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Beverage USA Holdings Inc. announced the acquisition of the assets of Nerd Beverage Corporation, a mental acuity drink company designed to disrupt the industry as it enhances focus, concentration, memory and energy with powerful nootropics and performance-boosting nutrients.

Brakebush introduced two new items to add to its extensive no antibiotics ever (NAE) chicken portfolio: an NAE Panko Coated Portioned Tender and a Homestyle Pepper Boneless Wing. Both new items are fully cooked, and can be prepared baked or fried.

According to the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization, livestock is responsible for approximately 14.5% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Cows release methane, a greenhouse gas that traps the sun's heat and warms the planet, as a by-product of their digestion.

The current tracker data shows consumer purchase motivators are shifting to satisfy psychological mood lifters and sensorial cravings as the coronavirus pandemic continues. While functional health and safety were found to be important during early stages of the pandemic, those motivators have decreased in importance as consumers report seeking out experiences to change their mood.

Joywell Foods, a food technology company developing a sweet protein portfolio, announced the closing of a $6.9M Series A financing round. The round was led by Evolv Ventures, a venture fund backed by Kraft Heinz.

Bell Flavors and Fragrances announced the promotions of three team members, and hiring of seven new employees. Promotions include: Nicole Iwicki to senior sensory scientist, and Joann Molloy and Valerie Seaholm’s promotion to regulatory analyst.

Flowers Foods, Inc., producer of Nature's Own, Dave's Killer Bread, Wonder, Tastykake, and other bakery foods, announced organizational structure changes designed to increase focus on brand growth, product innovation, and improving cake business operations.

Ardent Mills, the premier flour and ingredient company, announced its new Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program and Fiscal Year 2020 (FY20) CSR Report. The new program expands on the company’s sustainability initiatives and is part of its continued commitment to positively impact the environment and local communities. 

As minority shareholders, the new investors will join the company’s existing partners, including Verlinvest-CR JV and the company’s founders, on Oatly’s dynamic journey. As part of this transaction, Oatly’s founders will also be reinvesting in the company’s growth by providing additional capital.

Home Chef, one of the leading meal kit delivery companies with 3.5 million meals delivered each month, announces a new collaboration with Impossible Foods. Each week, Home Chef will offer several recipes where customers can choose to swap out traditional animal-based proteins for the award-winning, plant-based Impossible Burger as part of its "Customize It" feature.