Compared to other plant-based products such as cheese and meat, plant-based milk alternatives have been around for some time and many consumers are already well familiar with milk alternatives like soy and coconut milk. In Germany 93% of consumers already buy plant-based milk alternatives, which is higher than in any of the other plant-based product categories.
Ingredient Brothers: Shaping Plant-Based Supply Chains with Cassava and Coconut Ingredients
Founded by Aalap Patel and Eran Mizrahi in 2021, Ingredient Brothers is a supplier specializing in sourcing and importing specialty raw ingredients. Headquartered in New York, the company serves a wide range of industries, with a core focus on the food and beverage sector. The company notes its strong advocation for plant-based alternatives, especially with its focus on cassava and coconut-based products. Cassava’s versatility—from flour and tapioca starch to its use as an alternative sweetener—has been pivotal for clients developing vegan products. Similarly, the range of coconut derivatives offered, such as coconut milk, oil, sugar, and aminos, continues to benefit the plant-based space. Patel and Mizrahi met in 2017 while working at Nuts.com, where they gained expertise in the specialty ingredients market. Their shared vision …