Marina Del Rey, CA - Plant-based protein is just as effective as animal-based whey protein when it comes to building muscle in professional athletes. A recent study on the body composition effects of extra protein on professional athletes found that Axiom Foods' Oryzatein brown rice protein equaled animal-based whey protein...
The investment in plant-based protein continues. Ripple Foods Inc., a two-year old beverage company that makes a milk-like drink from yellow peas, has received a $65 million investment from Goldman Sachs, among other investors, according to Bloomberg News. Run by founders Adam Lowry and Neil Renninger, Ripple Foods sells Ripptein,...
Minneapolis, MN - With the rapid rise in consumer demand for plant-based protein, PURIS, the largest North American producer of pea protein, and Cargill have signed a joint venture agreement to accelerate a new wave of sustainable and label-friendly plant-based foods. "PURIS is a game changer in terms of taste...
Moss Landing, CA -- Nestle USA took a giant step into the plant-based foods segment with the acquisition of Sweet Earth, whose 48 products span the day and include Harmless Ham and Benevolent Bacon. Launched in 2011 by co-founders Kelly and Brian Swette, Sweet Earth’s award-winning frozen meals, burritos, breakfast...
Just as our country is experiencing — and will continue to experience — a lot of changes in the next year, so is the natural products industry. One topic that is on everyone’s mind is Donald Trump’s presidential victory. Up until this election, the U.S. has never had a business...
