Florida Food Products, LLC (“FFP”) announced that the United States Patent Trial and Appeal Board (“PTAB”) has ruled in favor of the meat industry and FFP by invalidating an industry player’s attempt to patent how meat companies apply natural curing agents. 

Crone brings over a decade of experience in sustainable food systems, primarily working with the consumer packaged goods industry to implement global programs related to sustainable agriculture, ethical sourcing, and food security. 

Following the successful launch of Babybel Plant-Based last year Babybel® is bringing the first new flavor to its alternative dairy lineup with the introduction of Babybel Plant-Based White Cheddar Cheese Alternative this spring.

hemperella announces the May 2023 launch of an innovative new line of hemp-based superfood products in 900 LIDL stores across Poland and 400 LIDL stores throughout the Netherlands and become a hemp Superfood brand for consumers who want to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Both Upcycled Certified™ breads contain 10% of ReGrained SuperGrain+®, UP, Inc.’s flagship ingredient. ReGrained SuperGrain+® contributes unique flavor depth, naturally fortified nutritional attributes, and an authentic sustainability story.

The McCormick® brand and Tabitha Brown are expanding their partnership to add five new salt free, vegan seasoning products to grocery stores nationwide. 

The Hershey Company announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire two manufacturing plants from Weaver Popcorn Manufacturing, a recognized leader in popcorn production and co-packing, and a co-manufacturer of Hershey's SkinnyPop brand.

KIND Snacks launched a three-year pilot project in regenerative agriculture, the KIND Almond Acres Initiative. This initiative builds off KIND's announcement last year of progress made to its prior commitment to source 100% of its almonds from bee-friendly farms by 2025.

Pioneer of meat free, and home to Quorn, Marlow Foods announced plans to make the super protein in Quorn, mycoprotein, available to other food and beverage manufacturers.

The Originate Initiative will showcase the company's approach to enterprise-wide innovation, as well as information from the company's newest center of excellence, Brand Fuel, which works to ensure that company decisions and investments are guided by insightful market analysis and a deep understanding of where and how consumers shop and eat.