Philadelphia, PA—Grovara, a global wholesale platform, has joined the Plant Based Foods Association (PBFA), intending to play an active role in helping the industry meat worldwide demand for plant-based food and beverages, according to a press release. Global sales of plant-based foods are expected to grow from $35b this year...
Danone North America, owner of Horizon Organic, will meet one of the requests of Northeast organic producer groups, in order to mitigate the damage resulting from Danone’s decision to move its milk sourcing to the west, a decision which leaves 89 organic dairies in the northeast without a market. As...
Lake Success, NY—Following several strong quarters, Hain Celestial is now looking to solidify the position it holds. The company is acquiring ParmCrisps and Thinsters, two fast-growing brands offering convenient snack products, from Clearlake Capital Group. The acquisition deepens Hain’s position in the snacking category “and represents a significant step in...
East Palo Alto, CA—Vori, a digital B2B ordering platform, has added Wyld CBD, a manufacturer and distributor of CBD-infused gummies and sparkling water, to its grocery supplier network, according to a press release. “Before Vori, the sales and order fulfillment process was completely manual," said Chris Trenholme, Director of Sales...
Baltimore, MD—SIMPLi has achieved Regenerative Organic Certification (ROC) for its quinoa and lupini beans, according to a press release. Specifically, its quinoa and bean producers in Peru have received ROC Bronze from the Regenerative Organic Alliance. “The responsibilities of farmers and food producers, and the role they play in our...
Australia and Maine—Yogurt is associated with lower blood pressure for those with hypertension, according to a new study performed by researchers at the University of South Australia (UniSA) in collaboration with researchers from the University of Maine. UniSA researcher Dr. Alexandra Wade explained the concept in a press release: “Dairy...
New York, NY—Loacker, which creates wafers, patisseries, and chocolates, has announced its accelerated sustainability plans for 2022 and beyond—plans which include 100% sustainable cocoa by 2025. "As a company, we've prioritized the finest ingredients and cared for the world around us and for each other for nearly a century," said...
Austin, TX—NadaMoo, creators of dairy-free ice cream, has announced the close of its Series B funding round, having raised a total of nearly $10m. The funding was led by existing capital partners District Ventures Capital and InvestEco, and a new partner Killam Investments. “We love NadaMoo! and their vision for...
A marine algae extract may help fight COVID-19, according to a test tube study published in PeerJ. The marine algae known as ulva—or “sea lettuce”—is a dietary staple in places like Japan, New Zealand, and Hawaii, according to a report from Medscape. Now, the extract—known as ulvan—has been tested in...
Downers Grove, IL—Fresh Thyme Market has donated $150,000 to the St. Louis Area Foodbank, a member of Feeding America, according to a press release. The funds were partially gathered through a “Round Up at the Register” program across all the retailer’s Missouri locations. The donation specifically benefits the St. Louis...
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