Loryma, a German producer of wheat-based ingredients, introduces a vegan chicken breast, a new option for the chiller cabinet. The vegetable fillet strips made from structured wheat protein are said to promise authentic taste and mouthfeel, as well as an appealing appearance and texture, and ease of processing, according to the company.
Lantmännen Invests SEK800M in New Biorefinery to Meet Growing Demand for Wheat Protein
Swedish cooperative Lantmännen officially inaugurated yesterday a new biorefinery in Norrköping, Sweden, designed to extract wheat protein, known as gluten. In an announcement, Lantmännen said that it invested SEK 800 million in the new facility and hired 30 new employees to increase its production significantly to meet demand, as more businesses discover new uses for the gluten as an ingredient. “The demand for Swedish wheat protein is high both nationally and internationally. It is very positive that we can offer more customers our high-quality wheat protein,” said Lars-Gunnar Edh, Head of Energy Sector, Lantmännen. Another milestone Lantmännen is an agricultural cooperative owned by over 19,000 Swedish farmers with operations in over 20 countries and an annual turnover of over €4.5 billion. Swedish farmers provide raw wheat …
