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In the U.S., Century Tuna Wants to Be Known for Plant-Based Burgers

Seeks bite out of $20 billion market.
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Photo/s: UnMEAT/Century Pacific Foods/Handout
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Century Pacific Food Inc, best known in the Philippines for its tuna brand, said it was heading to the U.S. with its plant-based burger patties, seeking a bite out of a $20 billion (P970 billion) market.

The UnMEAT plant-based burger is available in the country through Shakey's, which like Century Pacific is co-owned by the Po family. For it's U.S. debut this year, the company tapped Filipina chef Nicole Ponseca of New York's Jeepney restaurant.

Burgers with plant-based patties shouldn't cost up to 40% more than regular burgers, Century Pacific said in a statement. It's made with non-GMO plant-based ingredients, with zero cholesterol and trans-fat, while offering a healthy source of protein and fiber. 

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The patties also contain soy protein, vegetable oil, onion, wheat, salt, vinegar, and soy sauce, the company said.

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“Our legacy is rooted in providing quality proteins across a number of food categories, from dairy to plant-based,” said Century Pacific COO Gregory Banzon.

“This is only the beginning of our commitment to delivering delicious and affordable plant-based options," he said.

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