Chloe Vegan Foods has launched a full line of plant-based pizzas, currently available chain-wide at 344 Sprouts Farmers Markets stores in 23 U.S. states. Each is all plant-based, non-GMO and 100 percent free of the most pervasive and troublesome allergens. Chloe is headquartered in Edina, Minnesota, and manufactures its products in an FDA- and USDA-approved […]
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CleanWell Offers Plant-Based Alternative To Disinfecting During Pandemic
With the U.S. in the throes of the Covid-19 pandemic, sanitation has taken on ever-increasing importance. Whether cleaning grocery carts or homes, there is heightened awareness of taking the proper safety precautions. There also has been more focus on what cleaning products to use, with many consumers opting to avoid harsh chemicals and pursue better-for-you […]
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Happy Little Plants, Fresh Thyme Highlight Plant Protein In Stores
The Happy Little Plants brand and Fresh Thyme Farmers Market are helping to fuel the plant-based protein explosion by having a dedicated set in each of Fresh Thyme’s 74 locations. The two Midwestern companies are joining forces to help bring plant protein items to consumers across the region. “We know that people are looking to add […]
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Plant-Based Meats Aren’t As Shiny As They Seem
by Danette Amstein, principal, Midan Marketing Not a day goes by that I don’t find the words “plant-based” or “meat alternatives” popping up on my social channels or news feeds. And really, it isn’t surprising. In fact, we measured conversation around plant-based alternatives from 2018-2020 and we’ve seen a 40 percent increase in the last […]
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Else Nutrition Offers Clean-Ingredient, Plant-Based Toddler Formulas
Else Nutrition, a developer and marketer of clean-ingredients, plant-based nutrition products, is launching its first commercial product this spring in the U.S.—a next-generation, 100 percent plant-based, organic toddler formula made with a proprietary formulation of almonds, buckwheat and tapioca. The globally-patented formula contains zero dairy or soy and is free of gluten, hormones, antibiotics, palm […]
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Barilla Reformulated Protein+ Line Now 100% Plant Based
Barilla has reformulated its Protein+ line which now is made entirely with 100 percent plant-based ingredients, specifically semolina durum wheat mixed with protein from lentils, chickpeas and peas. As today’s consumers are increasingly looking for plant-based products, Barilla identified a new recipe that removes the egg whites from the formula, while maintaining the same taste and […]
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Refugee-Focused Afia Debuts Two New Flavors for Frozen Falafel Line
Afia, a family-owned, woman-run company specializing in Mediterranean cuisine, is introducing two new frozen falafel flavors, expanding its award-winning line. Afia’s products are vegan, gluten-free, plant-based and use non-GMO ingredients. Unlike past attempts at frozen falafel that required frying, Afia has developed a line that can be easily heated in ovens and microwaves, yet still […]
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DiNoci Dairy-Free, Plant-Based Frozen Dessert Launches 4 New Flavors
DiNoci Natural Foods, makers of artisan plant-based frozen desserts, has introduced four new flavors. DiNoci’s almond milk-based desserts use clean premium ingredients and are always free from gums and additives. New flavors are: Cherry Crisp—whole tart cherries and gluten-free toasted oats folded into creamy vanilla; Cookies & Crema—a gluten-free chocolate sandwich cookie crumbled into creamy […]
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Kite Hill Launches Two New Plant-Based Platforms
Kite Hill, a San Francisco Bay Area plant-based food company, recently launched two new products, including a line of coconut milk-based yogurts and a plant-based sour cream. “Kite Hill is an amazing brand with a really strong and loyal following that continues to grow every day,” said Rob Leibowitz, CEO. “Our passionate consumers and retail partners […]
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Ancient Harvest Acquires Gluten-Free Brand Pamela’s
Quinoa Corp., the Golden, Colorado-based parent company of plant-based foods brand Ancient Harvest, has acquired the Pamela’s brand. Quinoa Corp. says the acquisition more than doubles the business under its management, strengthens its ability to expand its retail footprint and combines the gluten-free formulation expertise and supplier networks of both brands to facilitate new product […]
