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.

 The Very Good Food Company announced a partnership with Copper Branch, the world’s largest 100% plant-based quick service restaurant chain with 40 locations across North America. Starting this summer, Copper Branch will make products from Very Good’s signature plant-based protein brand, The Very Good Butchers, available to customers, initially in branded freezers in select Canada locations.

SunOpta, a leading global company focused on plant-based foods and beverages, introduces SOWN, one of the first organic oat coffee creamers on the market, as demand for plant-based food and beverage options continues to soar. SOWN was recently named a finalist in the 2021 Natural Products Expo West Virtual NEXTY Awards.

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.

Tyson Foods is launching a new line of plant-based products in select retail markets and e-commerce across Asia Pacific under the brand, First Pride. This is the first time the company has introduced plant-based products in Asia, as it works to make protein more accessible and affordable for more people around the world. Tyson Foods is initially launching the products in Malaysia and will roll them out to other markets in the region in the coming months.

The Worthy Company has expanded into 60 Wegman’s locations. The stores will be selling the brand’s Dark Cocoa Cherry, Strawberry & Greens, and Vanilla Orange Worthy Bowls.