LINCK Will Debut Pulse-Based Range at SIAL Paris
The manufacturer will showcase six new meat-free items for private label retail at the upcoming trade show.
Updated on Oct. 2, 2026 in Vegetarian
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LINCK will exhibit a new line of pulse-based sausages and mince products at SIAL Paris from October 17 to October 21, 2026. The range features six varieties produced at the company's Belgium facility.
Why it matters
These products offer a clean-label alternative to standard plant-based meat substitutes by excluding methylcellulose. The launch aims to provide retailers with versatile, private-label options using ingredients like fava beans, peas, wheat, chickpeas, and black beans.
The line includes five sausage types and one mince product, with foodservice packs available in 2kg sizes. Retail products maintain a shelf life of 30 days when chilled or 270 days when frozen.
The players
LINCK
Founded in 1998, this company operates a manufacturing facility in Belgium and maintains its headquarters in Monaco.
The details
The company offers the products in neutral packaging specifically for private label use. Commercial support for these items is available in Dutch, French, and English.
Timeline
LINCK was founded in 1998.
The exhibition will occur at SIAL Paris from October 17 to October 21, 2026.
Culture Shift
This move highlights the industry's shift toward cleaner ingredient lists and the rejection of synthetic thickeners like methylcellulose in plant-based foods. It reflects a growing focus on ingredient transparency as consumers increasingly prioritize whole-food components over processed additives.
Retailers looking to stock private label plant-based items can now access these products in chilled or frozen formats. The use of legumes like fava beans and chickpeas offers a distinct nutritional profile for consumers seeking soy-free, wheat-based or bean-based meat alternatives.
The takeaway
Manufacturers continue to refine plant-based recipes by stripping away complex additives to appeal to health-conscious consumers. Retailers can utilize these pulse-based products to expand their private label offerings with cleaner, versatile plant protein sources.
What happens next
LINCK will showcase its pulse-based range at the SIAL Paris exhibition, which is scheduled for October 17 through October 21, 2026.
Further reading
Explore more industry developments in the Vegetarian section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by vegconomist - the vegan business magazine.
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