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Impossible Foods Debuts Impossible Pork, Impossible Sausage At CES
This week at the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Impossible Foods is serving up Impossible Pork Made from Plants and Impossible Sausage Made from Plants—the startup’s first all-new products since the blockbuster Impossible Burger debuted in 2016. Impossible Pork Impossible Pork is a gluten-free, plant-based ground meat that can be used in any recipe […]
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Nonconventional Grocery Trends Forecast For 2020
Grocery shoppers can expect to see expanded produce departments, new sections for plant-based food and more cannabis products in 2020, says John Karolefski, supermarket analyst and purveyor of GroceryStories.com. Karolefski says many grocers will eliminate plastic bags at checkout and blend digital with physical shopping to keep customers and attract new ones. “Grocers will aim […]
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Lehi Mills Launching Its First-Ever Vegan Line Of Mixes
Lehi Mills, a family-run mill located in Lehi, Utah, is launching its first-ever line of vegan mixes. The product line includes a vegan pancake/waffle mix, vegan brownie mix and vegan raspberry muffin mix. Starting early 2020, Lehi Mills customers will find the new vegan products on the company website and on Amazon. Shortly after the […]
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Mooala Secures $8.3 Million Series A Financing Led By Sweat Equities
Dallas, Texas-based Mooala, maker of organic, dairy-free beverages and creamers, has completed a $8.3 million Series A equity financing. Sweat Equities, an investment firm specializing in the food, beverage and consumer goods sector, led the financing round with participation from several investment firms and family offices, including Series Seed lead investor M3 Ventures. The investment brings Mooala’s total funding since […]
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Rouxbe Launches New Plant-Based Cooking Curriculum
Rouxbe, a culinary training program, has launched its plant-based course for enterprise customers. Designed for professionals looking to improve their culinary skills to keep pace with the increase in demand for vegan and vegetarian menu options, Plant-Based Foundations provides the most extensive online course for plant-based cooking available to culinary teams today. “Plant-based dining is […]
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Fourth-Generation Farmers Create Dairy-Free, Plant-Based Sorbatto
Created by fourth-generation farmers, Wapato, Washington-based Sorbatto offers fresh frozen desserts made from blueberries grown on the family farm in six flavors. Sorbatto’s fresh frozen desserts provide the creamy texture of ice cream without the dairy. Each of its six flavors start with their farm-fresh blueberry base for a frozen dessert that is up to […]
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Gelson’s First Grocery Retailer To Offer The Impossible Burger
The Impossible Burger will make its worldwide debut in grocery stores Friday at all 27 outlets of Gelson’s Markets in Southern California—the first time that the general public will be able to buy and experience the Impossible Burger at home. The Impossible Burger is the award-winning, plant-based meat that rivals ground beef from cows for […]
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Silver Hills Bakery Celebrates 30 Years Of Artisanal Baking
2019 marks the 30th anniversary for Silver Hills Bakery, an Abbotsford, British Columbia-based supplier of sprouted products. Silver Hills offers more than 20 varieties of artisanal breads, bagels, tortillas and buns, including its “Squirrelly Bread,” all of which are plant powered and feature nutrient dense sprouted grains. In the U.S., the products are available at […]
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Jensen Meat Unveils Individually-Wrapped Hamburger Patty Brand
Southern California-based ground beef processor Jensen Meat has introduced the company’s first single-serving hamburger patty, along with its new Jensen Solos brand. The initiative makes Jensen Meat the first and only U.S. meat processor to provide an individually wrapped hamburger patty to the market. The Jensen Solos brand was created to provide a quality solution […]
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Beyond Meat Unveils Newest Product Innovation, Beyond Beef
El Segundo, California-based Beyond Meat has debuted its latest breakthrough in plant-based food innovation: Beyond Beef. Driven by consumer demand, Beyond Beef is designed to have the meaty taste, texture and versatility consumers love about ground beef but with the added health and sustainability benefits of plant-based meat. Beyond Beef has 25 percent less saturated […]