ProVeg NFH egg dishes

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Egg Alternatives

What’s Driving Consumers to Try Plant-Based Egg Products?

Plant-based eggs are gaining consumer favour. This isn’t a recent development, however, the rate at which the industry is growing is surprising. In its recent New Food Hub article, ProVeg International uncovers the main consumer motivators for plant-based eggs and dives into the micro-drivers within each.  Throughout the piece, ProVeg shares insights to equip businesses with the knowledge they need to understand their consumers and attract them to the blossoming alt-egg market. Consumers value health  Research shows that health is the greatest driver in the plant-based egg market, due to numerous health risks and allergies associated with animal-based eggs, as well as the benefits of consuming plant-based alternatives. Plant-based eggs appeal to health-conscious consumers for a number of reasons: Low to no cholesterol: By swapping …

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Reindeer lichen

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Health

VEGADELIGHT Vegan Vitamin D3 Sourced from Lichen Achieves GRAS Status

Nutraland USA announces that its Natural Vegan Vitamin D3 ingredient from lichen, VEGADELIGHT®, has achieved self-affirmed GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) status. After an intensive review of safety, an independent panel of scientific experts concluded that Nutraland’s VEGADELIGHT® Natural Vegan Vitamin D3 was safe within the terms of Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act and GRAS according to Title 21 Code of Federal Regulations (21 CFR). The achievement of GRAS status is a significant milestone for VEGADELIGHT®, as it confirms its safety for use in food, beverage, and supplement products. “We are thrilled to have achieved GRAS status for VEGADELIGHT®,” said a spokesperson for Nutraland USA. “This certification is a testament to the safety and quality of our Natural Vegan Vitamin D3 ingredient. With the …

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Vitamin B12

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Studies & Numbers

UK Scientists Discover Breakthrough to Solve B12 Shortage 

With another successful Veganuary coming to a close, figures suggest a record number of people will be sticking with a plant-based diet on a long-term basis. With that in mind, scientists in the UK have developed a new solution for efficient B12 production, while also launching a campaign to warn of the dangers of B12 deficiency for those new to plant-based.  “The UK is suffering a serious vitamin B12 shortage” Scientists at the Quadram Institute at Norwich Research Park and Durham University have developed a ‘metalation calculator’ which could make the mass bioproduction of B12 both more affordable and sustainable for future vegan food and supplements. Industrial biotechnologists can use this tech to optimize their manufacturing of B12 – the essential micronutrient which plays multiple …

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Desiree Mora Victualiv

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Health

Latinx Military Veteran & Serial Entrepreneur Founds VictuaLiv, Reverses Her Borderline Anemia

VictuaLiv, translated as food and life, was founded by Latinx entrepreneurs Desiree Mora and Alexander Hovik, a former sponsored athlete who is also plant-based. Three-time entrepreneur Mora says that through creating VictuaLiV, a vegan supplement offering a formula of nine essential nutrients, she was able to reverse her borderline anemia and thrive on a plant-based diet.

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peeroton sports cereals

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Products & Launches

Peeroton Presents Vegan Muesli Made by Athletes for Athletes

For the first time, the leading Austrian sports nutrition manufacturer Peeroton is offering a vegan muesli. The product has been developed by nutrition experts along with athletes and is specially tailored to athletes’ needs. Balanced formula for support in sport and everyday life In collaboration with nutrition experts and athletes, the leading Austrian sports nutrition manufacturer Peeroton has developed a unique formula. With high-quality soy flakes, amaranth, and the patented PANMOL vitamin complex, the muesli is designed to help athletes prepare for great challenges in sport and everyday life. It is made up of a balanced combination of complex carbohydrates and proteins. Vitamins C, B6, and B12 contribute to proper energy metabolism and the functioning of the immune system. High protein content supported by isomaltulose …

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