Archives for May 16, 2023

Shroomeats makes the most of mushrooms with whole-food products

Plant-based, woman-owned company Shroomeatsoffers nutritious, minimally processed foods with its portfolio of shelf-stable shitake mushroom-based patties, meatballs, and crumbles, co-founder and CEO Dissaya Theerakaosal told FoodNavigator-USA.

Daiya taps into demand for savory flavors, allergen-free options with frozen pizzas release

Plant-based CPG company Daiya Foods seeks to satisfy consumer demand for savory flavor while providing an allergen-free option with a pair of new pizza options, the brand’s CMO Melanie Domer told FoodNaviagtor-USA.

Insights from Vitafoods

Prebiotic power: five-year research journey concludes “distinct effect” of cranberry polyphenols

In a Vitafoods presentation, Yves Desjardins, PhD, professor at Laval University in Quebec, discussed soon-to-be published findings on the observed prebiotic effects of cranberry polyphenols.

Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee needs to be “free of food industry commercial interest," advocates argue

A lack of transparency around 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee members' affiliation with industry trade groups and multinational brands sparked scrutiny by public health advocates after last week's committee meeting.