Chicago, IL—ADM has reached an agreement to acquire Sojaprotein, a European provider of non-GMO soy ingredients. “This agreement testifies to the sustainable business models that MK Group is implementing, as an investment company with a diversified portfolio of value-added industries in Southeastern Europe,” said Aleksandar Kostić, vice president of MK...
Boston, MA—Researchers at ZOE, Harvard Medical School, and King’s College London found that people who eat a high quality, gut-friendly diet are less likely to develop COVID-19 or become severely ill, according to a press release from ZOE. Alternatively, those eating poorer quality diets were more at risk, a finding...
Cribb's latest book, Earth Detox (Sept 2021) describes the vast question of human chemical emissions, their impact on us and how we can overcome it. We all know that if we want to live longer, healthier lives we need to eat more fresh food that...
SmartSweets has introduced Lollipops, containing half a gram of sugar per pop. The plant-based product comes in bags containing 12 individually wrapped lollipops in both Blue Raspberry and Watermelon. www.smartsweets.com...
JADA is introducing a Plant-Based Porkless Mix and a Plant-Based Mediterranean Chick'n Mix. Customers mix in water and oil, shape, and cook. The mixes contain 21g of plant-based protein per serving, as well as vitamin B12, and are free of soy, sugar, cholesterol, and preservatives. SRP $8.99 for a box...
Yokneam Illit, Israel—NextFerm Technologies announced its successful completion of an industrial production pilot for ProteVin, a vegan, non-GMO, yeast-based protein alternative. The food-tech company reported in a press release that the successful pilot is the first of three milestones towards commercial production and launch of ProteVin, planned in 2022. The two...
Beloit, WI—Kerry has released and posted a webinar that delves into the changes seen across the food and beverage landscape as plant proteins gain popularity, and the safety challenges associated with those proteins. Food protection and preservation is intended to protect the freshness, taste, and safety of foods and beverages,...
Mumbai, India—AAK has announced a partnership with Vista Processed Foods Pvt Ltd. to meet India’s growing demand for plant-based meat alternatives. According to a press release, as many as 29% of people in India are vegetarian, and there is increasing interest in veganism and flexitarianism, largely driven by millennials. The...
Alpha Foods has launched five new plant-based breakfast sandwiches and plant-based breakfast burritos made with meatless protein, spices, dairy-free cheese and plant-based eggs. www.eatalphafoods.com...
WholeFoods Editor-in-Chief Maggie Jaqua and Todd Pauli of 24 Stories Marketing are joined by Eric Anderson of NXT USA, Inc., to discuss the trends in plant-based ingredients and the science-backed benefits of the branded ingredient TamaFlex to help improve joint flexibility, support a healthy inflammation response, and soothe soreness due to activity.
