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Quorn Foods: “We Are Expecting the Category to Recharge and …
WEBJan 19, 2024 — We spoke to Marco Bertacca, CEO of Quorn Foods, who speaks to his optimism about the meat-free category’s regrowth in 2024. What were the biggest successes and challenges of the last 12 months? Now is the time to start talking about the solutions we can achieve together as an industry, rathe r than focusing on the challenges. Yes, the category, like many others, has seen a slow-down, but we ...
Oddlygood: “Our Ambition is Always to Make ‘Odd’ the New Norm”
WEBAug 22, 2024 — We spoke with Amanda Majer, Marketing Manager UK & Ireland at Oddlygood, to find out the secret to Oddlygood’s success that has led to its global growth of 40% YOY. Please introduce your brand briefly and tell us about Oddlygood’s overall mission and vision. Oddlygood® is a global brand on a mission to raise the standard of plant-based food and drink by creating high-quality, tasty ...
The Coconut Collab: "Winning on Taste is Non-Negotiable, and …
WEBDec 26, 2023 — The Coconut Collaborative is a British producer of dairy-free, coconut-based yogurts and puddings. The past eighteen months have seen considerable success for the company, with its whippable plant-based double cream served at the Wimbledon tennis championships and its chocolate desserts launching on all Virgin Atlantic flights. The Coconut Collab has also recently expanded into milk ...
Cargill Seeks Profitability with Business Split and Alternative …
WEBAug 14, 2024 — US agribusiness giant Cargill reportedly plans to split its business into three operating units instead of the current five: Food, Ag & Trading, and a Specialised Portfolio focused on animal nutrition and health. According to Reuters, Cargill and other agricultural merchants are facing financial and operational difficulties due to commodity crop prices approaching four-year lows, resulting in ...
Lidl NL Permanently Reduces Plant-Based Prices, Adds Pea Protein …
WEBAug 22, 2024 — Lidl has already slashed the prices of plant-based alternatives in other European markets such as Germany, Denmark, Hungary, and Austria. Dutch chain Jumbo has made a similar move, along with various other retailers across Europe. “Price is the main obstacle for people to choose plant-based more often. The move to make plant-based products the same price or cheaper than meat and dairy ...
Albert Heijn Launches AH Terra: The Largest Selection of
WEBSep 8, 2023 — Albert Heijn (AH), the leading supermarket chain in the Netherlands, has launched AH Terra, an own-brand plant-based range comprising 200 products, including 58 NPDs — the largest and most diverse selection of plant-based options available, claims AH.
Califia Farms Acquires Uproot's "Turnkey" Plant-Based Milk …
WEBJul 24, 2024 — California’s Califia Farms, a leading brand in the premium plant-based beverage market, has acquired the New York-based company Uproot Inc., which specializes in plant-based milk and dispensing solutions for foodservice operations. The acquisition will help Califa Farms expand its product and service offerings in the “Away From Home” market. The team from Uproot, including the founders ...
DUG Potato Milk: “Creating a Whole New Subcategory of
WEBFeb 15, 2023 — When we first reported on Sweden’s DUG potato milk back in 2021, we were highly curious: a first-to-market plant milk that uses half the amount of land of oat milk and an incredible 56 times less water than almond milk – what’s not to love?! Although milk from potatoes may sound unusual to say the least, after sampling at PBWE 2021 in London, we were convinced. And so were consumers; DUG ...
Immense Potential in India’s Expanding Plant-Based Market
WEBJul 22, 2024 — India, with one of the world’s largest populations of vegetarians and a history steeped in plant-rich food traditions, is witnessing a significant transformation in its food industry. The Indian plant-based market has experienced remarkable growth in recent years, fuelled by rising consumer demand for healthier and more environmentally friendly alternatives to traditional foods. Innovative ...