CHERRiSH, USA-grown 100% cherry juice, combining highly anti-inflammatory Montmorency tart cherry with the sweet and nutritious Bing cherry, has just launched its newest line extension: Cherry Chocolate, the first in the functional beverage category to bring the pairing together. 

Consumer demand for almond milk is strong and growing around the globe, creating endless opportunities for new almond-based formulations, blends and flavors to capture consumers’ interest and maintain a leading position in the plant-based beverage category.

Dole Worldwide Packaged Foods has appointed Dr Lara Ramdin, as chief innovation officer, further strengthening the company's innovation capabilities in support of The Dole Promise which seeks to increase access to nutritious food across the world.

Harris Woolf Almonds provides manufacturers and formulators with exceptional value by bringing to market two products: a GMO-free roasted almond protein powder that packs flavor, and an unrefined almond oil made from 100% food-grade almonds, traceable right back to the grower.

Native Forest® Organic Curry Coconut Milk was previously only available at Whole Foods Market, but will now be sold at numerous other retailers and online as well. In addition, Native Forest® introduced a companion product – Guar gum-free USDA Certified Unsweetened Organic Turmeric Coconut Milk.

Elmhurst® 1925, maker of simple and nutritious plant-based nut and grain milks, introduced Elmhurst® Creamery™ New Fashioned Soft-Serve Ice Cream Mix. This new dairy-free mix is now available in Vanilla and Chocolate varieties. Users will be able to make plant-based soft serve at home and deliver a creamy, sweet, frozen treat for the whole family.

As the category's first Pili nut-based line, Lavva's new Unsweetened Plant Milk, Chocolate Plant Milk and Unsweetened Plant Creamer are a cleaner, more sustainable alternative to dairy and set a higher standard for plant-based alternatives.

NatureSeal, Inc., Westport, Conn., offers a family of healthy, sulfite-free solutions to keep cut potatoes, cut sweet potatoes and other root vegetables fresh for up to 21 days.

Since 2003, the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) has conducted periodic nationwide consumer usage and attitude studies on blueberries. Since 2013, findings show that blueberries are the number one preferred berry, with a 700% increase in blueberry consumption since 2001.