Ready-to-eat chicken snacks are all natural, gluten free and a good source of protein
March 17, 2021
K2 Ventures, a Boston-based startup dedicated to creating nutritious, whole ingredient snacks, announced the launch of a new protein snack (jerky) brand called Brave Good Kind (BGK), with all-natural Tender Chicken Bites as its first product.
It's true that plant-based meat, poultry and seafood alternatives are generating headlines (and new products) by the score. Yet it doesn't take long to see that mainstream meat, poultry and seafood items truly fuel the flame in grocery sales.
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.
Butterball Farms develops Garlic Herb Butter Dollops for ready meals, meat, poultry, seafood and more
March 11, 2021
Few flavors evoke a rich and savory flavor more than garlic herb butter. Consumers crave its extraordinary flavor and smooth, creamy texture from steakhouses and fine dining.
Kalsec introduces DuraShield™ Antimicrobial Natural Food Protection Blends. This unique product harnesses the enhanced synergies of natural antioxidants combined with natural antimicrobials to improve both shelf life and food safety in a variety of applications, including meat and poultry, deli salads, dips, sauces and dressings.
Niman Ranch expands product offerings with new Bacon and Vermont Maple Breakfast Sausage varieties to meet continued demand for homemade breakfasts
March 10, 2021
New Applewood Smoked Bacon Breakfast Sausage from Niman Ranch are made with Niman Ranch’s award-winning artisanal uncured bacon, are one of two new additions to the brand’s breakfast sausage line.
Convenience retailer brings back popular Wild Alaskan Pollock and Fish Fridays seal
March 9, 2021
7-Eleven, Inc. stores introduced Wild Alaskan Pollock Fish Bites. The limited-edition offering includes five bite-sized morsels of herb panko-crusted Alaskan pollock filets served on a skewer with a side of tartar sauce for dipping.
DSM elevates plant-based offering with first-of-its-kind vegan fish flavor
March 8, 2021
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.
Walstrom worked his way up to CEO and president, successfully steering the Minnesota-based company through 26 years
February 23, 2021
More than 26 years ago, Morey’s brought in Jim Walstrom − who had an established presence in the seafood industry at the time − to come work for the company.