Plant-Based Makers Gain Pea Protein Access in US
Food makers in the United States and Canada can now source Roquette's plant proteins and fibers through Foodology by Univar Solutions.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Vegetarian
Univar Solutions has entered a distribution relationship with Roquette in North America, expanding Foodology by Univar Solutions' plant-based offerings to include plant proteins and fibers. The agreement covers customers in the United States and Canada and was announced on November 4, 2026.
Why it matters
For food and beverage makers working on plant-based products, the agreement widens the set of plant proteins and fibers available through a single North American distributor. Broader access to these ingredients may help manufacturers develop products such as protein beverages, fortified snacks, and meat alternatives.
The information comes from a corporate announcement of a distribution agreement, not from a clinical or independent study. The announcement reports Roquette's scale but provides no performance or outcome data for the products involved.
The players
Univar Solutions
A global chemical and ingredient distributor headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois, which operates the Foodology by Univar Solutions food ingredients business.
Roquette
A plant-based ingredients company with over 90 years of expertise, known for plant proteins, soluble fibers, and cellulosic ingredients used in food and nutrition.
The details
The agreement builds on an existing cellulosics relationship between the two companies and adds Roquette's NUTRALYS plant proteins and NUTRIOSE soluble fibers to the North American offering. NUTRALYS pea protein is made from non-GMO yellow peas using Roquette's patented water-based process, while NUTRIOSE soluble fiber is sourced from non-GMO wheat or corn. The cellulosics portfolio includes METHOCEL, WELLENCE, ETHOCEL, TABULOSE, and MICROCEL.
Timeline
November 4, 2026: Univar Solutions announced the distribution relationship with Roquette.
Health Landscape
Pea protein is one of several plant-based protein sources that food makers have used to meet demand for meat alternatives and protein-enriched products. Expanded distribution of processed plant proteins and soluble fibers reflects continued commercial growth in the plant-based segment of the food ingredients market.
If you follow a plant-based diet, these ingredients may appear in more packaged foods, protein beverages, and snacks sold in North America over time. Plant proteins and fibers are common components of such products, so it is worth checking nutrition labels and discussing your overall protein and fiber intake with your doctor or a registered dietitian.
The takeaway
The agreement is a supply-chain development that may make more plant-based ingredients available to manufacturers in the United States and Canada. Readers who eat plant-based can keep track of protein and fiber sources on product labels and check any dietary changes with a clinician.
Further reading
For more on plant-based eating, see the Vegetarian section.
