In honor of Black History Month, the Kroger Co. celebrated a variety of Black-owned and founded businesses. Whether it is a customer favorite or new and exciting brand, the retailer is showcasing must-have products for shoppers to add to their cart on their next shopping trip.

One of the most impactful changes to the recipe is the shift to avocado oil which helped reduce the saturated fat in the products by 60%1 to just 2g per serving while still delivering a juicy, mouthwatering eating experience.

The company unveiled its new, evolved Blueprint, which acts as a strategic compass for the organization. The Blueprint outlines the company's five core strategies in its pursuit of delivering shared value for its stakeholders.

“Cultivating the next generation of culinary innovators is both a privilege and a passion. Working on the competition with the students at IIT, sponsored by the Washington Red Raspberry Commission, has been a rewarding journey,” said Zal Taleyarkhan, Corporate Research Chef, Charlie Baggs Culinary Innovations.

Throughout the 12-week program, emerging brands get support and connections to help them successfully scale. SKU's tailor-made curriculum covers a breadth of key topics, including operations, channel strategy, innovation, supply chain and fundraising.

“In today’s media landscape, headlines often sensationalize conflicting opinions on the role sweeteners should play in a healthy diet,” Wendy Reinhardt Kapsak, MS, RDN, IFIC president & CEO, said. 

The pea protein market size is poised for substantial growth, with an estimated value of $1.7 billion in 2022 and a projected CAGR of 11.9% to reach $2.9 billion by 2027. North America stands at the forefront, holding the largest share in both volume and value during the forecast period.

White River Soy Processing, LLC (White River), a developer and operator of oilseed processing plants in the US, announced that it purchased Benson Hill Ingredients, LLC, which operates an established food grade soybean processing facility in Creston, Iowa, from Benson Hill, Inc.

With an impressive leadership track record and a deep understanding of the food and beverage market, Maria Stipp is poised to drive Suja Life to transformative new heights as the company continues to build its strong portfolio of consumer brands. 

Döhler will dedicate substantial fermentation capacity to the production of Superbrewed Food’s patented Postbiotic Protein ingredient, which will support product launches in 2024 in several food categories in the United States with multiple consumer package foods companies.