In 2023, Next Meats Co., Ltd. and group company Dr. Foods Co., Ltd. Launched Vegan Foie Gras, Vegan Caviar, and shelf stable Next Meats products to the plant-based markets in North America. NEXT MEATS Co., Ltd. a Japanese subsidiary of NEXT MEATS Holdings, Inc. is Tokyo based food-tech venture company that has devoted[Read More…]
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Barilla Group announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Back to Nature, from B&G Foods
Back to Nature features a portfolio of plant-based, non-GMO products that compete in the United States cookies, crackers, granola, and nuts & trail mix categories. Barilla, a fourth-generation family-owned company founded in 1877 is an international food company, leading in pasta and bakery products, and present in more than 100[Read More…]
Taco Bell® And Beyond Meat Introduces New Beyond Carne Asada Steak™
Taco Bell and Beyond Meat® announce the unveiling of a first-of-its kind, category-disrupting product: Beyond Carne Asada Steak™. Completely new yet expectedly flavorful, this plant-based protein will be available at select Taco Bell locations. “At Taco Bell, we’ve long believed that anyone should be able to choose plant-based menu items[Read More…]
PepsiCo is launching the Pepsi S’mores Collection on the last day of summer in North America
On the Last Day of Summer, Lucky Fans Can Win the Collectible Trio of Mini-Can Pepsi Flavors—Graham Cracker, Toasty Marshmallow and Chocolate by Sharing How They S’more. Once a treat typically confined to summer campfires, s’mores have become a cultural phenomenon. With the sweet taste of gooey marshmallows and rich[Read More…]
ADM collaborates with Korea’s LG Chem to produce Lactic Acid and Polylactic Acid at the US facility
Launches two joint ventures to meet growing demand for a wide variety of plant-based products, including bioplastics South Korea based LG Chem, a leading global diversified chemical company, and ADM, a global leader in nutrition and biosolutions, on August 16th, 2022 announced launch of two joint ventures for U.S. (Decatur,[Read More…]
MONDELĒZ INTERNATIONAL acquires confectionery business from Grupo Bimbo
The acquisition will double the size of Mondelēz Mexico’s business and provide an attractive entry point into the chocolate category, while expanding the company’s presence in snacking. Mondelēz International announced it has entered into an agreement with Grupo Bimbo to acquire its confectionery business, Ricolino, for approximately $1.3 billion USD.[Read More…]