The companies plan to jointly develop a sweet protein to replace the sweetening power of sugar and other sweeteners with the benefit of moderating blood sugar levels, which is linked to diabetes and obesity Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition North America, Inc. and the protein discovery company Shiru are partnering to develop and commercialise[Read More…]
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Kimchi pickles available at Walmart
Kimchi Pickle Chips are made with the highest quality ingredients, including fresh vegetables, natural spices, and a light fermentation process that ensures a perfect balance of flavour and crunch Cleveland Kitchen, a leading innovator in the fermented food industry announced the nationwide launch of its latest product, the 24oz Kimchi Pickle[Read More…]
ICL expands plant nutrition footprint in North America
The Second Growing Solutions acquisition this year adds local crop nutrition capabilities in US ICL, a leading global speciality minerals company, announced it has acquired Custom Ag Formulators (CAF), a North American provider of customised agriculture formulations and products for growers, for approximately $60 million. CAF offers a diverse assortment[Read More…]
Ferrero-related company to acquire Nonni’s Bakery
Nonni’s Bakery has leveraged its premium biscotti expertise rooted in its Italian heritage to become a leading biscotti company in the US A Ferrero-related company, CTH Invest SA, announced that it has agreed to acquire Nonni’s Bakery from Vestar Capital Partners, a leading U.S. middle-market private equity firm. Founded in[Read More…]
Califia Farms acquires Uproot
Through the acquisition, Califia will expand its Away From Home portfolio of products and services Califia Farms, a leading, premium, plant-based beverage brand announced the acquisition of Uproot Inc., the leading plant milk dispenser system for food service. Founded by Kevin Eve and Jacob Conway who had a passion to provide consumers with healthy plant-based beverages,[Read More…]
Baby Gourmet Foods issues product recall for Banana Raisin Oatmeal
The recall is due to possible Cronobacter spp. contamination Baby Gourmet Foods has issued a product recall to remove Baby Gourmet Organic Banana Raisin Oatmeal Organic Whole Grain Cereal from all in-store and online retailers nationally. The recall is due to possible Cronobacter spp. contamination. No other Baby Gourmet or[Read More…]
Mars Food & Nutrition announced expansion in ready meals space
Ben’s Original ranges of ready meals launch from the US to the UK offering new healthy, convenient innovations Mars Food & Nutrition, a Mars, Incorporated business segment with some of the world’s leading food brands, has announced its expansion in the ready meals space, starting with the launch of Ben’s[Read More…]
Bloom Nutrition introduces Bloom Sparkling energy drinks
The viral wellness brand introduces its first ready-to-drink canned beverage, revolutionising the energy drink category with better-for-you ingredients Bloom Nutrition, one of the fastest-growing supplement brands of the decade, known best as the #1 Greens brand in the United States, launches Bloom Sparkling Energy, the brand’s first ready-to-drink canned beverage. Available exclusively[Read More…]
Big Idea Ventures introduces plant-based shrimp startup
Bayou Best has been launched to commercialise a portfolio of proven intellectual property that supports a truly sustainable, animal-free solution to the seafood industry Big Idea Ventures (BIV), a global investment leader within the food-tech, agri-tech, and materials science sectors, has launched Bayou Best Foods, Inc. (Bayou Best), the eighth[Read More…]
General Mills names Asheesh Saksena as chief strategy & growth officer
Saksena most recently served as Chief Growth Officer for Gap, Inc., where he was accountable for operations, technology, and the company’s growth, portfolio and diversification strategy General Mills announced Asheesh Saksena has been named Chief Strategy & Growth Officer, effective Aug. 26, 2024. He will report to Jeff Harmening, Chairman[Read More…]
