Berkshire Partners teams with Javier Vélez-Bautista to launch El Dorado Foods
September 11, 2020
Vélez-Bautista was most recently chief executive officer of Mission Foods, the leading producer of fresh and authentic tortillas and other Mexican food products.
Six months into a global pandemic and safe-at-home quarantine orders, most Americans have dropped travel plans and dramatically reduced away-from-home dining.
Califia Farms, a plant-based food and beverage company, announced that Dave Ritterbush has been named chief executive officer. Greg Steltenpohl, plant-based pioneer and the company’s founder will retire as CEO and remain on the board as an executive director.
Earthlight® Whole Food Vitamin D receives Novel Foods Approval for European market
September 3, 2020
PLT Health Solutions, Inc. announced that Earthlight® Whole Food Vitamin D has received Novel Foods Approval in the EU, paving the way for this unique dietary ingredient to be used in food and beverages produced and sold in Europe.
Company CEO pens open letter in The New York Times
September 2, 2020
In June 2020, Planterra Foods, a Colorado-based start-up, debuted its first line of plant-based protein products with its new consumer brand, OZO™. The new line is making a name for itself with its exceptional taste, simple ingredients and a nutritional advantage aiming to grow flexitarian consumption by offering a positive protein solution.
The partnership will accelerate construction and commissioning of Merit’s world class extraction facility
August 28, 2020
Merit Functional Foods announces a new partnership with Bunge Limited that will bolster its mission to provide plant-based protein ingredients with purity and quality.
The creamer is manufactured with no artificial ingredients, and provides a healthier alternative for pumpkin spice lattes
August 28, 2020
Laird Superfood, creator of assorted plant-based superfood products, announces the return of its popular seasonal Pumpkin Spice Superfood Creamer ahead of the fall and winter season. The plant-based Pumpkin Spice Superfood Creamer is made with no artificial ingredients or highly refined sugars, eliminating consumer concerns of extra sugar found in most seasonal and holiday drinks.
Plant-based is here to stay. In fact, it likely will be even more of a wave in the future, due to the growing desire among consumers to cut down on, or completely eliminate meat consumption for health and/or out of concern for the environment.
The new dip will be available in the refrigerated dairy/deli case
August 27, 2020
Loaded with a blend of yellow corn, roasted corn, green chilis, cheddar and cotija cheeses, Rojo’s® newest dip comes in a convenient 12oz microwaveable container and has no artificial flavors, or preservatives.
Kemin offers food safety solution for ready-to-eat meat and poultry products
August 25, 2020
Kemin Industries, a global ingredient manufacturer that strives to sustainably transform the quality of life every day for 80% of the world with its products and services, recently highlighted BactoCEASE®, a food safety ingredient for protein applications. This liquid-based antimicrobial is designed to protect ready-to-eat meat and poultry products from Listeria monocytogenes.