Peas and beans are typically rotation crops. And most farmers growing legumes also grow grains. Further much of the same equipments, storage and system of transportation are used. Therefore one should always expect to have a certain amount of contamination of grains, as well as other impurities, when buying legumes from a farmer. #Vestkorn has…
Brigde2Food is an important arena for the plant-based food value chain, bringing together business, research professionals, and other stakeholders from around the World to advance and accelerate for a better food world. This summit and exhibition aim to achieve stronger, more commercial and inspiring outcomes for the plant-based food industry. The top specialists in class…
Vestkorn uses our natural pea protein concentrate as the basis when producing textured pea protein: Pulsetex®. Our protein contains no salt as it is naturally produced without the use of chemicals, implying very low level of salt in all our textured proteins. This makes the textured proteins from Vestkorn both healthier and easier to use…
It is a long tradition in Norway to celebrate the constitution-day 17.May. Unlike many other countries this is not celebrated by a military parade, but by a parade in every city and village of children celebrating our freedom. This year it is different. There are no happy children in the streets, singing and celebrating. Yet…
Vestkorn is pleased to announce the appointment of Gunn Elin Hodne South to the position of Marketing & Innovation Manager, reporting to CCO Marius Spiten-Nysæter. Vestkorn´s ambition is to strengthen its commercial focus and to become even more market oriented towards the food industry. The new position will focus on customer needs throughout the business…
Remove the Sodium / salt issue from your product! Many textured plant proteins are high in Sodium. This gives you a challenge when formulating, and can be a major concern for many consumers, limiting your potential. Vestkorn textured faba protein – Pulsetex® is practically without Sodium. It is not produced by the use of chemicals…
Today the undersea tunnel “Ryfylketunnelen” connecting Stavanger and Tau was opened. For decades a ferry has been necessary traveling to our plant from Stavanger. This tunnel decreases travel time and simplify logistics to and from Vestkorn and is highly appreciated. We look forward welcoming you to our plant through the new road! https://www.nrk.no/rogaland/verdens-lengste-undersjoiske-tunnel-apner-1.14840546
Oprettede afdeling i Holstebro: Satser nu stort på kødfri ingredienser Flere vil have kødfri produkter – også i fremtiden. Det er Henrik Andersen fra Vestkorn sikker på. Firmaet oprettede i foråret en afdeling i Holstebro, og nu lanceres der nye ingredienser, der kan bruges i kødfri produkter. Forventningen til salget er stort. Les mer her:…
Vestkorn launches textured pea protein & textured faba protein to meet the increasing demand for sustainable meat-alternatives. Vestkorn Pulsetex ® Fabaprotein and Vestkorn Pulstex ® Peaprotein. Vestkorn, a leading producer of pea protein and faba protein, launches a range of textured pea protein and textured faba protein. By the launch Vestkorn targets to meet the increasing demand…
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