The International Dairy Deli Bakery Association released its latest COVID-19 Impact report. The report reflects how the current pandemic is impacting the bakery, dairy, deli meat, deli, cheese, and deli prepared sectors.

BlueNalu, a food technology company developing cell-based seafood products, announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Pulmuone Co. Ltd., a leader in healthy lifestyle and environmentally-friendly food products headquartered in South Korea. Pulmuone also participated in BlueNalu’s A round of financing, which was announced earlier this year.

The Plant Based Foods Association (PBFA), the trade association representing 170 plant-based food companies, and Kroger, the largest grocery retailer in America, found that plant-based meat sales increased by 23% when those items were sold in the meat department.

The acquisition, led by Sonoma Brands managing director Kevin Murphy, follows Sonoma Brands’ acquisition of KRAVE from The Hershey Company in June 2020, thus joining two chef-crafted, premium jerky brands to create a powerhouse portfolio of brands within the meat snacking space. 

The culinary-focused product extension is the second evolution from the plant-based seafood brand, expanding beyond its existing portfolio of plant-based tuna.

The makers of Lloyd’s® barbeque products launched pecanwood smoked pulled pork and hardwood smoked chicken made with two-time world barbeque sauce champion Pig Beach Mustard BBQ Sauce.

Danisco Planit™ marks the latest evolution in DuPont’s plant-based ingredient portfolio – a comprehensive range of functional ingredients and application expertise for food and beverages made with a ‘planet forward,’ sustainable approach. 

There is a massive demand for protein and many product developers are turning to beef to meet the demand.

PLT Health Solutions announced today that the company and its manufacturing and technology partner Nutriati, LLC (Henrico, Va.) are introducing a new ingredient – based on Artesa® Chickpea technology – that will become the basis of next-generation meat analogue solutions in applications ranging from hamburgers, meatballs and pizza toppings to chicken, fish and pork products. 

OZO features a high-quality pea protein that is a great source of iron, and has been known to aid in muscle growth, weight loss and heart health. The OZO product line uses recyclable trays and cartons to store products, and plant based ink on all of its packaging.