The Shift to Alternative Proteins: Novel Formulations Address Hurdles to Adoption

Protein is one of the fundamental building blocks of the human diet and therefore essential to the food industry. Powerful factors, including population growth, evolving consumer sentiment, and concerns on environmental impact are shifting demand for protein and driving the development of alternative protein sources. Therefore, the protein industry is poised for significant change in the coming decades as focus on traditional meat and seafood wane and several alternative protein sources emerge. To adopt these alternative protein sources, developers must address the challenges in incorporating these proteins into foods and beverages. Innovative formulation technologies are key to addressing hurdles to adoption and changing the protein production landscape.