PowerPlant Ventures welcomes premium beverage brand home under new zico rising platform
January 18, 2021
PowerPlant Ventures announced that the fund has acquired ZICO coconut water from The Coca-Cola Company. PowerPlant Ventures, a growth equity investor, was co-founded and is co-led by Mark Rampolla, who is the brand visionary behind ZICO, which he founded in 2004 and sold to The Coca-Cola Company in 2013.
Sweetened with allulose and monk fruit, this cereal targets consumers following a keto diet or for those simply looking to reduce sugar and carbohydrate intake
January 18, 2021
Kashi, a pioneer in natural foods, launched Kashi GO Keto-Friendly Cereal — the brand's first keto-friendly offering. Made with 12g of plant-based protein and one gram of sugar, consumers can enjoy the delicious grain-free cereals without guilt.
Over the past five years, US consumers added 25 between-meal snacking occasions per capita
January 18, 2021
Whether it’s for a nutritious treat, comfort from stress, or a quick meal, US consumers increasingly turn to fruits, nuts, and ready-to-eat snack foods throughout the day, reports The NPD Group. Over the past five years, Americans added 25 between-meal snacking occasions per capita, from 505 between-meal snacking occasions per capita in 2015 to 530 in 2020, and consumption of snack foods at meals increased from 21% of eatings in 2010 to 26% in 2020.
New real fruit innovation is made with three or fewer ingredients and fortified with Vitamin C
January 15, 2021
Solely, an organic fruit jerky and dried fruit brand, launched Organic Whole Fruit Gummies exclusively at Whole Foods Market locations nationwide. The Solely Organic Whole Fruit Gummies contain only two or three ingredients, real whole fruit, Vitamin C, and nothing else. Each pouch contains 0.7oz of fruit and contains 60-70 calories.
The packaging innovation, a first for the Kraft Mac & Cheese brand, is expected to be in market later this year
January 15, 2021
Kraft Mac & Cheese announced it is developing and testing the brand’s first-ever recyclable fiber-based microwavable cup. Upon testing completion, the brand will launch a new Kraft Mac & Cheese Shapes variety later in 2021 using the new cup and design.
Nellson Nutraceutical LLC, the full-service nutritional bar and powder provider in North America, announced the appointment of Jean Filion to chief executive officer. He succeeds Jamie Better, effective today.
The company makes the tahini from Ethiopian sesame seeds and packages it in shake-and-squeeze bottles for convenience
January 14, 2021
The company makes the tahini from Ethiopian sesame seeds and packages it in shake-and-squeeze bottles for convenience. The new variety contains a blend of 100% natural harissa spices for a distinctively aromatic, roasted-chile pepper flavor profile with a kick.
New alternative milk line includes Oat M*lk, Almond M*lk and Barista Edition Alternative M*lk
January 13, 2021
Modern Meat Inc., a plant-based meat manufacturer, announced the launch of its dairy alternative milk line featuring an Oat M*lk, Almond M*lk and Barista Edition Alternative M*lk. The ingredients used in the milks are all natural, vegan, and GMO free.
Ethos Seafood develops and sells pre-packaged, chilled seafood products to retail grocers
January 13, 2021
Santa Monica Seafood, a national seafood processor and distributor headquartered in Southern California, announced that it has closed a purchase agreement for the equity interest in its Ethos Seafood Group division that had been owned by an outside, unaffiliated group. Santa Monica Seafood now owns 100% of Ethos Seafood.
SweeGen announces successful scale-up of Bestevia Reb N
January 12, 2021
SweeGen is making possible a healthier, more guilt-free, and sweeter world with the commercialization of Bestevia® Rebaudioside N (Reb N), a special zero-calorie, highly sought-after natural stevia sweetener.