Philippines-based plant-based meat manufacturer, WTH Foods, has launched Umani, a new range of frozen plant-based products drawing on Filipino culture
The new range of frozen meals is part of its goal of helping to feed the planet’s estimated population of 10 billion people by 2050.
The new WTH Foods Umani frozen range includes sausages, burgers, meatballs, mince, sisig, tapa, tuna, and a holiday ham roast.
Umani’s products are made from wheat, soy, and microalgae. According to the company, the products offer a good source of protein and fibre while being free from trans fats, cholesterol, hormones, and antibiotics common in conventional meat.
“We, at WTH Foods, innovate food experiences and transform the way the world eats one plate at a time,” commented Carissa Lim, co-founder and chief operating officer, WTH Foods. “We hope to raise awareness on nutrition, sustainability and food security, and find new ways to satisfy the population’s dietary protein requirements.”
The company it will also turn its attention to the booming plant-based seafood category beyond the tuna offered in the Umani range. “We use microalgae for food applications, such as plant-based seafood, beverages, sauces and high-moisture extrusion. Our R&D will develop our microalgae solutions for biomass supply, extraction of value ingredients, and development and isolation of our own strain,” Lim added.
WTH has been working with universities, government agencies, and R&D teams to develop new products and expand its reach. It is eyeing expansion to southeast Asia, Europe, North America, and the Middle East over the next few years.
“We expect to grow in terms of distribution and register the products with appropriate regulatory agencies for global expansion and presence in Asia Pacific and Europe. We would collaborate with other businesses and improve accessibility to our products and services,” Lim concluded.
