These new Planteneers functional systems have been added to the brand's plant-based portfolios as part of its initiative to expand on its high-protein, plant-based solutions. The solutions include a drink within its fiildDairy NEB series and boasts a 6% protein content with plant-based fiber source from inulin and comes in full flavor options including vanilla, strawberry and pistachio that are each naturally lactose-free. The range also includes plant-based pudding that's carrageenan-free with an oat, coconut or soy-based recipe that has 10% protein content with a satisfying texture.
The company commented on the new Planteneers functional systems saying, "Protein is seen as the power for all-around wellbeing. With these systems, manufacturers can expand the growth of the high-protein market into the plant-based sector, delivering well-being moments and rich delight for the senses.”
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Key Themes Behind This Trend
- High-protein Plant Beverages
- Plant-derived formulas reaching 6%+ protein and fiber inclusion create dairy-competitive beverages that can disrupt conventional milk and protein drink categories.
- Carrageenan-free Textured Puddings
- Oat, coconut and soy-based puddings with 10% protein and clean-label thickening shift consumer expectations for indulgent, allergen-friendly desserts and undermine traditional gelatin and carrageenan systems.
- Functional Ingredient Systems
- Modular systems combining protein, prebiotic fibers like inulin and flavor platforms enable rapid formulation parity with dairy products and may replace bespoke R&D-heavy ingredient blends.
Where This Applies
- Dairy Alternatives
- Next-Generation plant systems that replicate dairy taste and protein density position plant-based brands to capture mainstream dairy market share.
- Sports Nutrition
- Higher-Protein plant-based drinks and puddings provide performance-focused consumers non-dairy options, posing a threat to whey-dominant supplement incumbents.
- Food Manufacturing Ingredients
- Suppliers of clean-label functional systems offer turnkey solutions that can streamline product development and challenge legacy custom ingredient providers.
