Executives from Firmenich and DSM are framing their agreement as “a merger of equals,” even though DSM’s shareholders will hold the majority of the new company’s equity, and its leaders will occupy many key positions.…

The conflict in the plant-based meat industry has escalated significantly. The original lawsuit initiated in 2017 included serious allegations, and as the case progressed through the judicial system, it has been marked by claims of…

RXBar A.M. maintains the “No B.S.” philosophy that defines the brand’s signature clean-label energy bar, but it is intended to enhance, rather than replace, the original, according to company representatives. Eileen Flaherty, senior brand manager…

Mission Barns is poised to make its debut. The company boasts a new 32,000-square-foot headquarters and production facility in San Francisco. It has developed a method to produce fat from animal cells quickly and at…

Developing a more accessible and healthier chocolate has posed a significant challenge for many confectioners. The quest for suitable ingredients and processes that can replicate the taste, texture, and mouthfeel of milk chocolate has proven…

As InnovoPro CEO Taly Nechushtan anticipated the launch of a plant-based ice cream featuring the company’s chickpea ingredient last month, she noted that its success hinged not only on the product itself but also on…

In 2021, nearly every category of organic food maintained its position, despite a decrease in growth rates to more moderate levels. Sales of organic fruits and vegetables increased by approximately 4.5%, surpassing $21 billion and…

What happens when a popular ice cream brand collaborates with a fashionable ingredient? The result is the debut co-branded product from Coolhaus ice cream and Brave Robot, which features a premium ice cream sandwich made…

Dairy prices are surging primarily due to the steep costs associated with raw milk. As reported this week by the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Producer Price Index, raw milk prices have skyrocketed by an astonishing…

With this launch, it is abundantly clear that consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies are embracing animal-free dairy as a viable alternative to traditional cow-derived ingredients. One of the most significant developments is the introduction of…