Marking an important milestone for BENEO, extending its footprint into the fast-growing market for sustainably produced plant-based protein ingredients
April 28, 2022
The new production site further strengthens the company’s plant-based protein portfolio and enables BENEO to meet the growing demand for plant-based food and feed ingredients.
Education session discusses latest supply chain challenges with R&D and consumer insights to ensure reformulation success
April 27, 2022
Titled ‘How to Navigate Supply Chain Disruptions, Essential Strategies to Meeting Consumer Expectations, This session explores reformulation and product design considerations, as well as consumer research strategies when companies are forced to substitute alternate ingredients due to supply chain disruption
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Josh Kittelson, PhD, joins company as vp of biology
April 19, 2022
Bay Area-based New Culture announced the hiring of Josh Kittleson, PhD, as the company's vp of biology. New Culture is part of the global movement to an animal-free dairy future, offering animal-free dairy products that are indistinguishable from conventional products in taste, texture, function, and nutritional content. Adding Kittleson's deep synthetic biology and R&D management expertise, the company has brought on board an industry leader to accelerate the time to market of its animal-free mozzarella.
Carrie Schuman joins to help the organization grow and thrive
April 19, 2022
In this role, Schuman will lead efforts to recruit and retain top-notch talent who excel in their field. In addition to people operations, Schuman will be responsible for IT and network security, as well as administrative support functions.
SKU has worked with more than 100 alumni, including a variety of innovative and successful brands, including EPIC Provisions, Siete, DUDE Wipes and Seaweed Bath Co.
April 18, 2022
Ideal candidates are market-validated companies with compelling founders and innovative products in hot categories. Brands can be from a wide range of areas in CPG, including food, beverage, apparel, personal care, and household products..
The new private label will offer shoppers consistent access to quality groceries at an affordable price
April 18, 2022
Misfits Market, the online grocery platform focused on accessibility, affordability, and sustainability, launched its first-ever private label, Odds & Ends. The launch of Misfits Market’s private label – which currently includes pantry staples such as coffee and snacks like nuts, dried fruit, and dark chocolate-covered mini pretzels – ensures Misfits Market’s customers can easily stock up on all of their favorite high-quality, affordable groceries during their weekly shop.
Investment arm, 301 INC, addresses founder gap through Fearless Fund and Supply Change Capital
April 15, 2022
The investments are part of General Mills’ commitment to standing for good and promoting racial and gender equity in representation through economic opportunity for minority and female food entrepreneurs.
The vertically-integrated snack company expands into a new category
April 13, 2022
LesserEvil, the better-for-you snack brand on a mission to make healthy, organic, less-processed, and sustainable snacks more accessible to everyone, announced that it has acquired a majority stake in Portland, Maine-based R.E.D.D. Bar.