Fresh, healthy meals using restaurant-quality ingredients are at the heart of a Café Spice experience
July 10, 2020
Many Café Spice internationally themed prepared meals, enjoyed by grocery and specialty-market shoppers, are now available for delivery across the United States in areas served by Amazon Fresh.
New study provides insight for retailers when merchandising plant-based meat products
July 10, 2020
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 new tortilla is the result of a partnership between Tia Lupita and Renewal Mill, a Bay Area business focused on upcycled flour innovation
July 8, 2020
Tia Lupita, a Bay Area Mexican food brand, debuted an upcycled tortilla, the latest addition to its popular grain-free cactus tortilla line which has gained market share against major category players over recent months.
IFF Health attains Non-GMO Project Verified certification for plant-based men’s health ingredient
July 2, 2020
IFF Health has received Non-GMO Project Verified certification for its Go-Less® Men, an extract, for healthy bladder function in men. The activity of this plant-based ingredient is supported by clinical trials.
Blake Zimmerman to take on role as director of brand sales
July 2, 2020
Path of Life, known for their plant-based, frozen quinoa, rice, and veggie blends, has welcomed Blake Zimmerman to the Live Simple family as the director of brand sales.
Danisco Planit line offers solutions for plant-based food and beverages
July 2, 2020
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.
The brand will continue to be diabetic and keto-friendly, gluten-free, feature all-natural ingredients and no sugar alcohols
July 2, 2020
Re:THINK Ice Cream seeks to balance living a healthy lifestyle with the great taste and texture of an authentic, all-natural ice cream experience. In honor of the company’s second anniversary and to celebrate July’s National Ice Cream Month, the Napa Valley-based brand unveiled its newest packaging rebrand and reformulation rolling out on shelves this summer.
Malt Products Corp. sees growing interest in vegan ice cream applications
June 30, 2020
Malt Products Corporation (MPC), a manufacturer of malted barley extract and other natural, nutritious sweeteners, has experienced an uptick in demand for its all-natural sweeteners in the burgeoning vegan ice cream market. The increased interest showcases both heightened consumer engagement with pantry-friendly ingredients and the particulars of providing vegan dairy alternatives with attractive taste and texture.
California's almond industry documents its sustainability journey—involving everything from water use to bee protection measures
June 26, 2020
As consumers are increasingly interested in sustainability and the environmental footprint of the foods they eat, the Almond Board of California (ABC) recognizes that it's important for manufacturers to be able to report on and communicate about their supply chain sustainability.
Company to introduce artificial intelligence line of equipment; remote, live-streaming video services; and mail-in miniature plant trials
June 25, 2020
MicroThermics has been the global leader in small scale, UHT/HTST, and aseptic processing for more than 30 years. Its slogan, “Always Innovating,” is the secret behind its success. But besides its equipment, what does this mean to those in food and beverage new product development?