Plant proteins as meat substitutes

PLANT PROTEINS

Plant proteins are becoming more popular every day – and they’re most definitely gaining ground when it comes to market share. To focus our activities regarding this change in the market, we established the Future Food Group in 2019. This company concentrates exclusively on the food products of the future and specifically plant-based meat successors. Thanks to its development of various products and brands, the Future Food Group can offer its clients from the industry, foodservice and retail sectors a wide range of options to choose from.

PLANT-BASED

We can see a clear shift going on in the market for meat products. A growing number of consumers feel the need to cut down on their average meat intake. Still, they don’t feel like sacrificing flavour and structure in the process – they want to retain that positive experience associated with sinking your teeth into a piece of meat.

Thanks to our many years of experience in the butcher’s trade, combined with our expertise and in-house R&D, we can offer a great programme of alternatives. Our production centre in Oss focuses exclusively on plant-based products: here, we investigate every option to realise new sustainable, high-quality meat alternatives. This sets our plant-based products apart from the competition.

All our products are rich in vitamins and are produced from EU-certified soy. The soy is produced sustainably: 85% of the power consumed during production comes from renewable sources. Also, all our products are GMO- and gluten-free. This way, we strive to bring a future-proof society one step closer.

‘At Jan Zandbergen, we believe it’s important that meat successors offer just as satisfying an experience as meat and its familiar qualities. At Jan Zandbergen’s in-house research & development, we can create the most delicious flavours based on natural ingredients, herbs and spices.’

Jos Havekotte

Innovation Manager

For a complete overview of our sister company’s range, as well as all the possibilities available in this segment, visit: Future Food Group

Exclusively available in mainland Europe via Jan Zandbergen:Moving Mountains® Foods

Plant proteins are becoming more and more popular, as reflected by their growing market share. Jan Zandbergen is the exclusive EU distributor outside the UK for the plant-based products of Moving Mountains® Foods.

Moving Mountains® ultimately aims to create meat alternatives that are not only a big hit with vegetarians and vegans but are also greatly enjoyed by flexitarians and meat lovers. To achieve this goal, Moving Mountains® works on the development of products that in terms of appearance, taste, aroma and bite are as similar as possible to their meat-based counterparts – but are nevertheless completely plant-based. Moving Mountains® continues to work on the development of new and exciting meat alternatives.

At this point, we have included the following Moving Mountains® products in our selection for retail and foodservice clients:

NEW! MOVING MOUNTAINS NO-CHICKEN BURGER®

The Moving Mountains® No-Chicken Burger is a succulent plant-based chicken burger. Tender, crunchy and just mouth-watering. Perfect on a burger bun that will satisfy any craving.

NEW! MOVING MOUNTAINS NO-CHICKEN NUGGETS®

The Moving Mountains® Plant-Based No-Chicken Nuggets have a deliciously crunchy crust and are perfectly tender. The similarity with original chicken nuggets will blow you away. Our irresistible chicken nuggets are a tasty dippable treat that’s better for your health and the environment.

NEW! MOVING MOUNTAINS FISH FILLETS®

New to our assortment: the Moving Mountains® Fish Fillets. These juicy fillets have a succulent flaxy texture with a crunchy coating. The taste and structure are just like fish. A sustainable and healthy alternative for the classic British Fish & Chips for example. The fillets are 130g each.

MOVING MOUNTAINS® FISH FINGERS

Moving Mountains® introduces you to their plant-based Fish Fingers. These flavourful fingers have a succulent flaky texture and are wrapped in crunchy golden breadcrumbs. Your eyes will fool you and it tastes just like fish, but it’s really made from plants. Packed with healthy plant protein, natural ingredients and zero cholesterol, the Moving Mountains® Fish Fingers are a sustainable and healthy fish alternative.

NEW! MOVING MOUNTAINS FISH BURGER®

Coated in crispy panko breadcrumbs the Moving Mountains® Filet-Zero-Fish Burger is not only succulent and flaky, but it is a healthy and sustainable alternative to fish. The taste of the sea, while made of plant protein. Ideal when coupled with tartare sauce, fresh crunchy lettuce, and a soft bun for a tasty serve. The burgers are 113,5g each.

NEW! MOVING MOUNTAINS FISH GOUJONS®

Dive into a fish-friendly taste of the sea with the Moving Mountains® Plant-Based Goujons. Fabulously fishy, coated with crunchy breadcrumbs for the perfect bite. These goujons are a delicious dish that especially kids will love. Serve with sweet potato fries and a side salad or as a sustainable (finger-food) starter with tartar sauce for dunking.

MOVING MOUNTAINS BURGER®

The plant-based Moving Mountains Burger® is based on a simple yet elegant recipe, combining straight-forward ingredients like pea and wheat proteins, coconut and button mushrooms in a one-of-a-kind mix. The burger sizzles, smells, releases juices and tastes just like a real meat patty. The Moving Mountains Burger® comes in three weight categories:

2 oz (56g), Ø 7.5 cm
4 oz (113g), Ø 9.5cm
6 oz (170g), Ø 11.5 cm

MOVING MOUNTAINS MINCE®

Moving Mountains’ plant-based mince® gives you the same flavour, texture and versatility as regular minced meat. It can be used in a huge range of dishes – basically any recipe where you would normally reach for minced meat. Spaghetti or lasagne, for instance, but also dishes for more special occasions, like a mouth-watering traditional English Cottage Pie. It’s a tasty addition to the overall flavour of your dish.

