Merit’s pea and canola ingredient portfolio offers unmatched purity, exceptional taste, and excellent solubility
March 12, 2020
Merit Functional Foods is committed to exceeding expectations for plant-based protein, providing the market with disruptive protein ingredient solutions that offer unmatched purity, exceptional taste, and excellent solubility.
Technomic data shows that 24.9% of foodservice operators menu plant-based protein with predictions of 27.7% in two years’ time, by Q3 2021. Datassential research shows 22% of consumers “embrace” a flexitarian diet, consuming meat some of the time, but mixing it up with more plant-based options. Even more, a glance at one menu item, vegetarian burgers, shows demand increasing 29% between 2014 and 2018 (NPD Group).
Cargill learns parents emphasize nutrition when choosing for kids; adults prioritize taste for themselves
March 9, 2020
A recent survey gauged attitudes across four key snack categories—including snack bars, salty snacks, candy and sweet baked goods—and it explored consumers’ decision-making processes when choosing snacks for themselves and their children.
The system includes scientifically formulated protein shakes, high protein bars, and weight management supplements, combined with online nutrition coaching and community
March 4, 2020
The fitfactor Weight Management System™ includes protein shakes, bars, and weight management supplements, combined with online nutrition coaching and community.
The new line of smooth & creamy RTD Protein Shakes features 20g of protein, 7g of fiber and 1g of sugar
March 4, 2020
Premier Protein is expanding on the success of its 30g Protein Shakes with a new line of smooth and creamy breakfast-inspired shakes featuring a balance of 20g of protein, 7g of fiber, 8g of whole grain oats and 24 vitamins and minerals.
Acquisition expands Kerry’s position as a leader in the rapidly growing global market for non-allergenic and organic plant protein ingredients
February 28, 2020
The acquisition enhances Kerry’s leadership position in the hydrolysed plant protein space for specialized nutrition, and expands the company’s capacity to serve the rapidly growing, high-quality, organic plant protein market.
Research suggests 84% of consumers more likely to buy food products displaying REAL Eggs seal
February 21, 2020
As consumers continue to demand authenticity and transparency in the foods they buy, the American Egg Board (AEB) released new research showing the new Made with REAL Eggs® certification seal reinforces positive brand perceptions and encourages purchase.
PRONATIV, a native whey protein, is produced by Lactalis American Group, Inc.
February 19, 2020
Formulated with 90% whey protein isolate, the product delivers 25g of protein and 5.7g of naturally occurring BCAAs in peptide form for increased absorption.
CEO Gus Griffin to retire, board names David Colo as successor
February 13, 2020
The board named David Colo, currently a director of MGP, as president and chief operating officer effective March 16 until he assumes the role of CEO upon Griffin’s retirement in May.