Articles Tagged with ''plant based foods''

Zola Organic Sparkling Energy Waters

Zola's Organic Sparkling Energy Waters deliver the caffeine equivalent of 1.5 espresso shots with 100mg of plant-powered caffeine

March 26, 2018

With no added sugar, and only 10 calories per 12-ounce can, Zola's Organic Sparkling Energy Waters deliver the caffeine equivalent of 1.5 espresso shots with 100mg of plant-powered caffeine from green coffee, green tea, and yerba mate extracts. Additionally, each flavor delivers plant-based antioxidants, providing a good source of Vitamins C & E.

Inno-Bev: Plant-Based Alertness

Inno-Bev’s WakeUp! formula receives US patent

March 26, 2018

The formula incorporates functional extracts of guarana, ginkgo biloba, and elderberry, and is sweetened by a low-glycaemic fruit extract. The non-caffeinated beverage answers a growing demand among today’s, health-conscious consumers who want to perform at optimal levels throughout the day, without the jitteriness, crash, and other drawbacks of caffeine.

Retail State of the Industry

2018 Retail Food and Beverage Product Trends

Where What's New—Meets What's Next: Prepared Foods' Retail New Products Annual explores food and beverage trends set to impact product development in 2018

March 19, 2018

Four of the 10 trends involve (1) the growing industry for functional cannabis-based products, (2) indoor farming at the home and industrial levels, (3) declining per-capita alcohol consumption and (4) a new future for center store, shelf-stable foods through e-commerce.

2018 Food and Beverage (FABI) Awards

Plant-based proteins, authentic ethnic sauces, and more among groundbreaking food and beverage products at National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show

March 14, 2018

This year’s 36 FABI Award recipients were selected by an independent panel of experts and represent a variety of both commercial and non-commercial industry segments.

Venezuelan-Inspired Avocado Sauce

The team hired food development lab Mattson to put together recipes and aid in production

March 12, 2018

The sauce is the brainchild of CEO Francisco Pavan, who was born in Venezuela and immigrated to the United States when he was 18. He worked in finance, but craved the creation of something tangible, something that reminded him of home.

The Annex by Ardent Mills

New business unit is committed to partnering with farmers and customers to develop specialty ingredients and products

March 12, 2018

Driven by a team of experts The Annex offers the nimbleness, flexibility and speed of a start-up, all supported with the resources, relationships and expertise of Ardent Mills. It operates as a company-within-a-company, cultivating deep and lasting ties with farmers, university and private research teams, customers, and key vendors to identify, source, grow and pioneer everything from organic and heirloom grains to leading-edge ingredients.

Kite Hill Names CEO

Food industry and brand building veteran Rob Leibowitz joins artisan plant-based leader

March 6, 2018

Leibowitz carries more than 30 years of management and brand building experience with global “A-List” mega-brands as well as numerous founder-led PE backed portfolio companies. Prior to joining Kite Hill, Leibowitz was CEO of TSG Consumer Partners Food and Pet Portfolio where he led the successful development agendas as CEO of multiple portfolio companies and as Senior Advisor/Board Chairman at thinkThin® and MyFitFoods®.

Califia Farms Probiotic-Powered Yogurt Drinks

New yogurt drinks provide consumers with a plant-based option in a variety of lower sugar flavors sourced from real fruit

March 6, 2018

This distinct trio of 10 billion live, active probiotic CFUs is powered by BB-12, the most documented bifidobacteria in the world and well known for its efficacy in digestive and immune health. Califia Farms is the first to batch ferment the BB-12 strain in a non-dairy yogurt.

Top Reasons for Plant Protein Consumption

Taste remains essential as consumers move closer to consistent plant-based food diets

March 2, 2018

While taste tops the list of reasons to eat plant-based proteins, perceived health benefits are on consumers’ minds as nearly half (46%) of Americans agree that plant-based proteins are better for you than animal-based options, and three quarters (76%) say plant-based foods are healthy. Whether a desire to avoid processed foods (39%), manage weight (31%) or promote muscle growth (16%), many plant-based protein consumers are motivated by maintaining or improving their health and well-being.

Potatoes Take Center Stage

In a plant-based era, the versatile potato makes its way to the center of the plate

February 28, 2018

With Meatless Mondays catching fire and a general trend toward consuming less animal protein, manufacturers are relying on versatile, satisfying and familiar foods to take the place of meat as the hero ingredient. Enter potatoes, which deliver on customer satisfaction and lend themselves to a myriad of preparations.

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