Table 2. Alternative protein food-related international companies

Country Brand name Product photo Characteristic References
U.S. Beyond Meat • U.S. company established in 2009 owns a number of representative products such as sausage and minced beef, including plant-derived burger patty 'Beyond Burger'.• Listed on Nasdaq Stock Exchange in U.S. August 2019. https://www.beyondmeat.com/en-US/
Impossible Foods • Founded in 2011, U.S. companies supply products such as soy protein-based plant-derived sausages and nuggets to restaurants and distribution channels.• Meanwhile, it is expanding its categories such as plant-derived cheese and seafood other than meat. https://impossiblefoods.com/
Eat Just • U.S. company develops liquid eggs and chicken with plant-derived proteins derived from green beans and launches in 2019.• Active entry into overseas markets such as North America and Asia. https://www.ju.st/
Perfect Day • U.S. company leads the field of fermentation protein that manufactures dairy products and related products such as ice cream, cheese, bread, etc. based on fermentation oil proteins extracted from 'Perfect Day' cattle. https://perfectday.com/
Raised & Rooted • U.S. company launches plant-derived food-related brand raised & rooted in 2019 to enter the alternative food market. https://www.tysonfoods.com/
Happy Little Plants • “Hormel Foods,” an American company known for its processed ham spam.• Through the ‘Happy Little Plants’ brand launched in 2014, plant-derived alternative protein foods, blended meat products, and plant-derived pizza and sandwiches are provided. https://www.hormelfoods.com/
Incogmeato by Morning Star Farm • US company launches plant-derived product brand 'Incogmeato by morning star farm' in 2019.• Product sales commenced through retail channels in the first quarter of 2020. https://www.kellanova.com/us/en/home.html
Good & Gather • In response to the growing demand for plant-based foods, the U.S. retailer Target launched its private brand 'Good & Gather'.• Targeting vegetarian consumers by launching processed meat and snacks such as chicken tenders. https://www.target.com/
Gardein • U.S. food company 'Conagra Brands' launches supply of plant-derived alternative protein foods and plant-derived seafood products for use in burgers, hot dogs, and sausages through its brand 'Gardein' in 2020. https://www.conagrabrands.com/
Belgium Kriket • Belgian company rich in natural antioxidants, protein, fiber, vitamin B12, iron and zinc in 'Kriket' crickets. https://kriket.be/
Nestle • Belgian company launches 'Beetles Beer' first industrial beer.• Rich protein and vitamin supply in beetles. https://www.beetlesbeer.be/
Sweden Oatly • Swedish company produces vegan drinks and milk from plant-derived raw materials such as 'Oatly' oats, almonds, and coconuts. https://www.oatly.com/
Switzerland Nestle • Large Swiss food companies have a wide portfolio of plant-derived products such as 'Nestle' plant-derived beverage 'Wunda', plant-derived seafood (tuna), 'Sensational Vuna', and plant-derived burger patty 'Garden Gourmet'. https://www.nestle.com/
England Wicked Kitchen • UK distribution company 'Tesco' announces plant-derived food PB (Private Brands) 'Wicked Kitchen' targeting Flextarian consumers from 2018.• Provides convenient food such as pizza, burger, pasta, etc. https://www.tescoplc.com/
Netherlands Sligro • Dutch distributors.• To manufacture and sell edible insects by establishing an edible insect distribution company. https://www.sligro.nl/home.html