1 4
This week the Boston-based Motif FoodWorks announced an investment by actor Robert Downey Jr.’s FootPrint Coalition Ventures to partner on the development of a new line of alternative beef, pork and chicken formats.
Motif’s goal is to produce better tasting and more nutritious plant-based proteins that are more sustainable. Three products are available for foodservice and will be showcased at the show: Motif MoBeef, MoPork and MoChicken (booth #9724).
The products have been tested at the restaurant chain Coolgreens. Vegan chef Chloe Coscarelli has also created a special dish using MoMeat that will compete in the Flavor Foray Championship BBQ and Cook-off on May 22.
The plant-based trend meets the robot revolution at SavorEat, a food-tech company based in Israel that is exhibiting in the U.S. for the first time (booth #10627).
The company’s Robot Chef promises to create a “new generation of meatless meat,” made with no human interference and to exact portions to minimize waste. Guests can customize the amount of protein and fat, and select cooking preferences for their plant-based burger patty.
“We are only at the beginning of the FoodTech revolution,” said Racheli Vizman, SavorEat’s CEO, in a statement. “Not only are we bringing innovative technology to the food industry, we are offering true personalization to the everyday dining experience.”
Finless Foods is launching its first product: a plant-based poke-style tuna at the show. (Lakeside Center, Booth # 8807).
The minimally processed, low-in-sodium and low-in-fat alternative has omega 3 fatty acids and is made from nine ingredients. And ask about what’s coming from Finless, which they hint will be a cell-cultured bluefin tuna.
The company Yo Foods Ltd. will introduce the world’s first plant-based poached and fried eggs at the show, whch are dubbed Yo! Egg. (Booth # 1084)
The product is made from plant-based proteins, sunflower oil, water and flour, and is used at restaurant chains in Israel.
Hold the door for another egg-alt
Known for its tofu and other soybean-based meat alternatives, Hodo is introducing a Vegan All-Day Egg Scramble that has as much protein as chicken eggs, no cholesterol, and is also high in fiber, calcium and iron.
Hodo says it only uses North American-grown, non-GMO soybeans for the pre-cooked, heat-and-eat product. Available for foodservice, the product will also launch at 1,500 stores nationwide, including Whole Foods and Natural Grocers.
Hodo was the supplier of Chipotle Mexican Grill’s sofritas product, and also works with Sweetgreen and some Michelin-starred independent operators.
