By 2025-05-13 Off “Embracing Natural Innovation: Kalsec’s Journey Towards Sustainable and Health-Conscious Food Ingredients” As terms like “plant-based,” “natural,” and “sustainable” have gained popularity in the food industry, executives at Kalsec believe they have been preparing for this moment for the past 63 years. Established in 1958, Kalsec specializes…
By 2025-05-13 Off “International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) Divests Microbial Control and Food Preparation Units as Part of Strategic Portfolio Optimization” UPDATE: August 26, 2021: International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) will be selling its microbial control business unit to Lanxess, a German specialty chemicals firm. The transaction is valued at $1.3 billion and is anticipated to…
By 2025-05-13 Off “Embracing Nostalgia and Innovation: How The Laughing Cow, One Bar, and Jeni’s Splendid Ice Cream Are Redefining Snack Experiences” The Laughing Cow has become a staple for consumers who enjoy unwrapping its tiny pre-portioned cheese wedges before a snack. The brand, owned by Bel Group, has now introduced a new line that creatively combines…
By 2025-05-13 Off “Addressing Food Allergy Challenges: Ensuring Equity and Accessibility for Affected Communities” The issue of food allergies is gaining increased visibility over time. Various brands, advocacy groups, and communities are collaborating to highlight the severity of food allergy challenges and to ensure that individuals facing these issues…
By 2025-05-13 Off “Investing in the Future of Food: Insights from AgFunder’s Report on Agrifood Innovations Amidst Uncertainty” In a year marked by uncertainty, one fact remained clear: the necessity of food. The technologies, products, and support systems highlighted in AgFunder’s report all aim for the common goal of feeding the global population.…
By 2025-05-13 Off “Chickpeas: The Rising Star in Plant-Based Ingredients and Their Expanding Market Potential” In recent years, few ingredients have gained as much popularity in the food industry as chickpeas, leading numerous companies to explore this trendy option. Chickpeas are rich in fiber, vitamins, and minerals, and they may…
By 2025-05-13 Off “From Athlete to Entrepreneur: Ricky Echanique’s Journey to Revolutionize Plant-Based Nutrition with Chocho” When world-class athlete Ricky Echanique faced autoimmune issues that hindered his training, he sought recovery through two avenues: a plant-based diet and his native Ecuador. His experience with plant-based nutrition revitalized him, inspiring him to…
By 2025-05-13 Off “Legal Battles and Consumer Trends: The Sugar Content Controversy in the Food Industry” Post’s legal battle over sugar began in 2016 when plaintiffs filed a lawsuit claiming that the health and wellness assertions made about some of their cereals—such as Great Grains, Bran Flakes, and Raisin Bran—were false…
By 2025-05-13 Off “Snow Days: Jason Karp’s New Venture to Bring Healthy Joy and Freedom to Family Snacking” Jason Karp fondly recalls the winter mornings of his childhood in the Northeast when he would wake up to the delightful news: No school today, it’s a snow day. “There was this overwhelming sense of…
By 2025-05-13 Off “Forager Project Enters Competitive Plant-Based Cheese Market Amid Growing Demand” Forager Project is entering the increasingly competitive plant-based cheese market with its new product line. As more consumers incorporate plant-based foods into their diets, companies are responding with a wide array of offerings to satisfy…