Category: Industry NEWS

In a year marked by significant funding rounds for alternative proteins, it’s no surprise that Perfect Day has secured an amount that ranks among the largest single raises for any company in this sector this…

Ardent Mills, established in 2014 as a collaborative venture between Conagra, Cargill, and CHS, has been actively transforming itself through mergers and acquisitions as well as operational changes to better meet the needs of today’s…

When Planterra’s Ozo brand launched on store shelves last year, CEO Darcey Macken recognized they were slightly lagging behind in a rapidly growing market. Plant-based meat was already gaining significant traction, with industry leaders like…

According to Stefan Baier, the head of food science at Motif FoodWorks, eating is a remarkably intricate process. Once food enters the mouth, it is broken down at varying rates by different teeth during chewing.…

Plant-based dairy is undeniably experiencing remarkable growth. SPINS data shows that sales in this segment surged by 20% in 2020, a significant increase compared to the previous year. Nearly 40% of U.S. households purchased plant-based…

The promise of plant-based foods has primarily focused on sustainability and health benefits. Danone’s enhanced collaboration with Brightseed reinforces this connection. Taisa Hansen, senior vice president of research and innovation at Danone Nutricia Research, emphasized…

As DouxMatok’s Incredo Sugar transitions from research and development to product launch, the company is appointing a leader with expertise in brand development, marketing, and business expansion. Although Melamud lacks direct experience in the food…

Just over ten years ago, Greek yogurt transformed the yogurt market. What once was seen as an exotic alternative quickly became the standard, capturing a 45% market share in the U.S. yogurt sector, according to…

Consumers desire clean-label foods, yet they are reluctant to sacrifice the vibrant colors they expect in baked goods, snacks, and beverages. This presents challenges for food manufacturers transitioning from synthetic to natural colorings. For instance,…

On one hand, the findings of this study are not unexpected, as the term “kid food” has long been associated with processed and unhealthy options. Researchers observed that as the intake of ultra-processed foods in…