SoVega was started by a family, with fond memories of bonding over tasty and wholesome food. They wanted to share their healthy and delicious plant based foods with their community. The people involved in the making of soy products have experience in farming and agriculture for decades.
Research and demonstration to improve soybean varieties and farm production practices. Market development to increase the usage of soybeans and soybean products. Communications to keep producers informed about the latest developments in the industry. Public policy to impact state, local and national policy decisions in favor of soybean producers.
Soybeans take their place in the market as a healthy source of high-quality protein. About 35 to 38 percent of the calories from soybeans come from protein, which is higher than any other legume. In addition to protein, soybeans are low in saturated fats and high in iron and fiber, when prepared properly. Soybean oil is actually one of the few non-fish sources of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids. The FDA authorized soybean oil’s heart-healthy claim that soybean oil may reduce risk of heart disease.