Whew, what a year. In normal times, we’d be writing with fondness and excitement about the year that was and what is in store for 2021. But as we’ve heard so much over the past 10 months, these are not normal times. Ask any pundit about forecasting, no matter what...
Virtual—We’re still only on the tip of the iceberg of plant based business opportunities, said Ben Davis, Content Director for Plant Based World, during its December 9, 2020, webinar “State of the Plant-Based Union: A 2020 Wrap-Up Webinar with Elysabeth Alfano”. The 1-hour talk discussed the impact of plant-based products...
Vista, CA—As the eighth year of its philanthropy program to support efforts to end the exploitation and suffering of animals used for food comes to a close, Dr. Bronner’s announced that since 2013 the company will have donated over $3 million to a variety of organizations working to expose and...
A federal judge in Oklahoma has refused to block a law requiring plant-based foods to relabel their packaging. Upton's Naturals is appealing the ruling. In September, the Plant Based Foods Association and Upton’s Naturals, along with the Institute for Justice, filed a federal lawsuit challenging a new Oklahoma food labeling...
Deerfield, IL—FoodChain ID has created a Vegetarian, Plant-based, and Vegan (VEG) certification program, according to a press release. The VEG Program prohibits the use of GMOs, requires the identity of all ingredients to be preserved, and requires traceability of all products and ingredients all the way back to the source.
Before the Butcher has added UNCUT Ground, Chorizo Ground, Italian Ground, Taco Ground and Breakfast Ground to its ground meat substitutes product line. The new products are 100% plant-based, gluten-free, cholesterol-free, non-GMO, and made from a proprietary combination of soy, coconut and canola oils, and natural seasonings. Each serving contains...
ChickP Protein, Ltd. has launched a non-GMO native starch developed from chickpea for food and beverage applications. The chickpea starch has a high amylose to amylopectin ratio, with neutral taste and no aroma, the company says. It can be used as a thickening/binding agent in a variety of food applications.
Axiom Foods has announced more than 5 versions of VegOtein TX. The ingredient line reduces the need for gums and stabilizers such as soy and wheat gluten. The functional pea protein enables cleaner, allergen-friendly labels that feature gluten-free and soy-free claims, while maintaining the same 1.0 PDCAAS as animal-based protein,...
Calbee North America has launched Crunchions, a plant-based snack, in Kick'n BBQ, Sour Cream and Onion, and Tangy Sweet Chili flavors. Crunchions are a red lentil snack crisp and are gluten-free, vegetarian friendly, and completely free of artificial flavors and the common allergens soy, nuts, peanuts, wheat, and eggs. 2600...
Longève has launched Longève Panko Breadless Crumbs. Made from 100% pea protein, the gluten-free breadcrumbs are made to replace traditional breadcrumbs. 19900 MacArthur Blvd., Ste., 1000, Irvine, CA 92612, www.longevebrands.com...