MOVING MOUNTAINS HOT DOG®

The plant-based, gluten-free Moving Mountains Hot Dog® contains a mix of sunflower seeds, carrots, onion and coconut oil. With its delicious, naturally smoked flavour and firm texture – with just the right bite – it can easily fool you into believing it’s a ‘regular’ meat-based frankfurter. Moving Mountains Hot Dogs® come as foot-long, 155-gram sausages and are vacuum-packed in packages of six. We recently expanded our range to include 90-gram versions.

MOVING MOUNTAINS BRUNCH PATTIES®

The Moving Mountains Brunch Patties® is a revolutionary, plant-based product. It was made from all-natural ingredients and using cutting-edge food-tech innovations. In terms of structure, the Moving Mountains Brunch Patties® closely matches the taste and texture of pork – even though it is entirely plant-based. The Brunch Patties® is available as a 113.5g/4oz patty. It can be served as a classic burger and is a great alternative for consumers who want the same taste experience they get with pork.

MOVING MOUNTAINS SAUSAGE PATTY®

The Moving Mountains Sausage Patty® weighs 56g/2oz. We recommend serving it with an English muffin, but it’s also great as part of a hearty breakfast or as a canapé. We’d also like to highlight that the Moving Mountains Sausage Patty® contains zero cholesterol, is free of hormones and antibiotics and is packed with plant proteins.

MOVING MOUNTAINS SAUSAGE®

The latest addition to the Moving Mountains® range is its revolutionary Moving Mountains Sausage®. This completely plant-based product is made from all-natural ingredients – including pepper and nutmeg – that give it the authentic taste and aroma of a traditional sausage. In terms of structure, it resembles an old-fashioned German Bratwurst – with the same satisfying ‘snap’ as you sink your teeth into its skin. The Moving Mountains Sausage® is offered in the following weight: 57g/2oz.

MOVING MOUNTAINS NO-MEATBALLS®

The Moving Mountains No-Meatballs® weigh 17g a piece and form a tasty and juicy substitute for meatballs made from minced pork. Thanks to a delicious mix of traditional herbs and spices, these No-Meatballs® have the same classic Italian flavour as traditional meatballs. The Moving Mountains No-Meatballs® are easy to prepare in a frying pan or oven. They can even be thrown straight into your pasta sauce.

The Moving Mountains® product line is available in a variety of packaging options, suited for both professional kitchens and retail clients. Would you like to know more about this unique food company? Visit their website or get in touch with our sales team.

ORGANIC

A share of our plant-based range comprises organic products (among the brand The Veggie Lovers). This means that the raw ingredients for these products are nature-based and produced according to certified organic standards and that no artificial colourants, aromas, flavour compounds or other chemicals were added during production. The production process for our organic products is monitored and certified by the Skal Institute.

BRANDS

We sell our plant-based and hybrid products under four brands of our own. Naturally, you are also welcome to market these products under your own private label.

HYBRID

Still, there’s another target group we should also pay attention to: the flexitarians. These consumers want to cut back on their meat consumption, without making any concessions in terms of the flavours and textures they enjoy so much. Hybrid products offer the solution. These products consist of 50% plant-based ingredients, and 50% meat – giving you the best of both worlds. Hybrid products offer all the food groups you need for a healthy lifestyle. At the same time, they optimally retain meat’s beloved flavour and structure. Hybrid products offer all the food groups you need for a healthier lifestyle. Ultimately, the meat content provides you with your required daily intake of iron and B vitamins, while the vegetables are good for your vitamins C and A.

HIGHLIGHTED INNOVATIONS

PLNT

The future belongs to all of us – which is why it’s important that we eat what is offered to us by nature itself. Our passion for tasty food is matched by our love of nature. Together, we can build a future-proof society. We share this vision with the network we have built over the years. A network based on both experience and expertise. And since PLNT is part of the Future Food Group, we don’t have to travel this path alone. Together we can innovate, creating new taste sensations based on products grown right here in Europe. These fresh concepts are fully plant-based, meaning that you can really tuck in and enjoy, without worrying about what you are eating.

FIFTYFIFTY

Raise your selection to the next level with the FiftyFifty product range. These products are 50% plant-based, offering a healthier and more conscious experience for you and your customers. Work with your customers to reduce your environmental footprint by significantly reducing your collective intake of meat. More and more people are starting to pay attention to their diet. FiftyFifty’s products introduce consumers to a new category of meat products. Your company can help your customers adopt a healthier lifestyle. This hybrid concept can help your business get in lane for the future. Can we count you in?

MOVING MOUNTAINS

Jan Zandbergen is the exclusive EU distributor outside the UK for the plant-based products of Moving Mountains Foods. Moving Mountains ultimately aims to create meat alternatives that are not only a big hit with vegetarians and vegans, but are also greatly enjoyed by flexitarians and meat lovers. To achieve this goal, Moving Mountains works on the development of products that in terms of appearance, taste, aroma and bite are as similar as possible to their meat-based counterparts – but are nevertheless completely plant-based. Moving Mountains® continues to work on the development of new and exciting meat alternatives.