Prepared Foods Editorial Staff

Talking Rain® Beverage Company announced its first chief growth officer, Rich DePencier, a move in the company's aggressive strategy to energize future growth and meet consumer demand for Sparkling Ice®.

Ongoing studies focusing on the human microbiome reveal novel insights into the diverse applications of probiotics beyond gut health. Emerging research explores the intricate connection between microbiota and various health conditions, propelling innovative probiotic solutions targeting specific health concerns.

Together, with their respective cutting-edge fermentation technology and state-of-the-art manufacturing capabilities, they aim to cater to changing consumer preferences and dietary trends by creating health-forward protein breads and a variety of indulgent bakery products.

"For over 35 years, Optimum Nutrition has set the standard for trusted products to enhance consumers' pre-and post-workout regimen," said Jonathan Cannizzo, brand director at Optimum Nutrition. "We continue to deliver on quality – without compromising taste – giving our customers innovative taste-forward flavor offerings."   

The facility allows Imagindairy access to production at more than 100,000 liters of fermentation capacity, with planned capacity expansion to triple this volume in the next one to two years. 

PepsiCo, Inc. announced that Kirk Tanner, CEO of the company's North America beverage business will retire on February 2. Ram Krishnan is appointed as the CEO for PepsiCo Beverages North America. 

Meat alternatives could be developed in future iterations to gain nutritional value that matches or exceeds that of traditional meat.

Pedersen brings more than 20 years of experience in the specialty ingredients industry to QualiTech, as well as a long track record of successfully catalyzing transformational growth in businesses across the food value chain. 

Short for rejuvenation, the brand was launched in 2022 by 100 Thieves CEO Matthew “Nadeshot” Haag and co-founder Sam Keene, after being expertly formulated to boost energy, elevate mood, increase focus and improve overall well-being.

Scientists in the field have found that the microbial community, or microbiome of the gut, affects not only gastrointestinal health, but has links to the brain, immune system and even our circadian clocks.