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While whole eggs, yolks and egg whites all supply practical benefits to baked goods, it is egg whites that achieve a lofty, stable foam for aeration or a leavening effect. In fact, egg whites, when whipped, can produce foam six to eight times greater in volume than the original liquid.

Schwan’s Food Service, Inc. announced that it has joined forces with fellow CJ CheilJedang (CJCJ) subsidiary, TMI Trading, to offer a wide array of 100-plus authentic Asian food menu solutions for foodservice operators in the United States. Together, CJCJ, Schwan’s and TMI are bringing their complementary Asian food heritages, expertise and capabilities to market as a single portfolio to drive Asian category growth for foodservice distributors and operators nationwide.

JBS USA wasn’t one of the first companies active in the meat alternatives space, yet the Greeley, Colo., meat and poultry giant (one of the nation’s largest) is on pace to disrupt the category! JBS formed Planterra Foods in Boulder County and invested years of research in food science, consumer insights and packaging in support of OZO™, a new line that debuted just this past April. 

PURE Bioscience, Inc., creator of the patented non-toxic silver dihydrogen citrate (SDC) antimicrobial, announced the appointment of Jason Kawata as its new vice president of technology, food division.

In partnership with Boardwalk Frozen Treats, LLC, fairlife is extending its dairy nutrition credentials to the $14B ice cream category, the company's first venture away from beverage-related products and into frozen desserts. fairlife® Light Ice Cream will be available at select retail stores.

The “plant-based revolution” is the term Innova Market Insights uses for the continuing worldwide boom in plant-based food and beverages. In the US and in Europe, for example, the demand for meat alternatives is rising rapidly. In addition to health and enjoyment, food shoppers say they also are considering safety, environment and animal welfare when buying foods. Experts even suggest that consumers are even rethinking their eating habits in light of the world’s COVID-19 pandemic. 

Kemin Industries used the 2020 Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting and Food Expo (IFT20) virtual event to highlight its range of clean label antimicrobial and antioxidant solutions. 

As minority shareholders, the new investors will join the company’s existing partners, including Verlinvest-CR JV and the company’s founders, on Oatly’s dynamic journey. As part of this transaction, Oatly’s founders will also be reinvesting in the company’s growth by providing additional capital.

Home Chef, one of the leading meal kit delivery companies with 3.5 million meals delivered each month, announces a new collaboration with Impossible Foods. Each week, Home Chef will offer several recipes where customers can choose to swap out traditional animal-based proteins for the award-winning, plant-based Impossible Burger as part of its "Customize It" feature.

As consumers continue to search for healthier food options, vegetables as star players in formulations are enjoying a renaissance.