CLO-CLO Vegan Foods introduces plant-based shrimp entrée bowls and a "mac & cheeze" bowl as consumer demand for plant-based frozen entrées continues. The plant-based shrimp is based off the konjac root, which gives the shrimp the texture, look and taste of traditional shrimp.
Yoi, a brand-new plant-based food and beverage company, has launched in Bay Area independent grocers this month with its one-of-a-kind Probiotic Nut and Seedmilks. Yoi crafts its deliciously tart and subtly flavored beverages in small batches from simple organic ingredients including almonds, coconut, and pumpkin seeds.
Colorado-based Planterra Foods is expanding its portfolio of plant-based products in the fresh and frozen category by launching a variety of new items for families to have more options of convenient, delicious plant-based meals at home. Available now, consumers can add the OZO Frozen Nuggets (10.6 oz.), plant-based Chicken Patties (4, 2.5 oz. patties), and Italian Style Meatballs (12-1 oz. meatballs) as well as fresh Smokehouse Burgers (2-4 oz. patties) and plant-based Ground Turkey (12 oz.) to their plant-based rotation of delicious OZO meals.
Dairy-Free ice cream is one of the fastest growing subcategories within the industry, and with more than half of U.S. households now buying plant-based foods it will benefit restaurateurs to add inclusive options to their menus (Source: Plant Based Foods Association and The Good Food Institute). Cascade Glacier is making it easier for foodservice retailers to offer plant-based and allergen-friendly options that will satisfy a variety of ice cream consumers.
Tofurky, a leading independent producer of plant-based proteins in the U.S., is setting aside self-interest to call on consumers to join in the battle against climate change. For the first time, a brand is creating billboards at shelf level, dedicating its packaging to advocacy with the goal of inspiring widespread consumer action.
At this time last year, those working along the cold chain were collectively trying to figure out how to navigate daily—sometimes hourly—changes and disruptions to business in the middle of a pandemic. Today, as the pandemic wanes in the U.S., a new set of challenges exist, but the industry is better prepared and positioned to overcome many of those obstacles.
Mediterranean plant-based meat company, Heura, has rolled out a line of kid-focused Nuggets. A recent study from the National Library of Medicine showed that 18% - 33% of infants and toddlers consumed no servings of vegetables throughout the day. While some of the littlest mouths can be the pickiest, developing healthy childhood eating habits are vital as they can lay the foundation for adulthood.
Nutpods, one of the fastest-growing brands of plant-based creamers in national retailers and a best-selling brand online, introduces its first naturally sweetened coffee creamers with zero sugar per serving. Retail partners Sprouts Farmers Markets and Wegmans will offer the Sweet Crème, French Vanilla, and Cookie Butter creamers in the 25.4oz refrigerated format with additional retailers joining the party later this fall. Sweet Crème, French Vanilla and Caramel will be available online in the 11.2oz shelf-stable format.
Plant-based ingredient manufacturer Fooditive Group has launched GoPeasy, a pea-based drink that correlates with the mission of the Dutch company to deliver healthy and affordable products for everyone.
Nasoya announced an expansion of its Plantspired line, with two new protein-packed products busy consumers can enjoy in just minutes. As more families look to add convenient, plant-based options to their routines, Plantspired’s tasty new Sweet BBQ TofuBaked and Breakfast Scramble Superfood Skillets help make mealtime easy.
