Protein Industries Canada, Ingredion, and others invest over $19m in advancing plant protein production

By Mary Ellen Shoup

13-Nov-2020 Last updated on 13-Nov-2020 at 16:43 GMT

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Protein Industries Canada – an industry-led, not-for-profit organization aimed at positioning Canada as world leader in plant-based protein production – along with partnering companies Ingredion, Ingredion Plant Based Protein Specialties (Canada), Verdient Foods, T Base 4 Investments, and OMD Food Products, have invested CA$25.7m (US$19.6m) to commercialize new technology to improve the functionality of pulse-based ingredients, starting with yellow peas.

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