Articles Tagged with ''better-for-you''

To get to commercial-volume production — and to get there before the competition does, with a financially sustainable product line — cell-based meat manufacturers need a plan that prioritizes scalability.

Now, as we begin a new year with the supply chain issues still upon us, a new challenge is presenting itself in the category.

With a 400% increase in production capacity, 2022 is looking even more promising.

As immune and gut health continue to be top of mind, Lifeway Foods, a leader in kefir and fermented probiotic products, has launched Lifeway Oat—a dairy-free, certified vegan drink that offers the same mood boosting and gut-health supporting benefits, as its best-selling collection of dairy kefir products. 

Actual Veggies has closed a $2.3M round of funding from Electric Feel Ventures, the venture arm of Post Malone's management team, run by Austin Rosen; Big Idea Ventures; Rose Street Capital; former Arsenal and current Inter Miami CF defender, Kieran Gibbs, and other strategic investors. Combined with its previous funding round from Big Idea Ventures and angel contributions, Actual Veggies has secured $2.8M in funding to date.

On our latest Cold Corner podcast, Caulipower’s Founder & CEO, Gail Becker, joins Editor-in-Chief Michael Costa to discuss the company’s recent packaging redesign, the R&D process for bringing Caulipower products to market, how the company is faring with current supply chain issues, Caulipower’s community outreach as part of its sustainability strategy, and what really constitutes “better-for-you” cold foods in stores today.

Honey Mama’s, the female-founded and Oregon-based maker of nutrient-rich, refrigerated cocoa truffle bars, announces their nationwide expansion to all Whole Foods Market stores across the country. From humble beginnings at the Portland State Farmers Market in 2013, nationwide expansion with Whole Foods Market marks an exciting new growth phase for the company and an indication of the increasing consumer demand for premium and nourishing natural offerings. 

Brazi Bites, pioneer of Latin-inspired, naturally gluten-free foods, announces the launch of Pizza’nadas, an extension of the brand’s popular Empanadas line. Pizza’nadas start with the same, iconic Brazilian cheese bread base made from clean ingredients like tapioca flour, eggs, cheese, and milk, stuffed with fresh mozzarella, uncured pepperoni, and tomato sauce for a delicious, nostalgic pizza flavor consumers love. Take the Pizza’nadas straight from the freezer to the oven or air fryer for a snack that is ready in minutes. 

Actual Veggies, the first veggie-only burger, is launching in the refrigerated section at more than 360 Sprouts Farmers Market locations, online at HungryRoot, Imperfect Foods, FreshDirect, and direct-to-consumer through the Actual Veggies website.