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Specialty Food Sales Hit $158.4 Billion

Specialty Food Association releases new State of the Industry Report
June 30, 2020
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Based on sales data from the past three calendar years, the new Specialty Food Association's (SFA) annual State of the Specialty Food Industry Report  reveals a robust specialty food industry hitting $158.4 billion in sales, a 10.7% increase since 2017. The full report includes commentary throughout that reflects the impact and ramifications of COVID-19.
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Sesajal S.A. de C.V. Announces Minority Investment in Rhythm Superfoods

Producer of culinary oils, seeds and grains furthers commitment to better-for-you products with investment in Texas-based superfood snack brand
June 24, 2020
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Sesajal S.A. de C.V. announced that it has taken a minority investment in Rhythm Superfoods, a US-based manufacturer of organic and non-GMO innovative plant-based superfood snacks. As part of the investment, the two companies will partner to continue to drive growth, expand capacity, as well as increase investments in marketing initiatives and new product innovation.
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Ancient Nutrition USDA Certified Organic Plant Protein+ Line

New superfood protein powder contains botanicals, adaptogens, and functional mushrooms
June 24, 2020
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Plant Protein+ is the protein for the modern gatherer, made entirely from seven pure, natural, organic seeds and seven botanicals, adaptogens, and functional mushrooms, without any of the isolates, grains, or other processed ingredients often found in plant-based protein powders.
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Plant Based Protein Brand Ozo Enters Retail, eCommerce Marketplace

New plant based proteins are a proprietary blend of pea and rice protein fermented by shiitake mushrooms
June 22, 2020
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OZO features a high-quality pea protein that is a great source of iron, and has been known to aid in muscle growth, weight loss and heart health. The OZO product line uses recyclable trays and cartons to store products, and plant based ink on all of its packaging.
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EPOGEE: Alternative Fat

EPOGEE receives additional GRAS Status for new alternative fat
June 19, 2020
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Epogee LLC said that its revolutionary new alternative fat, EPG, has achieved additional GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) status by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA). 
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DSM: Plant-Based Dairy Options

DSM unveils portfolio of enzymes for appealing plant-based dairy alternatives
June 19, 2020
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Part of DSM’s expanding portfolio of solutions for dairy alternatives, these enzymes offer a unique variety of benefits—from increasing the solubility of protein and reducing viscosity to improving mouthfeel and unlocking the natural sweetness of raw materials such as rice, soy and oats.
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The LIVEKINDLY co. Acquires Oumph!

Oumph! is a multi-award winning plant-based brand from Sweden
June 18, 2020
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The LIVEKINDLY co., a collective of heritage and startup brands on track to become one of the world’s largest plant-based food companies, announced the acquisition of Oumph!, a multi-award winning plant-based brand from Sweden.
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Wholly Veggie Expands into Target Outlets

Wholly Veggie Expands into Target Outlets

The growth comes alongside Wholly Veggie’s new distribution through UNFI in Southern California and National Co+op Grocers
June 8, 2020
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Plant-based food brand Wholly Veggie, continues to further its mission of creating a more sustainable food future by increasing consumer access to its line of ready to use vegetable-based products.
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Sabra to Grow Unique Tahini-Grade Sesame Seeds in the US

Sabra has long invested in category growth-driving initiatives and has filed a patent application on the seeds
June 5, 2020
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While Sabra sources chickpeas from family-owned farms in the Pacific Northwest, the vast majority of sesame seeds have grown in the US have not met Sabra’s ‘gold standard’ for use in tahini until now.
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Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Beyond Meat Innovation Center

Plant Based Foods

Plant-based proteins aren’t just for vegans and vegetarians anymore as US consumers seek more protein in their diets and plant-based foods become more available and tastier. Higher demand for plant-based proteins is evidenced by the 19% growth in cases shipped of these proteins from broadline foodservice distributors to independent (one to two units) and micro-chain (three to 19 units) restaurant operators in the year ending March 2018 compared to same period year ago, according to The NPD Group. In-home consumption trends are also showing an increase in consumer demand with a 24% increase since 2015.

Posted: August 6, 2018