New product is made with ultra-sustainable Ponova™ Oil from climate-resilient pongamia trees
March 23, 2023
The Ponova™ oil in the Kona Bar, crafted by food and agriculture innovation company Terviva, might be a game-changer in the world of plant-based oils and regenerative farming.
Product developers showcase grain, rice and pasta ingredient formulations with new third-party certifications and initiatives
March 22, 2023
QUINN announced its participation in the Soil Carbon Initiative (SCI). Since 2020, QUINN has worked with Nebraska sorghum grower Steve Tucker, an SCI farmer partner, as he transitions to regenerative practices. Sorghum, a nutrient-dense and inherently sustainable crop, has been a crucial ingredient for Quinn’s supply chain since the company debuted whole-grain, gluten-free pretzels in 2016.
SIMPLi is an ethically-sourced ingredients company with a larger mission of tackling a fraudulent international supply chain
March 10, 2023
The Award, honoring Califia Farms and Odwalla founder Greg Steltenpohl, seeks to encourage and support innovators, entrepreneurs, and change makers building a more positive, plant-centric food system.
Specialty Food Association Trendspotter Panel identifies common threads among thousands of innovation products on trade show floor
February 22, 2023
"Products that make home cooking more convenient and restaurant-quality are in demand, whether meal starter kits, distinctive salts or butters, condiments from around the world, or foods from different global regions available as frozen entrees," said Denise Purcell, SFA's vice president, resource development.
Organic food and beverage innovation evolves with new approaches to R&D, marketing and trade association support
February 15, 2023
Seeing an opportunity to help improve public health through food, Kellogg petitioned the FDA to review fortification regulations for cereals and grain-based bars with Vitamin D, a nutrient of concern among Americans.
Gwendolyn Wyard of the Organic Trade Association helps to define regenerative agriculture and how it differs from organic farming
January 12, 2023
Unlike other label claims, such as “natural” or “regenerative,” “USDA Organic” is the only federally defined and enforced eco-label in the marketplace. It is backed by third-party certification and provides traceability from the farm to the consumer.
Brands need to be flexible in action and open in spirit to connect with consumers, while also taking full advantage of rapidly emerging technological opportunities
December 26, 2022
Over the last year, cost and value for money have become more important to more than half of food and beverage consumers worldwide. Today’s shoppers are increasingly exploring money-saving strategies, such as choosing lower cost items and cooking from scratch.
As nitrogen-fixing plants that revitalize soil, lentils are increasingly used by farms across America making the transition towards regenerative agriculture
December 1, 2022
Lentiful's "just add water, stir and microwave" meals eliminate the time-intensive process of cooking lentils, offering consumers an on-the-go, plant-based meal that cooks in just over a minute.
The bone broth launched at Beachbody super trainer Andrea Leigh Rogers' GROW retreat in Colorado
November 18, 2022
The premium chicken broth is gluten-free, GMO-free, fat-free, antibiotic-free, glyphosate-free, and keto and paleo diet-friendly with 8g of collagen and 14g of protein.
From packaged snacks, baked goods, and pasta sauces to more complex nutrition bars, fermented beverages, and plant-based milk analogs, organic fulfills multiple expectations
The biggest challenges for developers and manufacturers of organic products are sourcing certified organic ingredients and knowing what secondary ingredients may be permitted. The organic regulations clearly define the practices and ingredients that are allowed.