The humble oat has come of age. The meteoric rise of oat milk has catapulted this unassuming grain into the limelight, sparking a frenzy of interest in what was long regarded as a wholesome, traditional and, frankly, rather dull ingredient. Report by David Peters, Founder of Oatworks and former Head of Oatly UK (full bio below article).
Protein Industries Canada Invests $4.1M in Better Oat Protein from Oat Canada & Roquette
Nonprofit consortium Protein Industries Canada (PIC) announces a $4.1 million investment to develop novel, nutritionally superior oat ingredients and products, including Canada’s first oat-based protein. The project, which will involve a collaboration between beverage brand Oat Canada and ingredient supplier Roquette, aims to build on Canada’s status as a leading global oat producer by expanding applications for its vast oat crop. In order to meet growing demand for sustainably produced foods and to strengthen supply chains, the project also hopes to significantly grow Canada’s domestic processing capabilities. “Increasing our domestic ingredient processing capacity is one of the most important steps in strengthening Canada’s economy and food supply chain, as well as the health of our environment,” says Protein Industries Canada CEO Bill Greuel. New oat research …