Vegamo: Expanding the Range with Organic Tempeh

The plant-based meat alternatives market continues to show a positive trend: by January 2026, it reaches a value of approximately 225 million euros, marking a growth of almost +5% in value compared to the previous year. A deeper analysis, however, highlights a key point: excluding new product launches, the category has seen a decline compared to last year. This data confirms that the growth of meat alternatives is primarily driven by innovation and the introduction of new references, which are the main engine of growth. In this context, expanding the range emerges as a strategic lever essential for maintaining dynamism, attractiveness, and shelf relevance.

In line with this trend, Atlante is expanding its Vegamo range with the introduction of organic tempeh, a product that is gaining increasing attention in the Italian market due to its nutritional properties and traditional production process. This launch represents a natural evolution for the brand, further strengthening its position in the plant-based segment with a distinctive product that combines simplicity, identity, and nutritional value.

What is Tempeh

Tempeh is a traditional Indonesian food made from fermented soybeans. Unlike other soy-based products, such as tofu, tempeh is made using whole beans, which are bound together through a natural fermentation process, resulting in a compact block. This method gives tempeh a firm texture and a mild, slightly nutty flavor, making it perfect for a wide range of culinary preparations.

Nutritional Properties

From a nutritional perspective, tempeh is an excellent source of complete plant-based protein and boasts a significant amount of fiber. The fermentation process enhances the digestibility of soybeans and the bioavailability of nutrients, making the product easily absorbable. Cholesterol-free and with predominantly unsaturated fats, tempeh is a satiating food, perfect for a balanced and mindful diet, and integrates seamlessly into a healthy, plant-based lifestyle.

Vegamo Tempeh: Organic and Innovative

Vegamo Tempeh is organic, in line with the brand’s philosophy of prioritizing selected ingredients and controlled supply chains. This new product represents an innovative offering in the Italian market, where tempeh is still scarce on supermarket shelves. Thanks to its high quality and traditional production method, Vegamo is able to provide consumers with a healthy, tasty, and sustainable alternative, perfect for those looking to enrich their diet with plant-based ingredients without compromising on flavor.

Vegamo Tempeh Distribution

Starting from April, Vegamo Tempeh will be available at MD stores, expanding the plant-based offering with a high-quality product. The introduction of this new item responds to the growing demand for plant-based products that meet the needs of an increasingly health-conscious and sustainability-driven consumer base. Vegamo Tempeh thus enters a rapidly expanding market, where plant-based alternatives are gaining more and more ground.