Social Media Ideas for Alternative Proteins

ProFermв„ў by Perfect Day: Precision-Fermented BLG and the New Plant That Changes the Protein Supply Math

If you've spent any time over the past few years shopping for protein or sourcing protein ingredients, you already know the headline: whey protein isolate got expensive... and stay...

Questions About Plan to Expand Protein Access

by Reed Mangels, PhD, RD On May 19, 2026, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced “a $7.5 million investment” that would redirect “surplus protein to famil...

Scientists Find Unexpected Path to Produce Real Dairy Protein in Plants

What if milk’s most important proteins could be produced by plants instead of cows? A new study from Hebrew University researchers pushes plant-based “molecular farming” closer to...

ADM to scale egg proteins with precision fermentation

The ingredients giant is collaborating with startup Every’s OvoPro to give food companies innovative new protein options.

High whey prices push consumers towards everyday protein foods, prompting brands to expand offerings

The shift is nudging food and dairy companies to expand portfolios with protein-rich everyday staples, from milk, yogurt and paneer to ready-to-drink shakes and even batters

Beyond targets new customers with a protein drink

Beyond is launching a new lineup of plant-based protein products to gain back customers in a protein craze.

Scientists turn lettuce into a factory for a key meat protein

Researchers engineered lettuce and tobacco chloroplasts to produce myoglobin, a key protein behind meat's color, flavor and iron content.

Better Meat Co rebrands to focus on plant-based protein

The new name, BMC Ingredients, comes as the company looks to offer its mycelium-based powders for use in protein shakes, baked goods and other food applications.

Protein-hungry consumers push Chick-fil-A to test new menu options

Customers in four markets can order a Protein Scramble Bowl, double protein on salads, or salads as a meal.

Possible by Standard Process launches peanut butter protein

Possible by Standard Process announced the launch of Possible Peanut Butter Protein joining the existing Vanilla Bean and Chocolate Cacao flavours This plant based protein powder i...

Turning microbes into meals: The Pentagon seeks alternative proteins to feed troops in the field

The U.S. military wants troops on the front lines to be able to make their own food — literally. It's trying to develop ways to use microbes to create meals, using a process that w...

Marigolds could be the next big source of plant-based protein

New research suggests marigolds have traits that may make them particularly well suited to the plant protein market.

FSI Launches Sustainable Protein Action Lab, Hires Industry Leader Liz Specht to Lead New Innovation Platform

The transition to sustainable proteins will require scientific breakthroughs that make products tastier, more affordable, and easier to scale. Yet many of the most important resear...

Beyond Protein: 2 Nutrients Your Plate Might Be Missing

A Key Meat Protein Has Been Grown in Lettuce For The First Time

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Flour power

Chickpea flour comes to mind for its gluten-free qualities, but it can be a plus even for those who have no problem with wheat. It's higher in protein and lower in total carbs than...

The No. 1 plant-based protein to help build and maintain muscle, according to a dietitian

If you want to build muscle and get stronger, or simply maintain strength throughout life, protein is an especially important part of your plate. And, yes, it is entirely possib...

141 rise in Protein for Kids searches

Protein is no longer confined to gyms athletes or sports nutrition It has quietly entered Indian kitchens lunchboxes and parenting conversations emerging as one of the biggest nutr...

Why Homemade Seitan Is the Ultimate Upgrade for These Plant-Based Recipes

Vital wheat gluten has been used as a meat substitute in Asia for centuries—and it's delicious. Here are six of our favorite vegan seitan recipes we make on rotation.

Marigolds Could Be the Next Big Source of Plant-Based Protein

As demand for new plant-based protein sources grows, a new study suggests the next big thing may be in a pot in your backyard: marigolds. The post Marigolds Could Be the Next Big S...

TASTIK: Reimagining our everyday source of protein

After years of working as a project manager in the public sector, Greta Budreikė spent the 2020 pandemic lockdown exploring new ideas at home. Somewhere in that search, she cam…...

Pea Protein Vs. Whey Protein — One Stands Out For Muscle-Building

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All the whey up! A dairy byproduct is now the star of the ‘proteinmaxxing’ boom – but is demand too high?

As GLP-1s drive the current protein craze, a supplement once only taken by powerlifters is now so popular US producers are struggling to keep upFor generations, the Meives family m...

Protein-packed flower upends what we see as edible

A flower you may have in your backyard or have seen in a public garden has been found to contain a surprisingly high amount of protein. It could transform how we think of "ornament...