Washington, D.C.--The Natural Products Association (NPA) has issued comments to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) urging the agency to adopt a policy of enforcement discretion on standards of identity for products that use dairy names to describe plant-based products. "Plant-based products, as long as they are properly qualified, like...
New York—Vegans and vegetarians can expand their food choices: Taco Bell is testing out a vegetarian menu board in some restaurants and unveiling limited-time vegetarian and vegan items, according to CNN. Taco Bell has already made itself welcoming to vegetarians, CNN points out, with a “Make it Meatless” feature on...
An analysis from Fact.MR found that the vegan yogurt market is expected to continue its growth, thanks to the health and wellness trend and vegan yogurt’s availability in a variety of flavors. The report projects growth at 4.8% CAGR during the period of 2018-2028. Vegan yogurt sales increased by over 30,000...
Toronto, Canada—The Allergen Control Group (ACG), owners of the Gluten-Free Certification Program, announced in a press release the formation of two food-industry stakeholder working groups to support the development and launch of the first internationally recognized and voluntary Plant-Based Certification Program (PBCP). Paul Valder, president and CEO of ACG, said...
Denver, CO—Ardent Mills has released a list of grain-based culinary trends that emerged this past year, created in part thanks to the launch of the company’s new business unit, The Annex. According to the press release, their ideas are intended to inspire industry leaders to consider plant-based, grain foods in...
The world’s dietary profile is becoming increasingly health conscious. The mindset of “it’s cool to take care of yourself” is catching on, and people are looking for the best ways to do so. While the options are virtually endless, a popular route is cutting meat, dairy, or even processed foods...
What is Protein? From keratin, a major component in hair and nails, to hemoglobin, which gives red blood cells their color, proteins play an important role in developing and repairing muscles, bones and numerous parts of the human body. These “building blocks of life” are actually made up of chains...
Washington, D.C. -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is requesting input on the use of dairy-related names in plant-based product labels. While the FDA recognizes that customers might prefer plant-based products for any number of reasons, the request states that labeling plant-based products with names that are associated...
More consumers are opting to prepare meals at home rather than dining out. A study found that 72% of Americans cook from home four nights or more per week in an effort to save money, eat healthier and waste less food (1). As more people prepare home-cooked meals, the demand...
The U.S. Foods and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Scott Gottlieb said on Tuesday during the PoliticoPro Summit that the Trump Administration plans to crack down on the use of the term "milk" on non-dairy milk alternatives. The agency is to release a guidance outlining its new standards. This can be...
