N!CK's, a Swedish-style light ice cream, announced the addition of Carlos Altschul as new CEO, guiding the company's record growth in the US as it expands in retail and e-commerce, direct to consumer presence in 2021 with a focus on innovation, retail distribution and operational excellence.
Funfetti® OREO® is scheduled to hit grocery shelves in February. Each of the five new products feature real OREO® cookie pieces for an OREO® baking experience.
New facility will be constructed with focus on accelerated innovation
January 21, 2021
Beyond Meat, Inc. announced its plans to enter a 12-year lease in a new, nearly 300,000 square foot space at 888 N. Douglas St.in El Segundo, Calif. The building is currently under development by Hackman Capital Partners with anticipated completion in spring 2021.
With consumers clamoring for more plant-based products, the experts at Hormel Ingredient Solutions, an industry leader in protein-based ingredients for prepared foods manufacturers, offers a new line of plant-based ingredient solutions available to food manufacturers across the country.
Financing will enable completion of world’s first commercial pilot facility for producing cell-based seafood, and support plans for market launch in late 2021
January 20, 2021
BlueNalu, an innovative food company producing a variety of seafood products directly from fish cells, today announced the closing of $60 million in debt financing from new and existing investors. This marks the largest financing to date in the cell-based seafood industry worldwide. Previously, BlueNalu announced completion of its Series A round of $20 million in early 2020, and its Series Seed round of $4.5 million in early 2018.
New beverages are crafted with single origin cold brew and feature Chobani’s oat milks and dairy creamers
January 20, 2021
Chobani, maker of Greek yogurts, oat milks, probiotic drinks, and dairy/plant based creamers, launched Chobani™ Coffee, ready-to-drink coffees that are crafted with single origin cold brew and feature Chobani’s oat milks and dairy creamers.
As more families look for meal inspiration, new innovations provide a made from scratch taste with minimal prep
January 19, 2021
New flavors of Tyson Instant Pot Kits, Tyson Instant Pot Seasoned Proteins and Tyson Oven Ready Family Size Kits aim to ease the burden and cooking fatigue.
Americans are drinking less milk. Milk consumption has dropped by 40% since 1975 and the trend is accelerating as more people embrace plant-based milk alternatives such as oat, almond, rice, and coconut milk. According to the USDA annual milk consumption data, in 2018, the average person in the US consumed 146lb (17 gallons) of milk, down from 247lb (almost 29 gallons) in 1975.
PowerPlant Ventures welcomes premium beverage brand home under new zico rising platform
January 18, 2021
PowerPlant Ventures announced that the fund has acquired ZICO coconut water from The Coca-Cola Company. PowerPlant Ventures, a growth equity investor, was co-founded and is co-led by Mark Rampolla, who is the brand visionary behind ZICO, which he founded in 2004 and sold to The Coca-Cola Company in 2013.
Sweetened with allulose and monk fruit, this cereal targets consumers following a keto diet or for those simply looking to reduce sugar and carbohydrate intake
January 18, 2021
Kashi, a pioneer in natural foods, launched Kashi GO Keto-Friendly Cereal — the brand's first keto-friendly offering. Made with 12g of plant-based protein and one gram of sugar, consumers can enjoy the delicious grain-free cereals without guilt.