Nestlé, world's biggest food company, taps Manitoba for plant proteins
New 94,000-square-foot production facility in Winnipeg set to open in fall
CBC News · Posted: Jan 24, 2020 10:41 AM CT | Last Updated: an hour ago
Winnipeg is about to become home to a plant that will supply the world's largest food company with plant-based protein.
Nestlé is partnering with Merit Functional Foods and Burcon NutraScience to supply protein from peas and canola that will be used in food and beverages.
The plant-based protein industry is booming with meat and dairy alternatives being carried by many restaurants and grocery stores, and much of that comes from peas.
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