Nestlé is upgrading its 40-year-old R&D facilities in Singapore to feature state-of-the-art labs, experimental kitchens, consumer testing, sensory evaluations rooms, open working spaces, as well as Nestlé's fundamental research hub. This will enable faster translation of breakthrough science into nutritious, great-tasting products for people, across all life stages.
Vejii, which owns and operates the plant-based marketplace ShopVejii.com, has launched same-day delivery across the Lower Mainland in British Columbia. B.C. residents throughout the Lower Mainland can now order all Vejii Express items, with same-day delivery. All orders placed by 10am, will be delivered by 8pm. The service area currently includes Coquitlam, Langley, Maple Ridge, New Westminster, Surrey, Abbotsford, Burnaby, Chilliwack, Delta, North Vancouver, Richmond Vancouver, and West Vancouver.
Memories are made in the kitchen, which is why the two moms behind Raised Gluten Free are making it easy to bake and enjoy fresh-from-the oven cookies together, regardless of food restrictions. Made in small batches at a dedicated, certified gluten-free bakery in Northern California, the brand’s Chocolate Chip and Double Chocolate Fudge Cookie Doughs are 100% vegan and certified gluten free. Featuring from-scratch flavor from high-quality ingredients like brown rice flour and a soy-free buttery spread, each are also free of dairy, eggs, soy, nuts, peanuts, Kosher Pareve, and Non-GMO Project Verified.
Freshly, the chef-prepared meal delivery service, has launched its first-ever plant-based line called Purely Plant, including six new meals featuring plant-based proteins made with clean, whole-food ingredients. Developed with a flavor-first approach that shows plant-based eating can be both nutritious and delicious, the line provides an entirely new category of meals to Freshly users and satisfies ongoing demand for variety, taste, nutrition, and convenience.
National Waffle Day is around the corner (August 24), and Nature’s Path's is celebrating with a new line of organic kids waffles to bring a delicious and nutritious meal for parents to bring to their table. EnviroKidz waffles are not only gluten-free, but they're filled with 5 grams of plant-based protein per serving from navy beans, peas and beans.
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.