Amid US tensions, Canadian plant-based producer gains ground

New School Foods scales ‘directional freezing’ tech to make next generation of plant-based whole cuts

Canadian startup New School Foods has struck nationwide distribution deals with Gordon Food Service and Bondi Produce to expand the availability of plant-based whole cuts made with patented ‘directional freezing’ technology enabling it to replicate the fibrous texture of meat. The products, which are sold ‘raw’ and look and cook like animal flesh, first hit the market late last year and are now rolling out to outlets from sushi restaurants to bo…

Amid US tensions, Canadian plant-based producer gains ground

New School Foods to launch mass production line. Toronto-based food tech company New School Foods is set to announce the completion of its first mass production line for plant-based seafood, according to a briefing shared with media. The company, which claims to have developed the only plant-based meat alternative that replicates the texture, cookability, and [...]