T. Hasegawa introduces natural, plant-based dairy fat mimetic
December 3, 2021
The California-based subsidiary of one of the world’s top flavor and fragrance companies has unveiled a patented new technology that produces rich-tasting, creamy low-fat foods and beverages – all while reducing reliance on increasingly expensive edible oil additives.
The acquisition includes a portfolio of iconic cheese brands such as Cracker Barrel®, Breakstone’s®, Knudsen® and Hoffman’s®
December 1, 2021
Lactalis also acquires the Cheez Whiz® brand outside the United States, Canada, Mexico, Venezuela and the Philippines and a license for the use of the Velveeta® brand in natural and international cheeses.
Sweetkiwi awarded $100,000 in marketing support as runner up in California Milk Advisory Board and VentureFuel's Partnership to drive dairy product innovation
November 23, 2021
Nightfood claimed a sweet victory as grand prize winner of the Real California Milk Excelerator dairy innovation competition during a live pitch event. The competition, created in 2019 by the California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) and VentureFuel to fuel innovation in new dairy product development, is a global search for the best emerging products to bring to market using California milk and dairy ingredients.
Texture’s impact also is not limited to mouthfeel. It is relevant to a product’s flavor, appearance and even a related auditory sound. For these reasons, it plays a strong role in the entire eating experience.
Imagindairy surges ahead in solving the bottleneck of animal-free milk protein production
November 17, 2021
Imagindairy, Ltd., a FoodTech company creating milk proteins identical to those from cows, completed a $13M seed round. The funding was led by MoreVC, a leading seed stage investor in Israel managing $275M across three funds. Also
Innophos explores the underlying mechanisms that influence protein interactions and offers a database with available solutions to help formulators better understand what influences protein interactions and how to improve plant-based protein functionality to optimize the taste and texture of plant-based cheese.
The rise in consumer demand for dairy-free products has challenged developers to mimic the unique functions of the casein, whey, lactose, and fat found in animal milk
Since “dairy-free dairy” must deliver on a range of consumer needs, consumers who seek dairy alternatives due to an allergy or lactose sensitivity may want dairy alternatives that have comparable nutritional profiles to a dairy counterpart.
The new beverage marks Hershey's first partnership with a premium milk company
October 27, 2021
Hershey’s a2 Milk, using 2% reduced fat a2 Milk, is scheduled to hit retailers’ shelves beginning in January 2022 in 59oz refrigerated cartons as well as in 8oz shelf stable single, 6-pack and 18-packs.