Articles Tagged with ''plant-based''

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Nestlé to acquire Sweet Earth

Sweet Earth produces frozen meals, burritos, breakfast sandwiches and chilled plant-based burgers and proteins.
September 7, 2017
Nestlé USA, Glendale, Calif., announced plans to acquire Sweet Earth, a plant-based foods manufacturer based in Moss Landing, Calif.
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Aramark launches plant-based culinary training curriculum

The goal of the new training partnership is to further enable the company's 1,000-plus chefs to create meals, menus and dining concepts that center on vegetables, whole grains, legumes and nuts.
August 29, 2017
Aramark, a Philadelphia, Pa.-based player in food, facilities and uniforms, partnered with The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), Washington, D.C., to conduct a series of plant-based culinary trainings over the next six months as part of its ongoing efforts to develop strategies that increase plant-based food offerings for consumers.
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Otsuka acquires Daiya, expands plant-based foods portfolio

Daiya produces a line of plant-based foods, including Greek yogurt alternatives, frozen pizza, frozen cheesecake, cream cheese-style spreads and cheese alternatives.
July 27, 2017
Canada-based Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. announced plans to acquire 100% of Daiya Foods Inc., a Canada-based manufacturer of plant-based foods.
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Global Cold Chain Expo 2018 welcomes new co-locating partner

SmartFood Expo will focus on the exploding category of healthy foods marketed as “better-for-you.”
June 20, 2017
The Global Cold Chain Alliance (GCCA), Alexandria, Va., and United Fresh Produce Association, Washington, D.C., announced a new partner for Global Cold Chain Expo 2018.
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Kellogg invests in frozen smoothie company

Bright Greens' products can be found in select Whole Foods markets and more than 1,000 Kroger stores.
June 19, 2017
Kellogg Co., Battle Creek, Mich., raised a seed round led by eighteen94 capital, Kellogg’s venture capital arm, in Bright Greens.
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NPD Group: Market for plant-based meat alternatives still evolving

The 27 million consumers claiming to follow a plant-based diet aren’t necessarily consuming plant-based dairy and meat alternatives.
May 16, 2017
According to The NPD Group, Chicago, the market for plant-based alternatives is still evolving, as consumers begin to leverage these items due to food allergies or the search for more healthful options.
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