Innova Market Insights identified “plant forward” is a worldwide phenomenon and one of 2021’s Top Ten Trends. Experts also predict that the rising popularity of plant-based products—especially among flexitarians—will lead to growing demand for new formats, plant proteins and higher-end alternatives. 

The funds will enable PeaTos to continue driving its mission to revolutionize chips by adding nutrient-dense peas to the traditional corn base and replacing the artificial colors and flavors with more natural ingredients.

To continue its mission to provide the highest level of customer service in the industry, Idaho Milk Products promoted Daniel Perttula to the position of sales manager.

La Tortilla Factory, Inc. announced that Flagship Food Group, LLC has agreed to make an investment into the company to support its future growth strategy. Flagship will become the majority stake holder in the company while the third generation Tamayo family members continue to remain valued partners.

Cacique®, LLC – an independently owned Hispanic foods company and maker of authentic Mexican-style cheeses, cremas, and chorizos in the US – announced an addition to the company's ownership group as part of a round of funding that will be used to accelerate the brand's continued rapid growth nationwide. Boston-based investment manager The Baupost Group, LLC ("Baupost") will take a minority stake in Cacique.

Numi Organic Tea, an award-winning social enterprise, founding B Corporation member, and a purchaser of organic, Fair Trade CertifiedTM teas, announced the appointment of Brian Durkee, Numi’s current president, as the company’s new CEO.

Benson Hill, a food tech company unlocking nature's genetic diversity with its cutting-edge food innovation engine, announced two new appointments to the company's leadership team and board of directors.

Florida-based consumer products investment, management and development firm KEEN Growth Capital officially announces that Mike Hagan has joined the company as CEO of its emerging brands portfolio.

The new co-manufacturing division of BumbleBar, Inc. recently recruited its quality food safety manager from Archer Daniels Midland, one of the world’s largest food processing companies.

Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. announced that John Hatto has been promoted to the role of senior vice president, strategy & growth, as of Jan. 25, 2021.