The list recognizes businesses that have turned challenges into impact-making processes
March 29, 2021
NotCo, a food-tech company in Latin America backed by key venture capital names like Jeff Bezos has been named to Fast Company’s annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies in 2021. The company ranked No.1 in Latin America and top 50 globally.
Study confirms VegD3 is a bioavailable source of vitamin D, making it an ideal alternative for vegans and vegetarians
March 25, 2021
AIDP, Inc. announced findings of a recent bioavailability study on VegD3®, a vegan, organic form of vitamin D3. The study was completed in Ireland through the research and development business, AnaBio Technologies Ltd., together with University College Dublin in 2020.
Although most of today’s new plant-based dairy alternatives are cold—displayed in the dairy case or the freezercase—they constitute one of the supermarket’s hottest and fastest growing segments. And it’s no surprise market observers are scrutinizing every element behind who’s purchasing these products—along with what’s selling, when, where and why.
AAK partners with Big Idea Ventures to accelerate ingredient solutions for alternative meat, dairy products
March 15, 2021
To support new and emerging start-up companies developing alternative meat and dairy products and to create further collaboration opportunities with some of the most recognized players in the food industry, AAK AB (publ.) will invest in Big Idea Ventures' (BIV) New Protein Fund I.
New 10,000-sq-ft production facility to be called the Carolina Smokehouse
March 15, 2021
Barvecue, producers of wood-smoked, plant-based barbecue, broke ground on its new plant-based smokehouse. The 10,000-sq-ft production facility, to be called the Carolina Smokehouse, is scheduled to open in July 2021.
The new pizzas are made with 100% whole-milk mozzarella plus parmesan cheese for flavor and texture
March 11, 2021
Newman's Own is elevating its lineup of quality food products to meet consumer demand by introducing a new line of nutrient-packed Cauliflower Crust Thin and Crispy Pizzas, available in Cheese and Margherita varieties.
Ingredient and formulation technologies have advanced to where the organoleptic and nutritional lines between dairy and dairy analogs have almost seamlessly merged
Plant-based milk analogs and other dairy-alternative products comprise a rapidly growing market segment for a number of reasons, including lactose sensitivity/intolerance, dairy protein allergies, vegetarian lifestyles, and environmental concerns. In the US and UK, cow’s milk consumption has declined while plant-based milk consumption has increased significantly in recent years.
Survey reveals that 58% of coffee drinkers have tried different types of plant-based milks in their coffee during the pandemic
March 9, 2021
Califia Farms, a plant-based beverage company, announced two new additions to its line of Barista Blends: Mushroom Oat Barista Blend and Hemp Barista Blend.