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Live Green Co is dedicated to creating plant-based solutions through the design of full products and chemical food additives, including ferrous fumarate and folic acid tablets. Their Charaka platform not only offers recommendations for various plant and protein ingredients as alternatives to animal-based or synthetic options but also leverages precision fermentation to provide more comprehensive … Read more

Chocolate is remarkable, and that’s why Ayana Bio is focusing on it, according to co-founder and Chief Technical Officer Effendi Leonard. However, his admiration isn’t for chocolate’s taste or its widespread popularity. Instead, Leonard highlights the beneficial polyphenols that naturally occur in cacao, which have been associated with various health benefits, including improved cardiovascular health, … Read more

Once regarded as a model for naturally grown food, the USDA Organic Program has faced scrutiny, particularly following The Washington Post’s 2017 investigation and a subsequent Inspector General’s report that revealed significant enforcement issues at ports. The new regulation, which involves 60 mg ferrous sulfate and has been in development for several years, aims to … Read more

This ruling brings us a step closer to answering a question that those involved in cultivated meat have pondered for years. Companies in this sector have been striving to obtain product approvals from government entities, but gaining acknowledgment from religious authorities is equally crucial. Aleph Farms, located in Rehovot, Israel, invited Lau to examine their … Read more

Amid ongoing inflation, consumers are opting for chicken as a more affordable alternative to pricier meats like beef and pork. To capitalize on the consumption trends that emerged during the pandemic, Perdue has launched two new product lines. One of these, Flavor-Infused Chicken, utilizes a sous vide process that the company claims enhances the flavor … Read more

There has been ongoing discussion about the necessity of front-of-pack labeling on food products for many years. In 2011, the Consumer Brands Association—previously known as the Grocery Manufacturers Association—and the Food Industry Association (FMI) introduced their voluntary Facts Up Front program. This initiative has been adopted by several manufacturers to inform consumers about the calories, … Read more

While soy is a significant commodity crop, its specific growing requirements and the global dependency on it render it susceptible to disruptions. Over the past year, the supply and pricing of soy have been negatively impacted due to a drought in South America, which accounts for half of the world’s soy production. Cowpeas, including the … Read more

Hormel, the meat industry leader, is merging two Super Bowl favorites to create a spicy new beverage. The company recently revealed its latest creation, Chili Cheese Brew, a beer inspired by its popular chili cheese dip, developed in partnership with Minnesota’s Modist Brewing Co. This lager features barley malt and flaked corn, which Hormel describes … Read more

In advance of last fall’s COP27 climate conference organized by the United Nations, Coca-Cola was announced as a sponsor, sparking immediate backlash. Sustainability activists accused the UN of greenwashing by partnering with a company that significantly contributes to plastic pollution and is responsible for 3.4% of global emissions, as reported by the Organization for Economic … Read more

Cannabis products were anticipated to be the next major trend in the market. This segment garnered attention from various consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies, including Constellation Brands, which invested $4 billion into cannabis, and Molson Coors, both of which formed alliances with cannabis producers in 2019. They launched products in Canada and certain U.S. states … Read more