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Alternative Proteins Tied to a ‘Healthier’ Planet in Consumer Surveys
It’s not surprising that the pandemic caused people to take stock of their health. But COVID-19 also heightened awareness about the Earth’s health. A survey released in spring 2021 by MasterCard found that 58% of adults across 24 countries were more mindful of their impact on the environment, and 85% said they were willing to take personal action to combat environmental and sustainability challenges in 2021.
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What dinner table?
According to Gartner Insights, nearly 75% of consumers ate dinner at the kitchen table as kids. A little less than half do today. Dinner tables have become desks and dust collectors as people dine out more (at least before COVID-19 restrictions), are more likely to live alone, and have busier work schedules. Taking its place is eating on the couch, on the bed, or even standing up. So whatever you cook up next, might be worth knowing that you have no idea where it will be enjoyed.

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Where science meets meat.
We call it the “meat lab.” Even though there’s no meat there. Just product development centered on our ProTerra® line of textured wheat and new textured pea proteins. Housed in our Atchison Technical Center, we view this lab space as a small meat product pilot plant.
Besides allowing MGP to create and showcase applications with its textured proteins, the lab is available for customers to visit and work beside the MGP technical team to create products according to their own specifications.
Want to know more about ProTerra and the “meat lab”? Contact us.

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Labels that speak consumers’ language
In a study by OnePoll in partnership with Crispy Greens, 77% of consumers said they read food ingredient labels. 78% are looking for products with simple ingredients, 73% are looking to find out if the product is healthy, and 43% are looking for natural ingredients.
So, no need to read between the lines, simple ingredients and clean labels are important and MGP excels at helping create them.

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Sweet and Salty with Sarah – Pre/Probiotics in EVERYTHING.
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Curious why people try plant-based proteins?
As much as we all know the health and environmental benefits of plant-based meat alternatives, that’s not what piques people’s palates. According to a recent survey by the International Food Information Council Foundation, the top reason people try plant-based foods is because they simply like to try new foods. So, they’re not vegans or vegetarians. They’re curious.
Read more about the report here.

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The Positives of Plant-based Diets, Proven by Kiwis.
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Salty & Sweet with Sarah: Fact & Fiction of Bright & Bold Food Colors
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“Don’t label my diet.”
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Salty & Sweet with Sarah: The nitty-gritty on clean label
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