Consumers looking to avoid dairy and minimize sugar intake will enjoy the silky texture and mild flavor of Pacific Foods’ new Organic Reduced Sugar Oat Original Plant-Based Beverage.

Malt Products Corporation (MPC), a Saddle Brook, N.J., manufacturer of malted barley extract and other natural, nutritious sweeteners, has opened an Innovations Lab in Minneapolis to help its food and beverage industry customers test ingredients, experiment with new formulations and gain insight into critical flavor and stability properties. 

Nick's Sticks, a Castleray Company, and premium producer of grass-fed beef, free-range turkey and free-range chicken meat snacks announced the addition of a Nick's beef stick that includes pea protein, a high quality, beneficial protein.

Regatta Craft Mixers, producer of award-winning, premium mixers, announced the expansion of its commercial team, adding four new professionals to the company’s sales and marketing departments

The surge in 100% plant-based protein products and flexitarian (incorporating animal and plant protein) products is not a trend, it is here to stay.  Plant-based protein is now a multi-billion-dollar industry that is growing at a rate of over 20% per year. 

With snacking up during the COVID-19 pandemic, reducing the amount of salt in snacks is an on-trend task for snack companies. Salt of the Earth, Ltd., has developed a new, clean-label sodium-reduction ingredient for snack applications.

When consumers purchase a bakery product, dairy treat or confectionery delight, they expect an outstanding sensory experience. Chaucer Foods, the world’s leading supplier of freeze-dried fruit, vegetables and baked ingredients, is now offering sweet baked products that will help food manufacturers improve the taste and texture of a variety of treats. 

Gold Coast Ingredients (GCI) introduces Vegan Smoked Gouda Flavor. GCI Smoked Gouda Flavor is a mouth-watering alternative for standard cheese flavors such as cheddar, white cheddar, and nacho cheese

Gardein's new Ultimate Plant-Based Burger looks, cooks and smells like real meat for a satisfying burger experience, according to the company. The new burger adds to Gardein's reputation for delivering meat alternatives.

Butter Buds ® Inc., a global leader in dairy and non-dairy concentrates, announced Tom Buhler has been named the company’s chief community affairs officer.