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Products & Launches

Chunk Foods Expands Retail Footprint with New Plant-Based Pulled Meat Products

Chunk Foods is expanding its retail lineup with four new plant-based pulled meat products, set to debut at Expo West. The new offerings—Chunk Pulled with Teriyaki Sauce, Chunk Pulled with Texas BBQ Sauce, Chunk Pulled with Korean BBQ Sauce, and Chunk Pulled with Barbacoa Sauce—combine the company’s plant-based protein with pre-made simmer sauces. The company describes its new products as high in protein, free from GMOs, and made with simple ingredients such as pears, tomatoes, onions, carrots, garlic, and ginger. The simmer sauces offer a variety of flavor profiles, from the smoky taste of Texas BBQ to the sweet and savory notes of Teriyaki. “These new Chunk Pulled products with simmer sauces deliver convenience without compromise. We’re bringing bold flavors made with high-quality ingredients to …

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Christoph Jenny of Eatplanted

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Interviews

Eatplanted: “We Want to Revolutionise the Way Meat and Protein-Rich Foods Are Consumed”

Eatplanted is one of Europe’s fastest-growing alt meat producers, combining extrusion and fermentation technology to make highly realistic meat alternatives. Founded in Switzerland in 2019, Eatplanted rapidly began attracting investor interest and raising large sums of funding. The company then announced ambitious plans to develop whole cuts of plant-based meat — an area that has eluded many producers — and to become Europe’s biggest alt meat brand. Soon, Eatplanted was expanding internationally. The company arrived in the UK less than a year ago but has already been widely successful, securing listings at national retailers such as Morrisons and Holland & Barrett. We caught up with co-founder Christoph Jenny to find out more about Eatplanted’s products and goals for 2023. What is the story behind Eatplanted? …

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Pulled Meat

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Meat- and Fish Alternatives

Redefine Meat Partners With Leading Meat Importer, Launches Vegan Pulled Meats

Israeli alt meat brand Redefine Meat has unveiled five new products, including its first ever Pulled Meat range. The news comes as Redefine announces a partnership with high-end conventional meat importer Giraudi Meats. Redefine claims the new Pulled Meat range is an entirely new plant-based category in food service, featuring alternatives to pulled beef, lamb, and pork. The products are said to be much quicker to prepare than slow-cooked animal meats, with cooking time reduced from hours to minutes. Redefine has also introduced two new plant-based premium cuts — Tenderloin and Striploin. The new cuts build on the success of Redefine’s Flank steaks, which were endorsed by Michelin chefs Europe-wide. The Tenderloin and Striploin are said to accurately replicate the texture and characteristics of beef …

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