InnovoPro's Chickpea Protein Platform to debut in newly developed products by Ingredion, Before the Butcher, Humble & Frank, and Live Kuna at Natural Products Expo West 2023

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Mar 06, 2023, 12:00 ET

New, innovative, free-from product developments powered by InnovoPro's chickpea protein to be showcased in snacks, meat alternatives, dressings and dairy alternatives categories at this year's event

ANAHEIM, Calif., March 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- InnovoPro, the global leader of chickpea protein, announced today that its clean-label ingredients will be powering several products at this year's Natural Products Expo West on March 7th through March 11^th highlighting the versatility and functionality of their platform. The show is meant to promote innovative products that are transforming the future of food and wellness and serving the natural and organic products industry.

InnovoPro's innovative and versatile chickpea protein will be showcased by industry-leaders from the U.S. and Canada.

Ingredion, a global provider of ingredient solutions to the food manufacturing industry, will present Cacio e Pepe Plant-Based Cheese Crisps (Booth 971) featuring InnovoPro's CP-Pro 70® chickpea protein concentrate. Dan Kennedy, Director of Business Development for Plant-Based Proteins at Ingredion, said, "Consumers are seeking healthier, indulgent, and convenient products. Premium ingredients, such as InnovoPro's CP-Pro 70® chickpea protein, enable us to help our customers formulate and deliver on these consumer purchase drivers. Ingredion created the plant-based cheese crisps for Expo West to demonstrate how food brands can use plant-based proteins to enhance protein content and deliver a tasty, satisfying crunch in on-the-go plant-based snacks."

Before the Butcher (Booth 1674) will be sampling a chickpea protein burger made with InnovoPro's CP-Xtura 65 texturized protein. Combining CP-Xtura 65 and Before the Butcher's meat alternative formulation expertise, these chickpea burgers boast over 20 grams of plant-protein per serving, a superb "bite", and are free from the top 9 food allergens.

Live Kuna's (Booth 1808) founders, Carlos Gutierrez and Santiago Stacey, will be showcasing their new brand and latest innovation: Kunana (kunanamilk.com). Kunana is a first-of-its-kind banana milk made with upcycled bananas from Ecuador and InnovoPro's chickpea protein. Kunana is low in sugar and responsibly sourced by using imperfect bananas to create a dairy-free milk rich in protein, potassium, fiber, and vitamin C. It takes less water to produce Kunana than almond milk and creates fewer CO2 emissions than traditional dairy-based milk, making Kunana both healthy and sustainable.

Humble & Frank (Booth 5153), a Canadian food manufacturer, is thrilled to showcase their new line of distinct, protein-enhanced salad dressings at Expo West. These dressings have been crafted with a focus on simplicity and health, using high-quality ingredients sourced from trusted partners. In partnership with InnovoPro, Humble & Frank has been able to develop these dressings with a clean label and without unnecessary additives.

As part of a larger innovation consortium supported by Protein Industries Canada, Humble & Frank is committed to working with InnovoPro to drive the development of new, sustainable and plant-based products in Canada's food industry. They are proud to offer these new dressings as an example of commitment to creating delicious, nutritious and eco-friendly food options. Come and taste for yourself how great plant-based eating can be!

"Seeing firsthand how much our partners trust InnovoPro's ingredients is such a rewarding feeling," said Michael Kreutzer, CCO North America of InnovoPro. "As the Food & Beverage industry continues to evolve, consumers demand clean-labeled products that prioritize nutrition without sacrificing taste. With industry-leading customers and partners, InnovoPro has become the fastest growing chickpea protein supplier, and we are excited to see how conference attendees will react to these new innovations."

ExpoWest will be held on March 7-11 2023, at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California.

About InnovoPro
InnovoPro is committed to bringing a unique plant-based protein platform to the global food & beverage market, for creating nutritious, tasty, and sustainable food products. With an excellent nutritional profile, "free from" properties and wide usability in the food industry, InnovoPro's CP-Pro 70^® concentrate is the best choice for the growing plant-based protein market. Now, with its growing recognition and infrastructure, InnovoPro is in the best position to scale up its innovative solutions worldwide. Please visit innovopro.com for more information.

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