, on the heels of rolling out its plant-based tuna analog.
After introducing its vegetable tuna and fish sticks earlier this year, family business Schouten Europe is now launching a ‘Fishless burger’.
Dutch family-owned Schouten Europe has created plant-based minced meat created with fermented tempeh, partly consisted of by-products from one of Schouten’s production facilities.
Tempeh Mince is the latest product of Schouten. The completely vegetable minced meat is made partly from by-products from one of Schouten’s production facilities.
Schouten Europe is introducing 100% plant-based fish sticks this month.
The fish sticks are the second fish replacement for the Giessen family business after the introduction of its plant-based tuna earlier this year.
This month, Schouten is introducing plant-based chicken and beef pieces that should contribute worldwide to the transition to a food system that relies more on plants than on animals.
Despite the fact that the Netherlands is smaller than the US state of West Virgina, there are 60 companies and research centers focused specifically on plant-based proteins throughout the country.
Many innovations are taking place within the plant-based category. Consumers are willing to try them. The dairy and meat alternatives market has grown by nearly 10% per year between 2010 and 2020.
Schouten calls on the European Commission and the EU member states to reject amendment 171 and to put a halt to plant-based dairy censorship.
Tempeh Today aims to produce 10,000 metric tons of tempeh each year to help reduce India’s protein deficit.
Tempeh Today, a novel way to produce food sustainably and healthily, is being launched by Henk Schouten, CEO of Schouten Europe, in India.