At the last Institute of Food Technologists conference, a speech was shared by all speakers, namely the strong trend in consumer demand for foods based on plant proteins. From tomato extracts used to reduce sodium levels to legumes used for flours, milks and alternative "meat" products, the various food stakeholders agree to define the consumption of plant-based foods such as a major challenge for the food industry. For consumers, this change in eating habits stems from two main reasons: the desire to consume food more in tune with their health and the desire to participate in a civic act linked to the sustainable development of the planet.

Plant-Based Food is on the Rise

Demand for vegetable proteins is exploding. Both stores and restaurants offer more and more plant-based products. Consumers are, in fact, increasingly concerned about their health but also…