BOULDER, COLO. — Meati Foods, a maker of meat alternatives based on mycelium, is launching its first shelf-stable snack products. The brand’s new line of plant-based jerky, available in original, peppered and sweet chile flavors, is formulated with its patented MushroomRoot,…
PURCHASE, NY. — Different packaging sizes, both for snacks and beverages, is allowing PepsiCo, Inc. to appeal to a variety of consumer preferences, executives said in Oct. 10 comments on third-quarter financial results. In the quarter ended Sept. 9, Purchase-based…
REHOVOT, ISRAEL — Wanda Fish Technologies Ltd., a FoodTech startup company that formulates cultivated fish, has secured $7 million in seed funding. The funding round was led by Aqua-Spark. The funding will enable the company to accelerate creation and scale…
HORSHAM, PA. — Bimbo Bakeries USA is expanding its artisan-style line of products marketed under The Rustik Oven brand with the launch of sliced sourdough sandwich loaves in two varieties: sourdough and multi-grain sourdough. According to BBU, the bread is…
CHICAGO — The Quaker Oats Co., a subsidiary of PepsiCo, Inc., is launching its first breakfast cereal under the Quaker Chewy brand: Quaker Chewy Granola. Quaker Chewy Granola also has 5 grams of protein per serving and is made with…
AUSTIN, MINN. — Hormel brand Skippy is partnering with the Girl Scouts of America to introduce three new varieties of Skippy P.B. Bites featuring Girl Scout Cookie-inspired flavors: coconut caramel, chocolate peanut butter and Adventurefuls. “The new Skippy P.B. Bites…
ATLANTA — This year kicked off with 150,174 convenience stores operating in the United States, a 1.5% increase from a year earlier and reversing a four-year decline, according to the 2023 NACS/NielsenIQ Convenience Industry Store Count report. In-store (non-fuel) sales…
PATERSON, NJ. — SK Capital Partners, LP, a private investment firm focused on specialty materials, ingredients and live sciences sectors, has agreed to acquire J&K Ingredients, Inc., a food and beverage manufacturer and supplier with an emphasis on natural, organic…
ROSEMONT, ILL. — Batory Foods has named Rita Ramirez as chief people and sustainability officer. In her new role, Ms. Ramirez plans to launch The Batory Way Academy program, which will align training to Batory Foods’ business strategy, integrate mentorship…
FRISCO, TEXAS — Ruiz Food Products, Inc., a manufacturer of prepared frozen foods for distribution to retail, convenience stores, clubs, vending, industrial and foodservice, is expanding its manufacturing footprint in Vernon, Calif., by 150,000 square feet. The expansion will include…
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