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Daring Foods Acquired by v2food With Ajinomoto Investment
Plant-based poultry producer Daring Foods has been acquired by Australian alt-protein company v2food, with backing by Ajinomoto Co, Inc. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Jeff Gendelman, CEO of Daring Foods, told Nosh the partnership will leverage the scale and frozen food expertise of Ajinomoto and the proprietary protein technology of v2food, bringing the brand into new protein formats and meal occasions across retail and foodservice channels.
Misha’s Acquires Vertage: Dairy-Free Cheese Consolidation
Misha’s, Inc. is expanding its portfolio of premium dairy-free cheeses with the acquisition of Vertage in a deal that leverages Vertage’s partnership with Fresh Del Monte Produce, providing access to its comprehensive logistics network and capabilities. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. “By integrating Vertage’s expertise and leveraging Fresh Del Monte’s infrastructure, we’re not… Read more »
Green Circle: Are Plant-Protein’s ‘High’ Costs Overstated?
A new report by Green Circle Capital Advisors is arguing that perception around plant-based protein costs being higher than their animal-based counterparts is inaccurate once you consider the actual protein content of meats and dairy products.
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Dean Foods Returns to Plant-Based Products with Good Karma Investment
Today dairy processor and distributor Dean Foods announced a minority investment in Boulder, Colorado based Good Karma, a producer of flaxseed-based, dairy alternative food and beverage products. Originally a private label manufacturer of dairy-alternative milks, Good Karma developed its own branded CPG line in 2014 and expanded beyond beverages to yogurt in late 2016.
Nutriati Closes $8 Million Round to Offer New Plant-Protein Solutions
Plant-based products are one of the hottest trends in food and beverage, and investors have taken note. Last week, several funds and venture capital firms came together to back Nutriati, a food technology company whose first products are a chickpea flour and chickpea protein concentrate.
Kerry to Premier Advanced Plant-Based Protein Option
Executing on consumer demands, Kerry, the Taste and Nutrition company, created ProDiem™, a plant-based protein solution optimized for nutrition, texture and taste.
Oriya Organics Launches New Plant Protein
Oriya Organics, a family-owned a plant-based, superfood supplement maker, will be introducing an innovative new paleo vegan protein at this year’s Natural Products Expo West.
Watch: Here’s What Dairy And Plant-Based Brands Think About The Meaning of Milk
Is there really confusion on the market as to whether these alternative brands actually contain animal products like cow’s milk? During the 2017 Winter Fancy Food Show in San Francisco, we spoke with both dairy and alternative dairy brands to find out how they perceive the proposed Dairy Pride Act.
GT’s Kombucha Acquires, Rebrands Tula’s CocoYo
Millennium Products, Inc., the parent company of GT’s Kombucha, has acquired Tula’s CocoKefir, the maker of coconut-based kefirs and yogurts that are fermented with vegan probiotic cultures. The transaction took place earlier this year, according to Millennium Products founder GT Dave, who told BevNET, Project NOSH’s sister publication, that he has long had a fondness for Tula’s products.
Beyond Meat to Launch Beyond Burger in Veggie Grill
Veggie Grill, the largest veggie-centric, premium fast-casual brand in the U.S., announced that the highly anticipated Beyond Burger™ will be available on Wednesday, December 14 at all of its 28 locations.
Amazing Grass Debuts New Brand Look for Entire Portfolio at Expo East
Amazing Grass™, the nation’s leading brand of plant-based, whole-food powdered supplements and nutrition bars, will showcase a fresh new brand look unifying its entire portfolio, including its flagship Green Superfood™, Ultra-Premium Raw Reserve, Protein Superfood™, Organic Wheat Grass, Kidz Superfood and Organic Superfood Bars at Natural Products Expo East in Baltimore, Md.
Vega Launches New Plant-Based Vega Protein+ Snack Bar
Mid-day mayhem and morning madness don’t stand a chance. NEW Vega® Protein+ Snack Bar helps consumers be prepared with anytime nutrition to help make life’s little surprises more bearable, now available in stores across the United States.
Hilary’s Unveils New Frozen Veggie Breakfast Sausages in Two Delicious Flavors
Hilary’s, the creator of convenient and culinary foods made from real ingredients and free from common allergens, is excited to announce the launch of its nutrient-rich and flavorsome Frozen Veggie Breakfast Sausages in two crave-worthy flavors: Spicy Sausage and Apple Maple Sausage.