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...
Leominster, MA—Indian-American author, TV host, producer, and culinary expert Padma Lakshmi has partnered with the brand DAH! as a board advisor and brand partner. DAH! produces Lassi, an Indian yogurt smoothie that is cooked at a lower temperature for longer periods of time. According to the press release, this process...
Austin, TX—The Co-founders of Gathered Foods, makers of Good Catch plant-based seafood, have been named UBS Global Visionaries, according to a press release. UBS is a wealth management firm dedicated to working with companies and individuals who play a role in creating sustainable solutions for some of the world’s challenges,...
Philadelphia, PA—Waterloo Sparkling Water has joined Grovara’s online marketplace, according to a press release, to help establish its brand in overseas markets. Grovara, which enables seven-click exporting, is positioning Waterloo—known for its fruit-inspired flavors—for multiple international regions, including Latin America, the Middle East, and Asia. The B2B marketplace is currently...
On December 4, you could find yourself with some free frozen treats from GoodPop Frozen Pops, just by pledging to do a good deed this holiday season, according to a press release. In celebration of National Cookie Day, the frozen treat company is giving away four-packs of its #1 seller,...
Auburn, WA—Gluten Intolerance Group (GIG) has formed GIG Cares, a separate nonprofit organization with the mission of fighting food insecurity while promoting gluten-free education and advocacy, according to a press release. The nonprofit will expand the work of Cutting Costs for Celiacs, a charity GIG partnered with earlier this year...
Otamot and Simple Mills have conducted consumer research to figure out how Americans feel about pantry foods and how they feel about vegetables. Some top findings: 85% of respondents say their typical pantry products are high in processed ingredients yet low in nutrients. The majority of consumers believe the top...
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