Today, Vegetable is one of the most important sources of protein, which many people want to incorporate in their diet. People are more inclined towards vegetable protein than animal-based protein because there are many consumers who prefer green and natural ingredients, rather than meat protein since it adds cholesterol and might cause serious health concerns. Today, vegetable protein is extensively used as a supplement for food in the beverage and food industry. There are various sources from which vegetable proteins are derived like pea, soy, corns, legumes, lentils, nuts and grains. The demand for vegetable protein is growing in end-user industries and this is one of the crucial driving factors for the vegetable protein market. (Source: Global vegetable protein procurement market intelligence report)

Top vegetable protein suppliers 

Archer Daniels Midland (ADM)

ADM is one of the leading names in vegetable protein, globally. It was founded in the year 1902 and is headquartered in Chicago. ADM has been known for its high-quality products that have helped to cater to the required needs of the world. ADM is one of the leading agricultural food ingredient providers and processors in the world today. It has approximately 31,000 employees and has the presence in more than 170 countries. It was founded in 1902 and is headquartered in the U.S.

Cargill

One of the key suppliers of vegetable protein, Cargill specializes in providing a spectrum of services in various segments like agriculture, food, industrial and financial products. The company was founded in 1865 and is headquartered in the U.S. Cargill has a workforce of nearly 155,000 employees and has offices spread across 70 countries.

DowDuPont

DowDuPont is a combination of two science-based and innovative companies Dow and DuPont. These companies hold leading positions in material science, agriculture, and specialty products. DowDuPont is known for dietary fibers supply in the U.S. It was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in the US. It has its presence in more than 130 countries.

Kerry Group

Kerry Group, founded in 1972, is one of the leading companies in the food and beverages industry. It is headquartered in Ireland. Kerry is a leading supplier of valuable brands and branded foods in Ireland, UK, and other international markets. It is known for the quality and variety that it delivers.

Ingredion

Ingredion is one of the leading global ingredients solutions companies. It specializes in making starch, nutrition ingredients, sweeteners, and biomaterials. These products have high demand in food and beverages industry as well as in the pharmaceuticals and paper industry. It was founded in the year 1906 and is headquartered in Illinois, US.

Wilmar

Wilmar International Limited was founded in the year 1991 and is headquartered in Singapore. Today, it is Asia’s one of the leading agribusiness groups. On the Singapore exchange, it is ranked amongst the largest listed companies by market capitalization. Wilmar is involved in various business activities including oilseed crushing, oil palm cultivation, sugar milling, edible oils refining, specialty fats, biodiesel, manufacturing of consumer products, biodiesel, oleochemicals, rice and flour milling, and fertilizers.