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Armored Fresh Files Patent for Plant-Based Grated Cheese, Vegan Parmesan Arriving This Fall

Zero-dairy food tech company Armored Fresh, known for its fermented almond and oat-based cheeses, continues to innovate in manufacturing to create products that rival the taste and texture of traditional dairy cheese. The South Korean company operating in the US announces that it has filed a new patent for a technology that mimics the process of grating traditional hard-aged cheese. Instead of using the standard spray-drying process for grated plant-based cheese, which involves a liquid mixture that is then atomized into particles, the food tech company creates cheese blocks and physically grates them. This method achieves a more authentic taste and texture, explains the company. Rudy Yoo, founder and CEO of Armored Fresh, shares, “With this patented process, Armored Fresh will continue to prove that …

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SimplyV launches parmvegan on Ocado

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German Market Leader SimplyV Launches Vegan Parmesan ParmVegan at Ocado UK

SimplyV, the no.1 plant-based cheese brand in Germany with a 35% market share, recently launched its grated vegan parmesan ParmVegan, created with a base of coconut and almond, at Ocado UK. Joining SimplyV’s existing range which includes gourmet slices (intense and mild), a mature block, and grated plant-based cheese, ParmVegan is free from soy, palm oil, gluten, and preservatives. SimplyV states that it dedicated a decade to developing a “best in class” almond-based cheese which it claims offers “unrivalled authentic taste and melt”. Food for Biodiversity Following consumer concerns around the sustainability of ingredients like coconut and almond, SimplyV conducted a survey to understand the growing conditions of these crops, which led to the development of joint measures and projects aimed at promoting sustainable practices. …

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Germany’s Kaufland, a hypermarket chain operational since 1984 that offers a comprehensive range of plant-based alternatives, is expanding its brand K-take it veggie lineup to over 100 different items.

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Products & Launches

Kaufland Adds Vegan Parmesan & Salmon to Lineup, Expands Range to Over 100 Items

German hypermarket chain Kaufland announces an expansion of its brand K-Take it Veggie to offer approximately 20% more items, now reaching over 100 vegan products. The new SKUs include Parmesan cheese, salmon, and cheese sticks, adding new consumer options to support plant-based nutrition. According to Kaufland, one in five Germans is interested in a vegan diet, and more than 1.5 million people in Germany are already living a vegan lifestyle. The trend is rising, and the Federal Minister of Food and Agriculture, Cem Özdemir, is even trying to address the country’s all-time low meat consumption by suggesting new market opportunities. “With K-Take it Veggie, we want to offer our customers plant-based products that are suitable for every taste and every day, and also inspire them to …

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Woolworths Expands Vegan Cheese & Meat Options in Over 1000 Stores Across Australia

Woolworths customers in Australia will now find six new plant-based products – three of vegan cheese and three of meat alternatives – on the shelves of the popular chain. In partnership with Made With Plants and PlantAsia brands, Woolworths’ existing vegan range is being expanded across Australia. As we reported this March, a new report found that grocery sales of plant-based meat alternatives increased by 46 percent in Australia over the past year, while the number of these products available in supermarkets has doubled. There are now over 200 different meat alternatives available, with 42 percent of them made by Australian companies. The new products, which will be available in most of Woolworths’ 1,000+ shops nationwide, consist of Made With Plants products  Parmesan, Shredded Cheddar, …

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