US yogurt manufacturer Chobani has announced names of the companies that will take part in its Spring 2018 class for the Chobani Incubator. The third and largest Chobani Incubator class to date, with nine food startups, is comprised of ...
Cargill has invested in Puris to accelerate pea protein production for North American and global markets. With the rapid rise in consumer demand for plant-based protein, Puris, the largest North American producer of pea protein, and ...
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Nestlé has agreed to purchase US-based Sweet Earth to enter plant-based protein market. Sweet Earth produces products ranging in plant-based proteins like wheat-based seitan, tofu as wells as legumes such as lentils, chickpeas and ...
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The Hain Celestial Group has acquired Oregon-based The Better Bean Company, a chilled prepared beans manufacturer, for an undisclosed price to expand its store perimeter product offerings. Better Bean is the first acquisition for the ...
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Pure Protein, a manufacturer of protein-fortified bars, snacks, drinks and powders, has launched a new super food plant-based protein powder. A complete, vegan protein blend, Pure Protein Super Food is available in three delicious ...
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Beyond Meat said it will expand US distribution of its Beyond Burger into the meat section of Safeway grocery stores. The ground-breaking burger’s expansion into Safeway marks a substantial push by Beyond Meat into the mainstream ...
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Ajinomoto has agreed to invest $15m in Israeli plant-based protein company Hinoman. Ajinomoto has also agreed to acquire the exclusive sales rights in Japan for Mankai, Hinoman Ltd.’s high-protein plant material with extraordinary ...
Canadian consumer packaged meats firm Maple Leaf Foods has agreed to acquire American refrigerated plant-based protein foods manufacturer Lightlife Foods from Brynwood Partners VI for approximately $140m. Maple Leaf will finance the ...
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In January, Burt's Bees introduces Burt's Bees Plant-Based Protein Shakes -- its first foray into the functional food arena. The line includes Daily Protein, Protein +Gut Health with Probiotics, and Protein +Healthy Radiance with ...
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Peanut and peanut-based products producer Protein Plus has introduced Protein Energy Power, a natural peanut protein powder drink. Protein Energy Power contains 17 grams of protein per serving, is high in fiber, low in sodium, and ...
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Veggie Grill, the veggie-centric and premium fast-casual brand in the US, has introduced new Beyond Burger. The new burger will be available at all of its 28 locations. Created by Beyond Meat, the Beyond Burger is the world’s ...
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Enjoy Life Foods has added two new globally-inspired flavors to its allergy-friendly line of Plentils chips. Crafted from crunchy lentils, which are known for being a good source of fiber and all-natural plant-based protein, Thai Chili ...
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Roman Supersnack firm BRAMI has closed on a $1.5m Series Seed round of funding. The round was led by Lerer Hippeau Ventures, AccelFoods and Enlightened Capital. With this investment, the company plans to push retail expansion, pursue ...
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Atlantic Natural Foods, a subsidiary of investment group AFT Holdings, has completed the acquisition of Loma Linda Foods and the licensing rights to Worthington Foods brands of vegetarian foods from Kellogg. The acquisition was completed ...
An investor coalition worth $1.25tn is set to persuade 16 multinational companies to identify risks associated with industrial animal production and device strategies to roll out plant-based sources of protein. The coalition urges the ...