October online celebration with “State of Innovation” panel, winners’ strategy stories
August 28, 2023
Tastes, trends and teamwork helped seven new products earn top honors in Prepared Foods’ 21st annual Spirit of Innovation (SOI) awards competition this summer.
This product survey includes animal-free mozzarella, walnut-based coffee creamer and organic oatmilk
August 23, 2023
"Babybel Plant-Based has seen an overwhelmingly positive response to-date among flexitarian and vegan shoppers," said Ridhi Barber, senior brand manager at Babybel. "We wanted to continue this momentum and introduce a second dairy-free Babybel snack option in the fan favorite White Cheddar variety."
The events of the past few years have sealed cultured dairy in the minds of most consumers as the primary method for attaining a healthy gut microbiome.
Protein is a key and vital nutrient, necessary not only for maintaining muscles and other tissues but for production of key components of the body’s operating systems—virtually every metabolic function relies on the protein structures known as enzymes.
Brand marketing strategies, retail expansions and food science acumen showcase sophistication in evolving plant based segment
August 18, 2023
As consumption and popularity of meat grows globally, it is estimated that animal agriculture contributes nearly 15% of all greenhouse gas emissions. TiNDLE Foods was founded in 2020 by Andre Menezes and Timo Recker, two veterans of both the meat and plant-based food industries, with a mission to reduce our reliance on animal agriculture.
Organic product developers showcase R&D prowess in beverage, candy and meal categories
August 16, 2023
“Here at GoodPop we’re enabling families to make better and healthier choices by cleaning up and innovating in categories that typically have lots of sugar ― from ice cream and freezer pops to now beverages,” said Daniel Goetz, CEO and founder of GoodPop, in a statement. “Not only do our Mini Cans have much less sugar than the juice boxes and sodas we're used to seeing in lunch boxes and coolers, we’re proud that they are more sustainable by coming in a recyclable can format.”
Prepared Foods Chief Editor Bob Garrison talks protein with Dr. Baljit Ghotra, co-CEO and co-founder of EQUII Foods, a San Francisco Bay-area start-up whose Equii retail and foodservice breads and bread mixes boast two times more protein, 30% fewer carbs, and 50% less sugar compared to other leading brands.
Jones launched the Mary Jones brand with four sodas in California in July 2022, and over the last year, the company has broadened its footprint and introduced new product formats.