Lantmännen launches NordPea protein isolate
Lantmännen, a Swedish agricultural cooperative, has launched NordPea, a premium pea protein isolate with leading sustainability credentials. It was developed through a joint initiative between Ingredion and Lantmännen, under which the two companies are collaborating on meeting demand for competitive and sustainable plant proteins.
Lantmännen will manufacture NordPea at its new plant protein facility in Lidköping, south-west Sweden, which will have the capacity to process approximately 40,000 tonnes of peas and faba beans annually.
NordPea has been developed for use in plant-based food applications, including dairy analogues. It will be produced in a vertical supply chain from peas grown by Lantmännen’s co-operative farmers in Sweden in line with strict agricultural and sustainability standards. The new manufacturing plant at Lidköping has received support from the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency’s climate investment programme.
The new ingredient will be launched at Food Ingredients Europe 2026; Lantmännen and Ingredion will also deliver a joint presentation focusing on pea protein in the Exhibitor Showcase Theatre on 17 November.
Fredrik Krook, Managing Director Biorefineries at Lantmännen, said: “Pea protein is an increasingly popular choice for food and beverage manufacturers in Europe, and NordPea will help to satisfy this growing demand with a high-quality ingredient produced in a sustainable manner.”
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