Charice Grace to assume new role as manager, trade marketing and stewardship
March 23, 2021
The Almond Board of California (ABC) welcomed Charice Grace to the organization as new manager of trade marketing and stewardship. In her position, Grace will lead the execution of all trade public relations and advertising activities for North America.
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.
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.
The second annual international campaign educates consumers about walnuts' unique nutrient composition
March 3, 2021
The California Walnut Commission announced its second annual "Power of 3" global marketing campaign, which builds on the successful 2020 campaign. "Power of 3" launched on March 3 with a first-ever global event celebrated in the USA, Germany, India, Japan, South Korea, Spain, Turkey, the United Kingdom and the Middle East to showcase how they like to get their daily handful of walnuts.
Company calls for children to sit on its Board of Imagination
February 24, 2021
Sun-Maid imagines a world where anything is possible. After all, Sun-Maid has transformed raisins into a range of whole fruit-based snacks, and is now thinking bigger and acting more boldly to bring imagination to life through a company-wide commitment.
Healthful ingredients such as heritage grains, seeds, and legumes, as well as inclusions like nuts and dried fruits, make contributions to the whole cereal package
Today's cereal formulations are adjusting to keep up with consumer trends of eating cereal at all times of the day and seeking more nutrition from both hot and cold varieties.
Produce for Better Health Foundation's ongoing study shows fruit and vegetable consumption has declined nearly 10%
February 23, 2021
Despite decades of industry and public health efforts, America's fruit and vegetable consumption continues to decline, according to newly released State of the Plate: America's Fruit and Vegetable Consumption Trends research from the Produce for Better Health Foundation (PBH).
California Walnuts partners with Produce for Better Health to help processors promote plant-based nutrition
February 16, 2021
While global health experts agree that eating more plants is the single most important action people can take to enjoy happier, healthier lives, nine out of 10 Americans aren’t eating enough fruits and vegetables. NowThe California Walnut Board has partnered with the Produce for Better Health Foundation (PBH) to introduce Have A Plant®: The Plant-Forward Eating Guide.
Studies support tart cherry juice role in recovery after strenuous exercise
February 12, 2021
The use of tart cherry products to aid recovery after strenuous exercise is becoming increasingly popular – relied on by college and professional athletes, as well as recreational exercisers.
Transaction expected to close in first half of 2021, subject to regulatory approvals
February 11, 2021
The Kraft Heinz Company announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its nuts business to Hormel Foods Corporation in a cash transaction for $3.35 billion. The proposed transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2021, subject to regulatory review and approval.