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U.S. plant-based foods industry tops $5B

The analysis showed plant-based milk sales leading the way, topping $4.2 billion over the past year.

March 13, 2017

The Plant Based Foods Association, San Francisco, released new data from SPINS, a Chicago-based retail sales data company for the natural and specialty products industry, showing the total market for the plant-based sector (excluding data from Whole Foods Market) topping $5 billion in sales.

Maple Leaf Foods to acquire Lightlife Foods

Lightlife manufactures more than 30 innovative products, including plant-based tempeh, hot dogs, breakfast foods and burgers.

February 21, 2017

Canada-based Maple Leaf Foods signed a definitive agreement with Brynwood Partners VI L.P., Greenwich, Conn., to acquire Lightlife Foods, Inc.

PMMI study: Healthy, convenient food options are top of mind

New product launches with plant-based claims have increased almost seven-fold since 2011.

February 15, 2017

Food processing machinery continues significant annual growth, increasing 11.3%, according to the “2017 Trends in Food Processing Operations” report, produced by PMMI.

Clean label premium salads made with plant-based ingredients

February 9, 2017

Garden-Fresh Foods, Milwaukee, Wis., launched Green Leaf Signature Salads featuring the clean label designation.

Califia Farms debuts grippable, PET bottle for plant-powered creamers

The new 750-ml curvy, grippable PET bottle is designed with a spout that solves the problem of drippage and over/under pouring.

February 3, 2017

Califia Farms, San Francisco, introduced new innovative packaging for its plant-powered beverages.

Creamy plant-based creamers in new varieties

January 30, 2017

Nestlé USA, Glendale, Calif., expanded its COFFEE-MATE natural bliss line of creamy plant-based creamers.

Study: Sustainability will take center stage in 2017

Plant-based proteins will continue to increase in popularity, as will flexitarian and vegan options.

January 10, 2017

Ketchum, New York, launched its inaugural survey of nutrition experts to understand what topics, ingredients and dishes would shape the year ahead in food.

Plant-based pecan nog

December 1, 2016

MALK Organics, Houston, Texas, added a nut nog to its line of creamy plant-based beverages.

Tyson Foods, Beyond Meat announce investment agreement

Beyond Meat will remain an independent, privately held company led by founder and CEO Ethan Brown.

October 10, 2016

Tyson Foods, Inc., Springdale, Ark., took a 5% ownership stake in plant-based protein producer Beyond Meat, El Segundo, Calif.

Study: Plant-based foods industry contributes $13.7B to U.S. economy

Incomes in the plant-based foods sector average $59,400, which is about $13,000 higher than the average U.S. income.

September 20, 2016

The Plant Based Foods Association, San Francisco, published an economic analysis of the industry’s contribution to the nation’s jobs, sales output and tax base.