Textured Vegetable Protein to be locally produced in Australian first

Textured Vegetable Protein to be locally produced in Australian first

Australia’s largest and longest established manufacturer of soy products, King International Pty Ltd, has announced that it will begin producing Textured Vegetable Protein (TVP) using whole Queensland soybeans.

This decision will make King International the only TVP manufacturer using locally grown soybeans in an end-to-end production process that’s one hundred percent Australian owned and operated.

King International first opened in 1987, and is widely known for producing soy yogurts, dips, cheeses, and tofu for sale across Australia and New Zealand. The Brisbane based TVP factory, located in Archerfield, represents the next stage of this trailblazing company’s growth.

“While some TVP products are packed in Australia, our competitors typically use soybeans grown in India or Asia. So, we are very proud of the Queensland grown products we can now offer, which includes a ‘white meat’ style of protein similar to traditional chicken or fish, along with a ‘red meat’ option more like beef,” said King International Founder and Managing Director, Eric Hsu.”We like to think of our TVP as lean muscle food! Whether you’re a commercial customer using our beef style protein to supplement wholesale pies, or incorporating our chicken style protein into canned goods, the culinary applications are endless,” said Mr Hsu. 

 

Final Thoughts

King International will focus on supplying wholesale customers – including pet food companies, vegan brands, and food service operators – before targeting Australia’s mainstream retail market.

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LGV!