Sustainable ingredient technology lessens use of artificial ingredients and strengthens Kemin position in global meat processing industry
April 5, 2021
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, today announced it has acquired Proteus Industries, Inc.
The new packaging gives the brand an iconic shape within the condiments landscape, and also pushes it closer sustainability goals
April 2, 2021
Sir Kensington's, best known for making premium condiments and dressings, has revamped its polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic bottles. The new packaging not only gives the brand an iconic shape within the condiments landscape, but it also pushes the brand closer to its sustainable packaging and sourcing goals.
Kerry unveils consumer research confirming growing consumer expectations of food safety
April 2, 2021
Kerry has released findings from its latest research on North American consumer attitudes, behaviors and purchasing choices as they relate to food safety, sustainability and preventing food waste.
Funding round led by The Rise Fund and joined by Rabo Corporate Investments, S2G Ventures, existing and additional mission-aligned investors
March 31, 2021
LIVEKINDLY Collective, a collection of heritage and start-up brands on track to become one of the world’s largest plant-based food companies, announced a successful capital raise led by The Rise Fund, the global impact investing platform managed by TPG.
Business segments combine infrastructure capabilities with proprietary CropOS™ technology platform to scale development and commercialization of plant-based offerings
March 17, 2021
Benson Hill, a food tech company unlocking the natural genetic diversity of plants with cutting-edge food innovation engine, announced the launch of its ingredient and fresh business segments, including prior acquisition of critical supply chain infrastructure, to deliver enhanced products using the company's proprietary CropOS™ technology platform.
Move will further Danone's commitment to bringing innovative, plant-based offerings to consumers
February 19, 2021
Global food and beverage company Danone and Earth Island®, maker of Follow Your Heart brands and a pioneering leader in plant-based foods, announced that it has entered into a share purchase agreement under which Danone will acquire 100% of the shares of Earth Island®.
The agreement follows Nestlé's announcement last year that it would conduct a strategic review of parts of the North American waters division
February 17, 2021
Nestlé S.A. announced that it has reached an agreement to sell its regional spring water brands, purified water business and beverage delivery service in the US and Canada to One Rock Capital Partners in partnership with Metropoulos & Co. for $4.3 billion. The company's international premium brands including Perrier®, S.Pellegrino® and Acqua Panna® are not a part of the deal. The transaction is expected to close following the completion of customary closing conditions.
Cross-portfolio innovations address plastic waste crisis, mark milestone in World Without Waste goals
February 12, 2021
The Coca-Cola Company announced in the United States the introduction of a new 13.2oz bottle made from 100% recycled plastic material (rPET)*. This new bottle will be available first in the company’s biggest and most iconic brand: Coca-Cola®.
The Innova Consumer Survey 2020 showed the top four reasons for considering plant-based alternatives were health, followed by variety, sustainability and taste
February 11, 2021
It's clear that the plant-based revolution rolls on and continues to evolve. And not only has it reached mainstream status—but now it might be described as a global phenomenon.