-
Equinom raises $10M to boost seed-breeding technology
Equinom, which was founded eight years ago, seems to be well positioned for anticipated growth in the plant-based ingredient segment by targeting the market for optimized seeds with its specialized breeding technology.According to a release…
-
Syngenta's purple tomato with umami taste wins innovation award
Syngenta has been getting lots of attention for its Yoom tomato variety ever since it debuted last summer. The company has touted its excellent yield in pilot trials and its superior shelf life. The Switzerland-based ag-tech…
-
Leftovers: Kit Kat's newest flavor takes the cake; Smashgummy aims to disrupt non-chocolate candies
Kit Kat wants consumers to celebrate with its latest flavor innovation. Hershey announced this week that it is launching a Kit Kat Birthday Cake bar nationwide in April 2020. The limited-edition treat has a white creme…
-
Cargill enters plant-based meat with burgers and ground products
While Cargill may be a relatively late entrant into the plant-based food space, it is a formidable competitor — and may quickly start out as a dominant player. After all, it’s difficult to match the…
-
Tofurky spreads into plant-based cheese with Moocho launch
Tofurky has been teasing this sort of launch for years, so it’s no surprise the brand is jumping into the plant-based dairy space. After Tofurky launched its first Holiday Feast with a Moocho cheesecake in…
-
Socati launches CBD-infused sweetener for hot beverages
Socati wants consumers to perk up their morning cup of coffee with CBD.The hemp processor told Food Dive it is rollingswanson albion chelated magnesium out a hot beverage-focused private label product line with a water…
-
Kerry acquires Spanish plant protein ingredients company
Kerry has been expanding its presence in the plant-based protein ingredients market, so the acquisition of Pevesa is a continuation of that strategy. Not only does the Spanish company bring patented technology in the non-allergenic…
-
CPGs push collaboration with Ingredion to accelerate product development
BOCA RATON, Florida — Food manufacturers are increasingly looking to work closer with ingredient suppliers as they accelerate the pace of developing products and respond to changes in what consumers look for in the items…
-
Barilla swaps out eggs to make its Protein+ pasta plant based
With the reformulation of its Protein+ lineup, Barilla said it is reaching out to consumers who are vegan and want to include more protein and fiber in their diet. The reformulated Protein+ pasta products contain the…
-
Don't have a cow: How NadaMoo has shaped non-dairy desserts
It’s not unusual for plant-based food brands to tout their sustainability compared to their animal-derived equivalents.Dairy-free ice cream brand NadaMoo is taking it to new heights. With rebranding and new packaging to commemorate the company’s…