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The latest from NECTAR and our partners.

Texture is the key opportunity to improve taste of meat alternatives – but mimicking not the main priority

Caroline Cotto 3/13/25 Caroline Cotto 3/13/25

Texture is the key opportunity to improve taste of meat alternatives – but mimicking not the main priority

March 13, 2025

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Taste Still A Barrier for Plant-Based Meat, But Top Brands Show the Way Forward

Caroline Cotto 3/12/25 Caroline Cotto 3/12/25

Taste Still A Barrier for Plant-Based Meat, But Top Brands Show the Way Forward

March 12, 2025

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NECTAR Releases 2025 Plant-Based Meat Taste Report, Announces TASTY Award Winners

Caroline Cotto 3/12/25 Caroline Cotto 3/12/25

NECTAR Releases 2025 Plant-Based Meat Taste Report, Announces TASTY Award Winners

March 12, 2025

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NECTAR unveils Taste of the Industry 2025, highlights key areas for plant-based meat improvement

Caroline Cotto 3/12/25 Caroline Cotto 3/12/25

NECTAR unveils Taste of the Industry 2025, highlights key areas for plant-based meat improvement

March 12, 2025

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This food researcher is on a mission to make fake meat taste better. Will she succeed?

Caroline Cotto 3/6/25 Caroline Cotto 3/6/25

This food researcher is on a mission to make fake meat taste better. Will she succeed?

March 6, 2025

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What is Plant-Rich Meat and is it a Sell Out or a Way Forward?

Caroline Cotto 11/18/24 Caroline Cotto 11/18/24

What is Plant-Rich Meat and is it a Sell Out or a Way Forward?

November 18, 2024

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NECTAR Acquires Taste Like’s Comprehensive Data on Alternative Protein Products

Caroline Cotto 11/12/24 Caroline Cotto 11/12/24

NECTAR Acquires Taste Like’s Comprehensive Data on Alternative Protein Products

November 12, 2024

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Americans Like Blended Meat Burgers & Nuggets More Than Their Bestselling 100% Animal Counterparts

Caroline Cotto 9/26/24 Caroline Cotto 9/26/24

Americans Like Blended Meat Burgers & Nuggets More Than Their Bestselling 100% Animal Counterparts

September 26, 2024

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Report: 74% of American Consumers Are Interested in Blended Meat

Caroline Cotto 9/26/24 Caroline Cotto 9/26/24

Report: 74% of American Consumers Are Interested in Blended Meat

September 26, 2024

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Report finds ‘plant-rich’ meat products score high on taste

Caroline Cotto 9/26/24 Caroline Cotto 9/26/24

Report finds ‘plant-rich’ meat products score high on taste

September 26, 2024

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Quorn CEO on Blended Meat: ‘It Doesn’t Matter How People Join the Meat Reduction Journey’

Caroline Cotto 6/28/24 Caroline Cotto 6/28/24

Quorn CEO on Blended Meat: ‘It Doesn’t Matter How People Join the Meat Reduction Journey’

June 28, 2024

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Plant-based Nuggets Outperform Meat In ‘World’s Largest’ Taste Test

Caroline Cotto 6/28/24 Caroline Cotto 6/28/24

Plant-based Nuggets Outperform Meat In ‘World’s Largest’ Taste Test

June 28, 2024

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Most Plant-Based Products Fall Short of Meat-Eaters’ Taste Expectations, Finds Analysis

Caroline Cotto 6/26/24 Caroline Cotto 6/26/24

Most Plant-Based Products Fall Short of Meat-Eaters’ Taste Expectations, Finds Analysis

June 26, 2024

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PRESS RELEASE: Plant-Based Nuggets Outperform Chicken Nuggets in Blind Tasting, New Study Finds

Caroline Cotto 6/25/24 Caroline Cotto 6/25/24

PRESS RELEASE: Plant-Based Nuggets Outperform Chicken Nuggets in Blind Tasting, New Study Finds

June 25, 2024

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Like chicken but tastier: Plant-based nuggets outperform chicken nuggets in world's largest blind tasting

Caroline Cotto 6/25/24 Caroline Cotto 6/25/24

Like chicken but tastier: Plant-based nuggets outperform chicken nuggets in world's largest blind tasting

June 25, 2024

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