The fully cooked sausage patty boasts a taste and texture that mirrors traditional pork sausage, making it easy to reheat and use in a variety of dishes. 

Nearly two-thirds of U.S. households buy plant-based products, with the market for alternative dairy, protein and other cold and frozen products expanding. What’s next for manufacturers and processors?

Crafted from pea protein, the gluten- and soy-free Better Dog quickly became a consumer favorite after its initial launch in Spain in 2022 and its U.S. debut in Chicago in February 2024. 

The flavorful hot dogs, crafted from pea protein and free from gluten and soy, have rapidly become a top choice among consumers seeking delicious plant-based options.

In celebration of Earth Month (April), Nasoya is also using a limited-time packaging update for its Silken, Firm, Extra Firm and Super Firm Tofu varieties. 

Tofurky is doubling down on its commitment to creativity and growth of the plant-based category.

With Oscar Mayer NotHotDogs and NotSausages – available in Bratwurst and Italian sausage flavors – The Kraft Heinz Not Company aims to deliver on these needs and consumers’ evolving preference in the plant-based space.

These crispy-coated additions to its beloved veggie burger lineup – first announced in late 2023 – were created in response to consumer demand for enhanced texture in veggie-forward products.

With previous roles at Sysco and Beyond Meat, O’Malley is a plant-based eating advocate and a member of the Plant Based Foods Association’s Board of Directors. 

 IFF and Unilever are spearheading a comprehensive four-year research project, working alongside scientists from WUR in the Netherlands.