Consumers are increasingly more interested in their health as well as issues of environmental protection and sustainability. As a result, many of these same consumer-shoppers are increasing opting for alternative proteins derived from plants and even insects.

The new foods are the latest additions to Gardein's Ultimate Plant-Based collection, which debuted in 2020 with the arrival of the Ultimate Plant-Based Burger, and continued the following year with the first three Ultimate Plant-Based Chick'n items: tenders, nuggets and fillets.

Available for a limited time only, this decadent creamer combines the creaminess of oat milk with the flavor experience of a scoop of mint chip ice cream. It blends into hot or iced coffee and turns morning brew into a flavored, creamy cup. 

Plant-based queso sales have grown 94% in the last 52 weeks, with the overall plant-based cheese category estimated to have grown to $234M in recent years.

Prepared Foods invites you to explore the benefits of Laccase Y120 (LC-Y120) by Amano Enzyme. LC-Y120 helps bind plant-based proteins, increase juiciness and reduce cooking time.

The guilt-free, tasty snacks are available in four flavors: Chedda, Bacon Chedda, Jalapeno Chedda, and Garlic Parmesan. 

Amidst turbulent economic conditions amplified by the pandemic, supply chain issues, and inflation, new data released by the Plant Based Foods Association (PBFA), The Good Food Institute (GFI), and SPINS, shows US retail sales of plant-based foods grew 6.2% in 2021 over a record year of growth in 2020, bringing the total plant-based market value to an all-time high of $7.4 billion.

In this role, Schuman will lead efforts to recruit and retain top-notch talent who excel in their field. In addition to people operations, Schuman will be responsible for IT and network security, as well as administrative support functions.  

Consumers are seeking more dairy free options, and according to SPINS data, plant-based novelties (any treat on a stick, cone or sandwich) grew market share of the total frozen desserts category by 35% in 2021.

Nutiva, the pioneer of organic plant-based culinary products, and sister brand Coconut Secret, the leading brand of Coconut Aminos, are excited to announce the appointment of CPG industry veteran, Michael Lynch, as chief executive officer.