The initiative uses biotechnology to sustainably produce cacao bioactives and support genetic research to improve cacao plant varieties
January 20, 2023
Cacao contains biologically active compounds that support healthy digestion, cardiovascular health, cognition and immunity while reducing risk of inflammation and diabetes.
Company recognized for its proprietary non-GMO soy portfolio
January 19, 2023
The ProTerra Certification program promotes social and environmental sustainability through food and feed supply chains, to support efforts to continuously improve day-to-day business operations and to help organizations to engage and implement the concept of sustainable development.
Plant-based consumer demand is shifting. No longer just a substitute meant to mimic animal products, plant-based is becoming a standalone segment, creating a wide new space for brands to let their innovation instincts grow.
Capital will be used to build out a 600,000 liter production facility in the US to meet surging demand for novel proteins from both traditional and food-tech companies
January 3, 2023
Liberation Labs is commercializing precision fermentation with a global network of purpose built, international manufacturing facilities that enable the next wave of biotechnology advancements to produce alternative protein at scale.
The health of the gut microbiome has been associated with certain chronic disease risk, such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes
December 20, 2022
Scientists in the field have found that the microbial community, or microbiome of the gut, affects not only gastrointestinal health, but has links to the brain, immune system and even our circadian clocks.
Once operational, the 200,000sq-ft facility will have the capacity to produce at least 10,000 metric tons of cultivated meat
December 16, 2022
BELIEVER is making an initial planned investment of $123.35 million in Wilson County, located approximately 40 miles east of Raleigh, N.C., and includes plans to create over 100 new jobs over the next three years.
Global concerns over obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease will usher in the new year’s health and wellness initiatives. Consumers will engage in the annual effort to seek out food and beverage choices with more moderate amounts of nutritive sweeteners (i.e., sucrose and fructose), lower amounts of “undesirable” fats, and fewer calories.
Over the years, bars increasingly focused on health, meal replacement, weight management, and energy. But indulgent branding and product formulations are on the rise again. This turn toward the more extravagant can pave a lucrative path for innovative bar makers.
Dr. Karin Rotem-Wildeman to take on role as chief research & development officer
December 6, 2022
Rotem-Wildeman will lead product development, packaging innovation, flavor technology and associated R&D capabilities. She succeeds David Thomas, who is retiring from KDP after 16 years with the company, as previously announced.