Archives for February 1, 2022

Kencko expands beyond instant smoothies to offer plant-based bowls following $10m fundraise

After shaking up the smoothie set with its blender-free, instant fruit and vegetable powder blends and making gum drops it claims aren’t just better-for-you but actually good for you, plant-based nutrition company Kencko is heating things up with the...

ALOHA wins long-awaited national distribution with Whole Foods: 'Whole Foods has always been the perfect consumer for us'

After its try and try again approach, plant-based protein brand ALOHA has gained national distribution with Whole Foods Market.

Olipop closes star-studded $30m Series B funding round to mainstream the functional soda brand

Functional soda brand Olipop's $30m Series B funding round led by a long roster of celebrities, beverage industry veterans, and entrepreneurs, will help make the brand mainstream, according to co-founder David Lester.

PepsiCo launches hemp energy drink in the US, carving out new direction for the category

PepsiCo’s energy drink Rockstar is launching Rockstar Unplugged: ‘a new kind of energy drink which focuses less on providing a big hit of energy and more focus on enhancing good vibes’.

Plant-based Babybel debuts as part of dairy-free line-up to help Bel Brands reach more consumers

For cheesemaker Bel Brands USA, the fast-growing plant-based movement is not a threat to the “natural dairy goodness … at the heart of our cheeses,” but an opportunity to better live its motto – “for all for good” – by dramatically expanding its...

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Sweegen takes the pole position in race to commercialize sweetener brazzein with launch of Ultratia

In the race to bring the high intensity sweetener brazzein to market at commercial scale, taste solution provider Sweegen is claiming first place today with the launch of Ultratia, which the company says is a key tool in improving the health profile of...