PPV Fund III will continue to invest in consumer-facing brands that are better for people and the planet and will focus solely on growth stage companies. PPV Fund III will invest between $15 million and $40 million in target companies as active, primarily minority, investors.

Useful for lunch, or as a shared appetizer, the new flatbreads feature Daiya's award-winning Cutting Board Cheeze Shreds on top of a thin gluten-free crust. 

Two chef-driven consumer packaged goods brands Wicked Kitchen and Good Catch are making a splash in the industry by announcing Wicked’s acquisition of the premier plant-based seafood brand’s North American channels. The deal will extend Wicked Kitchen’s multi-category plant-based offerings to frozen and ambient seafood products enhancing the company’s expansive portfolio of meal solutions and ingredients.

Today’s consumer is more knowledgeable about the risks of high mercury and metal levels in canned tuna from some of America’s most recognized food brands. These health concerns have opened up the tuna market for all diet options – from vegans to pescatarians and more.

Ingredients include filtered water, organic gluten free oats, organic cocoa, pure organic vanilla extract made from vanilla beans, and Himalayan pink salt. 

The sandwich was originally meant to be a limited time offering, but based on the overwhelming positive response, the Buona team decided to keep the sandwich on their menu and create a fully cooked version consumers can easily make themselves at home.

Inspired by the success of Califia’s Oat Barista Blend, Pumpkin Spice Oat Barista froths, steams and is made with simple, plant-based ingredients, including real pumpkin puree plus cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.

Mary’s Gone Cheezee Plant-Based Crackers deliver a creamy, mild cheddar appeal of cheese without dairy ingredients. 

The companies will work toward accelerating New Culture’s food service and consumer applications with the support of ADM’s broad portfolio of product development resources and capabilities.

"As demand for vegan cheese continues to grow, many consumers have been vocal about how difficult it has been to find a plant-based cheese that lives up to their expectations," said David Cherrie, Saputo Dairy USA vice president, marketing and innovation.