"Today's draft guidance was developed to help address the significant increase in plant-based milk alternative products that we have seen become available in the marketplace over the past decade," said FDA Commissioner Robert M. Califf, M.D.

Kansas Protein Foods, LLC is a manufacturer of high-quality plant-based proteins for the food industry. Built on a legacy of more than 50 years of product innovation, we produce cost-effective, sustainable textured soy protein products—all made from U.S. soybeans.

With this acquisition, OC Flavors solidifies its position as a top provider of high-quality, customizable flavor solutions and expands its footprint into Canada and the Northeastern US to better serve the food and beverage industry.

Green Boy Group, a global supplier of plant-based, non-GMO, and organic food ingredients, appointed Thomas Smit as head of its new office in Chicago.

“LALA Licuados are the perfect way to start your morning,” said Matt Okeson, head of marketing and R&D for LALA U.S. “With the goodness of oats, real milk, and a blend of real fruits, LALA Licuados are a Hispanic breakfast standard in a convenient ready-to-drink format.”

 The acquisition of Tofurky and Moocho will help strengthen the integrated supply chain and future category growth for the brands. 

Planetarians uses spent yeast from commercial fermentation facilities and native plant proteins, such as soy flakes,  left from vegetable oil extraction,  to produce whole cuts of protein with the flavor and chewy texture of meat.

The better-for-you, no-compromise snacks feature a taste kids adore and adults crave but are made with 40% less fat than potato chips and free of the common allergens: gluten, wheat, soy, nuts, peanuts, and eggs.

Seeing an opportunity to help improve public health through food, Kellogg petitioned the FDA to review fortification regulations for cereals and grain-based bars with Vitamin D, a nutrient of concern among Americans.

Prepared Foods talks all things sugar reduction—from ingredients to formulation strategies—with Lindsay Wisener.