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.

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.

Greg Steltenpohl, Founder of Califia Farms and innovator in the plant-based foods space, has passed away.

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.

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.

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.

Royal DSM introduces Maxavor® Fish YE – a new vegan, 100% allergen-free flavor solution. Derived from algal oil, this unique innovation allows food manufacturers to deliver an authentic fish taste and mouthfeel in a variety of plant-based fish alternative applications, in addition to fish-based products.

Say hello to the bold and reimagined noodle from immi, the world’s first low-carb, high-protein instant ramen. immi’s mission is to enrich lives through the vibrant world of Asian American food, starting with the reinvention of one of the world’s most nostalgic and crave worthy foods.

NUMU Vegan Cheese is currently available at pizzerias including Paulie Gee's, Motorino, Belluci's and Scarr's, and restaurants and delis such as Gallioto's Vegan Italian Deli and Orchard Grocer. 

The want of more protein in diets have US consumers seeking the macronutrient from a variety sources, reports The NPD Group. Protein, the nutritional counterpart to fat and carbohydrates, is considered the body’s building blocks, and can be found in a long list of foods, like seafood, meat, poultry, eggs, legumes, and vegetables.