-Marlow Foods, parent company of Quorn®, creates an ingredients division to make its mycoprotein available to others
LEEDS, England, April 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Marlow Foods, the pioneer of meat-free products and creator of Quorn, the UK’s number 1 meat-free brand*1, announces plans to bring mycoprotein, Quorn’s super protein, available from other food and beverage manufacturers.
Led by a new division, Marlow Ingredients, Marlow mycoprotein will be available first in Europe and then internationally.
The announcement comes at a time when the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) synthesis report stressed the need for urgent action to “ensure a livable future for all”.
Marco Bertacca, CEO of Marlow Foods, said: “We have been pioneers in meatless eating since we sold our first Quorn product in 1985. We believe it is our responsibility to provide healthy food for people and the planet.
“We recognize the urgent need for humanity to eat more sustainably. By making our mycoprotein available to others, Marlow Ingredients will play a critical role in helping us meet one of our missions: tackling climate change by making great-tasting food. “
Marlow Foods’ journey began in the 1960s from one man’s vision to protect the world. Lord Rank led what became more than 20 years of research for the creation of the Marlow mycoprotein.
“Now, backed by decades of research, we know it’s one of the best sources of protein out there,” added Marco.
Marlow’s mycoprotein is naturally rich in protein. It provides the nine essential amino acids, is low in saturated fat and contains several vitamins and minerals. It’s also rich in fiber, uses 90% less land and water, and produces 98% fewer carbon emissions than equivalent beef products*2.
A recent study from Northumbria University has also found that mycoprotein consumption increases healthy gut bacteria and leads to a significant reduction in intestinal genotoxins, which can cause bowel cancer.
Marlow Foods has a long and successful tradition of producing mycoprotein for almost 40 years. It is the main ingredient in more than 100 Quorn-branded products, and is also driving Quorn’s success with QSR and foodservice partners, such as KFC across Europe, Greggs in the UK and Quick restaurants in Belgium.
“Our mycoprotein has enormous potential,” concluded Marco. “In addition to its delicious meat-like texture and incredible nutritional and sustainability benefits, exciting research is being conducted into its ability to create more sustainable versions for other applications, such as dairy alternatives. Marlow Ingredients is initially focused on partnerships with food manufacturers, but the potential for the future is very exciting.”
The launch is part of Marlow Food’s mission to become a net positive company by 2030 and, in that year, provide 8 billion servings of mycoprotein – one for every person on the planet.
Learn more about the benefits of Marlow Ingredients Mycoprotein here www.marlowingredients.com
*1 IRI 12 All Outlets Value Sales w/e 28.01.23
*2 Quorn’s Footprint Comparison Report (The Carbon Trust, 2022) is now available at https://www.quorn.co.uk/assets/files/content/Carbon-Trust-Comparison-Report-2022.pdf
Information published on behalf of Marlow Ingredients by MTJ PR. For more information, contact Claire Murgatroyd or Luke Marsden on 44 (0)161-260-2100 or email claire@mtjpr.co.uk.
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