Consumers are more informed about alternative protein sources and are taking full advantage of their knowledge
February 23, 2021
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.
Move will further Danone's commitment to bringing innovative, plant-based offerings to consumers
February 19, 2021
Global food and beverage company Danone and Earth Island®, maker of Follow Your Heart brands and a pioneering leader in plant-based foods, announced that it has entered into a share purchase agreement under which Danone will acquire 100% of the shares of Earth Island®.
The first product for the new company is Mushroom Jerky
February 19, 2021
Eat the Change, the company on a mission to create chef-crafted and nutrient-dense snacks that help mitigate climate change, announced the national launch of its first packaged product, Eat the Change Organic Mushroom Jerky
Future-focused organization will drive cross-sector public and private scientific efforts to support confident public health decision-making
February 18, 2021
The Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition Sciences (IAFNS), is a new 501(c)(3) organization focused on catalyzing science for the benefit of public health.
AAK offers line of natural, plant-based specialty lecithins
February 18, 2021
AAK, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of value-adding specialty vegetable fats and oils, now offers a line of natural plant-based specialty lecithin emulsifier solutions that help improve nutrition, functionality, and processing of a wide variety of food and beverages.
Move will bring lower-cost, plant-based sugar alternatives to the market
February 17, 2021
American Sugar Refining, Inc., a member of ASR Group, made a strategic investment in Bonumose, Inc. to produce and commercialize lower-cost, plant-based alternative sweeteners tagatose and allulose as part of ASR Group’s strategy to provide a variety of products to meet the wide range of consumer needs.
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.
T. Hasegawa USA introduces Boostract natural flavor modifier
February 16, 2021
T. Hasegawa USA introduces its natural flavor modifier BoostractTM to the North American market. This innovative new technology aims to revolutionize the way consumers experience food and beverages by adding or enhancing the effect of kokumi (which translates to “rich taste” in Japanese). Kokumi increases the richness of taste while maintaining balance between different flavors for a more satisfying experience in foods and beverages.