Nestle plant-based food in the offing

Nestle (Thai), a leading consumer goods manufacturer and marketer, is poised to cash in on Thailand’s 900-million-baht plant-based food industry through the launch of its plant-based food products next month.

Cruawan Varunpaichit, business executive officer at Food and Nestle Professional, Nestle Indochina, said the company’s “Harvest Gourmet” plant-based food brand will be made available mainly to restaurant chains.

“Plant-based food is one of the business trends that is capturing consumers’ interest. At present, it is found that more than 25% of the Thai population prioritised plant-based protein intake,” said Ms Cruawan.

“The trend has been practised not only by vegetarians but also those who…