The California-based protein products firm is expanding its portfolio to include plant-based alternatives.
Ground beef processor and marketer Jensen Meat Co. recently broke ground on a new processing plant and launched expansion projects at its two existing plants to add capabilities for production of plant-based beef alternatives.
“With sixty years’ experience, Jensen Meat has perfected how to process and pack quality ground beef,” Abel Olivera, the firm’s CEO, said in a company release. “We now want to leverage our world-class knowledge to create a cost-effective process for producing plant-based products.”
The new processing facility enables the company to form new partnerships, test new processes, and boost its output of plant-based products. Jensen Meat said the site will include a range of capabilities, including blending, cooking, dry mixing, emulsifying, and hydrating, as well as bulk and patty forming for retail and foodservice products.