The global market for rice protein surpassed $108 million in 2018, and is expected to grow nearly 7% y-o-y in 2019, according to a recent study from Fact.MR. It is expected to grow at a CAGR of nearly 8% over the period 2018 to 2028. A press release states that...
Richmond, BC, Canada—Nature’s Path Foods has committed to making all of its packaging recyclable, reusable or compostable by 2025, according to a press release. The company is joining more than 350 organizations to be part of the New Plastics Economy Global Commitment. Nature’s Path, the release notes, has already achieved...
Washington, D.C.—Sustainability, plant-based diets, and clean eating aren’t just the buzz words of the month—they’re the real deal, according to IFIC Foundation’s 2019 Food and Health Survey. Survey respondents were asked not just about their views on sustainability, but what they look for in order to know whether or not...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In today’s go-go-go world, people are looking for foods that are convenient and practical—but increasingly people won’t settle for convenience foods that are overly processed and loaded with artificial ingredients and empty calories. Indeed, 61% of the American population say healthfulness has a significant impact on their food and beverage...
Asheville, NC—The plant-based food trend is here to stay and it’s getting bigger, if recent news is anything to go by: No Evil Foods, a plant meat brand, is going to hit 1000 Kroger locations across the country, according to a press release. No Evil Foods will supply Comrade Cluck,...
Schaumburg, IL--Nourished: The Gluten Free, Allergy & Specialty Diet Festival will take place on June 1 and 2 at the Schaumburg Convention Center, according to a press release. In addition to the existing gluten-free and nut-free zones, paleo, keto and plant-based products will bring a variety of nutritional opportunities for...
New York City, NY—Tyson Foods plans to launch a meat substitute this summer, according to CNN. The product will have a limited launch, CEO and president Noel White said during an analyst call, according to CNN, but Tyson has been considering alternatives to animal protein for a while. Earlier this...
Toronto, Ontario, Canada—Soy protein can lower cholesterol, according to researchers at St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto. A press release on the study notes that FDA is planning to remove soy from its list of heart-healthy foods. Researchers at St. Michael’s performed a meta-analysis of 43 existing trials that evaluated soy,...
New York, NY—Beyond Meat began trading at $46 per share on Thursday, according to CNN, an 84% increase over its IPO price of $25. It closed at $65.75 per share, 163% over its IPO price, after hitting nearly $73 a few hours after trading opened. CNN notes that the jump...
New York, NY—The Plant Based World Conference & Expo will offer culinary demonstrations, hear from plant-based experts, and taste the latest products, according to a press release. Ben Davis, content & communications director at Plant Based World, said in the release: “The Expo Hall will be the center point of...
