Synergistic technology platforms being leveraged to accelerate development of high value ingredients
October 21, 2020
Arzeda, the Protein Design Company™, announced that the company has entered into a joint development agreement with Amyris that leverages the complementary nature of the two companies' technology platforms to accelerate the development and commercialization of high value ingredients. This marks the second joint project between the parties.
List of winners includes Hidden Valley Honey Mustard Flavor Packet, The Original Ranch Christmas Stocking and Zaxby’s Caribbean Jerk Sauce
October 20, 2020
The Association for Dressings & Sauces (ADS) awarded Oakland-based The Clorox Company as the winner of the Dressing of the Year Award for its Hidden Valley Honey Mustard Flavor Packet. The announcement was made during the ADS Technical Meeting “Face2Face” held virtually October 5-7.
Transaction builds on firm's extensive experience in health and wellness
October 20, 2020
Kainos Capital, a private equity firm focused exclusively on the food and consumer industry, announced that it has agreed to acquire Nutrisystem, the preeminent direct-to-consumer nutrition and weight management brand, from Tivity Health for $575 million.
Prior to joining Lycored, Cohen spent 12 years as a member of the executive management team at Eden Springs International, a leading provider of water and coffee solutions for offices.
Lawsuit argues there is no evidence that current labels mislead consumers
October 14, 2020
The Good Food Institute and Animal Legal Defense Fund filed a lawsuit on behalf of Tofurky challenging a Louisiana law that would impose fines of up to $500 per day for every plant-based meat product marketed or sold with terms like “burger” and “sausage” on their labels. The terms would be illegal even with clear modifiers such as “vegan,” “veggie,” or “plant-based” on their labels. The challenged law became effective on October 1, 2020.
Sixth-generation, family operated business to enhance e-commerce presence and direct-to-home delivery services of premium snacks
October 13, 2020
Amidst the ongoing pandemic created by the coronavirus (COVID-19), Unique Pretzel Bakery, Inc., a sixth-generation family business based in southeastern Pennsylvania, a region recognized as the pretzel capital of the world, saw an opportunity where other businesses were forced to close or postpone corporate initiatives. The company followed a different strategy and launched a corporate rebranding to become Unique Snacks.
Nellson’s co-manufacturing capabilities allow brand partners to focus on brand growth and not operations
October 13, 2020
With a history of industry insights and a proven track record across multiple nutrition segments and markets, Nellson’s co-manufacturing capabilities allow brand partners to focus on brand growth and not operations.
Inspired by the TB12 lifestyle and nutrition regimen, the farm-to-table prepared meals are packed with protein and healthy ingredients that can help reduce inflammation
October 12, 2020
TB12, the health and wellness brand co-founded by six-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady and business partner Alex Guerrero, announced an exclusive new line of healthy and convenient prepared meals in partnership with subscription and delivery meal service, The Good Kitchen.
Innovative new plant-based tuna melt launches nationwide
October 9, 2020
Through the end of the year, Veggie Grill will add a limited-edition exclusive Tuna Melt to the menu featuring Good Catch's Plant Based Tuna, giving conscious consumers the opportunity to enjoy a classic and indulgent tuna melt without contributing to known issues like overfishing or exposure to harmful heavy metals.