Orkla, a Nordic supplier of branded consumer goods operating in the Nordics, Eastern Europe, Asia and the US, has established the Orkla Alternative Proteins (OAP) unit with the goal of becoming one of the leading competitors in the field of alternative proteins in Europe by 2030.
Panda Launches Vegan Chocolate Coated Liquorice in UK
As plant-based confectionery continues to thrive globally, Panda Liquorice is set to launch a new vegan chocolate-coated liquorice product in health food stores from September. Founded in Finland in 1927 where it continues to be the largest liquorice brand on the market, Panda sells Original, Strawberry and Raspberry liquorice, now to be joined by the chocolate flavour, created with rice milk which creates a creamy taste and texture. Panda is a portfolio brand of Orkla, which has been expanding its vegan offerings since 2018. Last year, Orkla formed the Orkla Alternative Proteins (OAP) unit, stating its intention to become a leading alt protein player by 2030, and in the same month led a funding round for cultured pet food producer Because, Animals. Says Lisa Gawthorne, …