Mintel has just released its “2018 Summer Food and Drink Trends” highlighting four to watch out for this summer. The first is very important for the summer months: barbecue, more specifically, vegan barbecue. Gone are the days when hosts struggle to accommodate their plant-based friends or vegans and vegetarians leave...
Soupergirl’s Split Pea Rosemary Soup has the familiar taste of traditional split pea soup with added fresh rosemary. It is fresh, healthy, natural, plant-based, and high in fiber and protein. The soup is also kosher and low in salt and sugar. 314 Carroll St.NW, Washington D.C., www.thesoupergirl.com Published in WholeFoods...
A large number of consumers are modifying their diets, eating less meat and dairy and more fruits and vegetables. Some make the switch to an entirely vegan or plant-based lifestyle, but still more are flexible about what they can or cannot eat. “A third of the population considers themselves to...
Vevey, Switzerland — Nestle has bought a majority stake in Terrafertil, a company selling natural and organic plant-based foods, the company announced on Friday. Price was not disclosed. Terrafertil is an Ecuadorian company, founded in 2005, which has expanded through South America and Britain and into the U.S. It grows...
We asked people from different industry perspectives to share their insights and expectations for the natural products industry in 2018. The Independent Retailer Corinne Shindelar, President/CEO, Independent Natural Food Retailers Association (INFRA), St. Paul, MN The Independent Natural Food Retailer has an excellent opportunity in 2018 and beyond. The acquisition...
White Plains, NY -- DanoneWave will invest up to $60 million in plant-based beverage manufacturing by adding new production capacity and expanding its warehouse in Mt. Crawford, VA. DanoneWave is the combined business unit of the U.S. dairy operation of Danone, which purchased WhiteWave Foods in April. Danone will receive...
Baltimore, MD — The 32nd Annual Natural Products Expo East took place on Sept. 14-16 at the Baltimore Convention Center. Overall, trend-wise, not much has changed since Natural Products Expo West in March, but Expo East is a great place to get a sense of what trends continue to hold...
Whether from a health condition, a deficiency or due to diet, shoppers know taking a supplement is a great way to provide the additional nutrients they may lack. But do they also know the advantages that come with taking a supplement derived only from plants? With a rising trend in...
As I’m sure you are aware, plant-based foods have experienced profound growth in the marketplace. According to the Plant Based Foods Association, with data commissioned from Nielsen, the plant-based food category is valued at $3.1 billion across all channels, an 8.1% growth from the previous year (1). This growth was...
Recently, plant-based protein powders have gained popularity, competing more effectively with their dairy-based counterparts. As the name suggests, plant-based protein powders are derived from plants and made from ingredients such as rice, peas, leucine, chia seeds and hemp that are a powerhouse of good nutrition with remarkable health benefits. These...
