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India’s PROT Prepares Commercial Rollout of Shelf-Stable Plant Protein Block

July 7, 2025

Mumbai-based foodtech company PROT is preparing to launch its debut product, PROT Block, a shelf-stable plant protein developed for both consumer and professional kitchens. The product enters the market following a closed trial involving 500 users, which included home cooks, fitness enthusiasts, and culinary professionals. PROT Block is a firm, minimally processed plant protein that can be cut, cooked, and incorporated into a wide range of dishes. With a neutral taste and adaptable texture, it is intended for varied applications, from stir-fries and curries to sandwiches and salads. Each 100g serving contains 15 grams of protein and 10 grams of fiber. The product is free from common allergens including soy, gluten, nuts, and dairy, and does not require refrigeration, making it suitable for ambient storage …

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Retail & E-Commerce

Harvest B Launches Meat Alternatives at Woolworths-Owned Online Retailer HealthyLife

November 21, 2023

Australian alt protein producer Harvest B has expanded beyond B2B sales with a launch at Woolworths-owned online retailer HealthyLife.com.au. HealthyLife consumers can now purchase 330g packs of Harvest B’s shelf-stable plant-based proteins, with six products available; these include lamb, chicken, beef, and pork-style proteins, in diced and shredded varieties. Harvest B’s products are made in Australia from wheat grown in New South Wales. They are clean-label and high in protein and fibre, with no methylcellulose or artificial additives. Each pack produces up to a kilogram of plant-based protein when rehydrated with the supplied sachet of brine and natural spices. This is not the first time Harvest B has worked with Woolworths — the retailer’s investment arm led a $3.5 million seed funding round in Harvest …

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Products & Launches

RollinGreens Launches Chic’Ken Chopped Fajita to Expand Plant-Based Mexican Category

May 2, 2023

Colorado plant protein company RollinGreens announces the launch of its latest shelf-stable offering, Chic’Ken Chopped Fajita. Made with pea protein and and clean-label ingredients, each package of Chic’Ken can replace one pound of conventional chicken. The new Chic’Ken Chopped Fajita features a special recipe by Co-Founder Chef Ko, and includes the brand’s texturized protein blend (fermented shiitake mushrooms, pea protein and rice) along with garlic, peppers and onion seasoning. The pre-seasoned product can be prepared in 10 minutes, and offers 56 grams of protein per pack. In addition to being shelf-stable for up to two years, the product is also kosher-certified and free from gluten, soy, oils, nuts, and GMOs. Shark Tank fame Originally founded as an organic food truck in Boulder, CO, RollinGreens previously sold …

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Renegade Foods Unveils ‘Industry First’ Shelf-Stable Vegan Deli Meat

March 2, 2023March 2, 2023

Meat-free charcuterie brand Renegade Foods announces the launch of an “industry first” shelf-stable salami that can be stored, shipped and merchandised without refrigeration. Now available via Renegade’s website, the company says the salamis mark a first-of-its-kind innovation for the vegan culinary world. According to Renegade, its plant-based charcuterie is made to honor centuries-old European traditions. To create salamis and chorizo, the company uses organic ingredients and traditional meat preservation techniques that require minimal processing. Preserving flavor When developing a shelf-stable salami, Iona Campbell, CEO and co-founder of Renegade Foods, says the company sought to maintain the products’ naturally robust flavors without over-processing, or relying on flavor additives or preservatives. “Our tools are the traditional tools of food artisans used over centuries – fermentation, smoking and …

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Food & Beverage

Boston’s High Time Foods: Creating “Cuisine Agnostic” Minced Plant-Based Chicken

August 9, 2022

As the vast majority of plant-based meats are sold as refrigerated or frozen products, shelf-stable alternative proteins represent a much smaller, yet potentially very lucrative, market segment. Now, High Time Foods is seizing the opportunity by bringing dried plant-based chicken mince to chefs and restaurants across Boston, reports BizJournals. Created to offer a convenient food service solution, High Times’ chicken comes as a dry mix that combines with water and oil. Once cooked, the product is said to offer the same look, smell and taste of minced chicken. In addition to being shelf-stable, the chicken product is preservative-free and provides a “cuisine agnostic” alternative that can be served as a ground or shaped into nuggets, patties, skewers and more. Versatile protein High Time was founded …

Products & Launches

Plant Boss Launches “First Organic, Yellow Pea-Based, Shelf-Stable Meat Alternative”

November 1, 2021

US brand Plant Boss, owned by Frontier Co-op, has launched what it claims is the country’s first organic, shelf-stable meat alternative. Available in five flavours, the meatless crumbles are made from North American yellow peas.

Award-Winning Indian Brand VegaBytz to Launch First-of-a-Kind Ambient Range

October 14, 2021

Looking to revolutionize the ambient ready-to-eat sector, plant-based brand VegaBytz has launched a new range of innovative shelf-stable products. Claiming to be a vegan first-of-its-kind, the new VegaBytz range includes ready-to-eat combo meal packs with an ambient shelf life of up to 12 months. Based in Chennai, India and with offices in the US and UK; VegaBytz products use functional selective ingredients including plant-based proteins, fibre, vitamins and minerals. The products are Vegan Certified, and were shortlisted at the World’s Best Plant-Based Awards 2020 by Food&Bev London. The new VegaBytz product line includes: Vegan Egg premix Vegan Coffee premix Avocado Sandwich Spread & Avocado Beverage with MCTs. Ready-To-Eat Meal range, including Vegan Meat Balls with Spaghetti, Vegan Thai Red/Green Chick’n curry with Quinoa, and Vegan …

Investments & Finance

Stray Dog Capital Invests in Australian Plant-Based Startup Deliciou

April 6, 2021

US-based venture capital fund Stray Dog Capital has invested in the seed funding round of Australian startup Deliciou. It marks the first time the VC firm has invested in an Australian company.

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Stray Dog Capital

Longève Brands

Company News

Longève Brands Raises $5M in Seed Round for Plant-Based Protein Product Line

September 13, 2022January 14, 2021

Cie, a California-based venture studio, recently announced the closing of a $5 million seed funding round for its co-founded startup Longève Brands, which produces shelf-stable plant proteins. The capital will be used to accelerate the growth of Longève’s DTC platform, expand into retail and foodservice, and launch new products.

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Canned Food Giant Baxters Launches Its First Vegan Line in Canned Soups

April 15, 2020

UK canned food giant Baxters has just announced the launch of a new range of tinned vegan soups, a first for the company. Baxters has established vegetarian soups, such as carrot and coriander, for decades, however these have generally contained cream or honey.

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