21st Century Food Manufacturing and Processing

Now more than ever we are seeing the focus on whole foods and their nutritional value which assists in keeping us healthy.  We have seen the development of sickness and disease due to an inadequate processed food supply.  Heart disease, respiratory illnesses, and cancer the #1 killers are all linked to poor dietary intake and lifestyle choices. Several food manufacturing trends fit this profile.

Package and overly processed foods are being frowned upon due to the unhealthy side affects associated with their consumption.  Food Manufacturing and Processing companies have sourced new and effective ways to make whole food available to the marketplace and meet consumer demand.  HPP (high pressure processing), eBeam™ (ionizing radiation), RevTec™ (Steam), and Gentle Processing™ (quantum energy) are some of the new and exciting technologies now entering the processing gala.

Organic food is a food manufacturing trend that fits this paradigm shift. NO herbicides, pesticides, artificial flavours or preservatives are present in this new and highly sought-after food category.

Another food manufacturing trend which has the food manufacturing and processing industry attention is the meatless meat industry.  Consumers are looking to avoid animal proteins and focus more on plant source proteins.  The 3 major reasons for this transformation are a healthier lifestyle, animal cruelty and environmental concerns.

Many studies have shown that by limiting the intake of animal protein you curb the potential of developing chronic disorders such as Heart Disease and Cancer.  Social Media posts along with witness testimonials have graphically disclosed some of the horrific treatment witnessed on some of the factory farms to the animals raised for their meat.  This along with human compassion has strengthened the movement to vegetable proteins.  Animal farming also contributes a large percentage of green house gas Methane which has an effect on global warming 28 times higher than carbon dioxide.

Educated consumers have been instrumental in their efforts to support this change and the food manufacturers and processers have fallen suit.  Beyond Meat, Dr. Praeger’s, Impossible™ and Gardein are just a few of the retail brands which cater to this new meatless movement. 

Industries food manufacturers and processers have rolled up their sleaves to find that perfect blend which will satisfy the consumer.  Through R & D trials and flavour profiling they have been able to meet their customers taste buds and new lifestyle change.

Gentle Processing™ has been invaluable to the food manufacturers and processors because of organic certification, food safety and the ability to remove volatiles (bitter tasting flavours) from the legumes needed for protein.  This new revolutionary process is inexpensive, less than a penny per pound, and fits easily into their new or existing facilities.

This food manufacturing trend will reach over $1Billion dollars this year and looks to reach $27.9 billion by 2025.

Have you tried this healthy and nutritious meatless formula yet?