BODYARMOR will be managed as a separate business within Coca-Cola’s North America operating unit and will continue to be based in New York
November 1, 2021
In 2018, Coca-Cola initially acquired a 15% stake in BODYARMOR with a path to full ownership, based on a pre-determined discount. Coca-Cola is paying $5.6 billion in cash for the remaining 85% of the company.
With colder months rapidly approaching, consumers are gravitating toward hot drink options. This year, however, pumpkin spice lattes and peppermint mochas are shifting to the backburner. Instead, shoppers have a growing interest in emerging global flavors, bolder and spicier options, and functional ingredients that can address personalized wellness needs.
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.
Funding will be used to accelerate research and development to enable commercialization of whole-muscle cut, sushi-quality filets
October 29, 2021
Food tech startup Aqua Cultured Foods announced it has closed an oversubscribed pre-seed funding round of $2.1 million, a high-water mark in the category of seafood alternatives, and one of the largest pre-seed rounds for companies using fermentation for alt-proteins.
Flavor Producers’ organic, natural flavors help mask bitter beverage notes
October 28, 2021
Flavor Producers LLC celebrated its 40th anniversary at this year’s SupplySide West event and used the exhibition to highlight four concepts that reflect its Transparently Delicious® theme to naturally and transparently deliver great taste.
New snack will carry on-pack Upcycled Food Certification
October 28, 2021
The new addition to the CaPao portfolio combines upcycled cacaofruit with oats and puffed quinoa into portable snack squares that are zesty and sweet, crispy yet chewy, and come in three flavors.
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.
The new sauces are available in four varieties including Creamy Green Chile, Creamy Tomatillo Lime, Al Pastor and Creamy Roasted Garlic
October 26, 2021
Inspired by the latest flavors trending in Mexican cuisine, the new line of sauces gives home cooks simple, convenient options for making creamy enchiladas at home and is useful for people who want to go beyond traditional red and green sauces.