Prepared Foods Editorial Staff

The refresh features a bold redesign of their 16oz beverage, enhancements to classic fan favorite flavors and an introduction of two new flavors to the lineup.

“Texture and color influence the perception of sweetness. So, it is not just about the texture and physical attributes of the sugars but also of preparing the base ingredients in ways that can enhance the sensory experience of the food product," said Kantha Shelke, PhD, CFS principal of Corvus Blue, LLC. “Processing techniques, such as caramelization, roasting, drying/dehydrating, and fermentation can help enhance sweetness without the need for sugar, too."

Jenkins will oversee Hain's Global Impact Strategy, which prioritizes the growth of building purpose driven brands across its portfolio, while championing other sustainability and wellbeing initiatives.

Staley has dedicated her career to building leading commercial operations for businesses selling high-value ingredients. 

Schiegg steps into the CEO role following a thorough transition and having most recently served as president of the company's Consumer Brands business.

In the new Aurora facility, Planteneers can: host customers for collaborative product development sessions with a full plant-based meat laboratory (with a plant-based dairy laboratory coming online soon after the ribbon-cutting), develop ingredient solutions that work for US consumers, and house sales, distribution, marketing, product managers and R&D team members. 

The center will engage partners from academia and industry to research, create, and commercialize new technologies, provide training for the emerging industry workforce, and gauge consumers' protein preferences.

The new manufacturing facility will produce Asian-style foods, primarily for Schwan's #1 Korean food brand bibigo, using state-of-the-art automated production lines. 

he company recently raised more than $100 million in a C-1 round led by Grosvenor Food & AgTech, with returning investors including Prelude Ventures, BOND, Revolution Growth and Congruent, to help meet the growing demand for its products.

The acquisition creates regional, channel and product opportunities for Reser’s while supporting St. Clair’s current path and opening new doors for growth.