The innovative tempeh brand partners with the pioneers in plant-based frozen pizza to create a new Masala inspired limited edition pizza.
Better Nature, the innovative, UK-based tempeh brand has joined forces with One Planet Pizza, the UK’s first plant-based frozen pizza company to create the world’s first frozen tempeh pizza.
The limited-edition pizza, named “Masala Tempehtation”, is topped with Better Nature’s Moreish Masala Better Bites, Masala sauce, green peppers, red onion, coriander, chickpeas and Applewood’s smoky vegan cheese. The name of the pizza was chosen through a competition run on Instagram by both brands with over 150 entries.
Tempeh is an all-natural plant-based protein originating in Indonesia that’s packed with protein, fibre and a range of micronutrients including iron and calcium. It’s typically made by fermenting cooked soybeans together into a dense block that’s easy to cook and great for the gut. However, it can be made out of any legume, nut, grain or seed – Better Nature’s Masala Better Bites are made out of lupin beans, a protein-rich legume found in Germany and Australia.
Elin Roberts, co-founder and Head of Marketing at Better Nature comments, “We’re so excited to be collaborating with One Planet Pizza. Their products really help people re-imagine the food they can enjoy on a vegan diet, making ethical eating more accessible to the masses. .
“It wasn’t so long ago that it was a struggle to find vegan pizzas in restaurants – even without the cheese – so to now be able to pick up a frozen one in-store or online to enjoy in the comfort of your own home is very exciting for our industry. Making plant-based alternatives in more accessible formats is key if we’re going to change consumer eating habits for a more sustainable future. To see our tasty tempeh help lead the way in that change is a really inspiring moment for us all at Better Nature.”
Joe Hill, co-founder and Director of One Planet Pizza adds, “A collaboration between us and Better Nature was only natural – two purpose-driven plant-based brands coming together to create something unique, doughy and tempeh-ting. When we chose to create a Masala-spiced pizza, we wanted to ensure that the cultural history of the Masala sauce was highlighted. We reached out to Analida from Ethnic Spoon – a passionate advocate and educator of culinary cultural history – who was able to educate us about the fascinating history of the Masala Sauce, which we will be sharing on our social media channels. This limited-edition flavour is the first of its kind and we’re looking forward to hearing people’s reviews!”
500 “Masala Tempehtation” pizzas will be released on the 28th of September and will be available to purchase at £23.80 for four or £25.20 for five on the One Planet Pizza website.
About One Planet Pizza
One Planet Pizza likes to do frozen pizza differently. They create plant-based pizza with a purpose, never using animal ingredients in their creations, and are committed to revolutionising the reputation of plant-based food through their innovative and indulgent recipes.. One Planet Pizza has the health of the planet at the centre of all they do, using 100% recyclable and compostable packaging for every pizza – making them a zero-to-landfill product. It all started with one simple question; why can’t a customer get hold of a great tasting plant-based frozen pizza? Back in 2016, this question soon became an idea that co-founders Mike and Joe weren’t afraid to ignore. Three months later, One Planet Pizza was born, and together they started the UK’s first ever crowdfunding campaign for a 100% plant-based company. One Planet Pizza is heavy on the “cheeze” and toppings, but 20% lighter on the carbon footprint and 50% lighter on the salt and sugar compared to traditional meat and dairy pizzas. In other words, every slice is better for you and for the planet. This is the future of pizza, and it tastes incredible.One Planet Pizza produces over 500 pizzas per day and have scooped up multiple awards for their pioneering pizzas and ethical approach to business. They are available to buy in over 500 independent shops around the UK, as well as Wholefoods UK, As Nature Intended, and online at Ocado and The Vegan Kind. For more information, please visit: oneplanetpizza.com
We produced Betsy’s Tempeh in Mich. in the mid 90’s and it is so great to see tempeh now in more stores. We sold our tempeh both as patties and crumbles and the customers loved the idea of the crumbles since they could use them in tacos, chili, etc.