Lantmännen launches NordPea to meet demand for sustainable plant protein

Sweden’s Lantmännen has launched NordPea, a premium pea protein isolate with market-leading sustainability credentials. It was developed through a joint-initiative between Lantmännen and Ingredion, under which the two companies are collaborating on meeting demand for competitive, sustainable, high-quality plant proteins.

Lantmännen will manufacture NordPea at its new €100 million 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.

The new ingredient will receive its official launch at Food Ingredients Europe 2026, where it will take centre-stage on Lantmännen’s stand (30J62) and feature in the New Product Zone. Lantmännen and Ingredion will also deliver a joint-presentation focusing on pea protein in the Exhibitor Showcase Theatre on 17 November at 11.30am.

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.

Fredrik Krook, Managing Director Biorefineries at Lantmännen, commented: “We look forward to introducing NordPea to visitors at Food Ingredients Europe. 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.”

To learn more about NordPea pea protein isolate, visit Lantmännen on Stand 30J62 at this year’s Food Ingredients Europe (Frankfurt, 17-19 November 2026).

ABOUT LANTMANNEN

Lantmännen is an agricultural cooperative and Northern Europe’s leader in agriculture, machinery, bioenergy and food products. Owned by 17,000 Swedish farmers, we have 12,000 employees and an annual turnover of SEK 70 billion. By engaging in research, development and operations throughout the value chain, we take responsibility from field to fork. For more information: www.lantmannen.com