Category: Industry NEWS

With an $18 million funding round and the highly anticipated launch of New Wave Foods’ plant-based seafood products for foodservice, co-founder and Chief Technology Officer Michelle Wolf declared that 2021 is the year of shrimp.…

Last year, as the coronavirus began to spread throughout the U.S. and consumers became increasingly concerned about their health, Uncle Matt’s Organic sought to create a new beverage aimed at bolstering the immune system. According…

Each year, the global brewing industry consumes approximately 9 million metric tons of barley. After brewing, the leftover grains are often discarded, used as animal feed, composted, or repurposed for other uses. About five years…

Taste remains a major hurdle for companies aiming to persuade meat lovers to explore plant-based products. A 2019 white paper by Kerry highlighted that taste was the primary factor for meat-eating consumers when selecting plant-based…

The rise in the severity of allergic reactions to foods containing the eight most common allergens—dairy, soy, eggs, gluten, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, and shellfish—coupled with heightened consumer awareness, has resulted in a surge of…

While Molson Coors is primarily recognized for its flagship beer brands, the company is actively pursuing opportunities beyond its traditional alcoholic beverages. For instance, last October, it secured a distribution agreement with La Colombe, a…

Plant-based cheese has transformed from an oily, oddly textured product to a significant player in the market. Consumers seeking dairy-free cheese now have a variety of plant-based options available from numerous companies. Manufacturers are creating…

Mariani Packing Co., a family-owned business in its fourth generation known for producing dried fruits and vegetables, is set to adopt cutting-edge dehydration technology from San Francisco-based startup Treasure8 to reinvigorate and expand its product…

The competition among major beverage companies to introduce cannabis-infused drinks in the U.S. is heating up, and Molson Coors aims to gain an early advantage with its launch in Colorado. In April, Molson Coors and…

A few years back, when Beneo engaged with customers to forecast ingredient demand, it could not have anticipated the extraordinary surge in interest for a root related to the dandelion family. Nowadays, chicory root is…