Several groups, including Mighty Earth and Rainforest Action Network, filed complaints with the SEC over JBS’s alleged concerns about the company’s business practices, such as cattle supply chains and deforestation.
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Several groups, including Mighty Earth and Rainforest Action Network, filed complaints with the SEC over JBS’s alleged concerns about the company’s business practices, such as cattle supply chains and deforestation.
Read ArticleAncient grains have seen a ton of activity in bread, cereal and snack food products, and they have room to grow in the baking mixes, pizza crust and beverages categories as well.
Read ArticleThe $138M Greycroft Coca-Cola System Sustainability Fund will focus on packaging, heating and cooling, facility decarbonization, distribution and supply chain.
Read ArticleTransitioning to regenerative agriculture systems from conventional systems should increase profitability for farmers in the long run, but they will need assistance for three to five years.
Read ArticleNot surprisingly, major food and beverage trade groups are fighting hard to not have very questionable ingredients banned.
Read ArticleAccording to General Mills CEO Jeff Harmening, “Supply disruptions remain well above historical averages, and we aren’t forecasting a return to pre-pandemic levels of supply disruptions or customer service during this fiscal year.”
Read ArticleHain Celestial has sold the organic producer of non-dairy beverages, canned beans and soups for an undisclosed amount.
Read ArticleThe restaurant review hub utilized search data on its platform from 2021 and 2022, primarily popular keywords and phrases, to determine its top 10 picks for next year.
Read ArticleA significant event for both the company and the overall plant-based milk segment.
Read ArticleThe company has partnered with Himalayan organic tea farmers in the village of Champawat in Northern India to launch the region’s first farmer-owned tea factory.
Read ArticleThis move will allow SunOpta to focus on its plant-based foods and beverages business, including its line of oat, almond, soy, rice, coconut and hemp-based products.
Read ArticleKate Farms, a producer of organic, plant-based nutritional formulas, raised $75 million in a Series C funding round led by Novo Holdings.
Read ArticleThe program will include a 12-week curriculum, a yearlong mentorship with a Whole Foods Market regional buyer and access to additional supplier benefits to support growth.
Read ArticleIn 2021, the company purchased more than 40.7 million pounds of organic and transitional ingredients and more than 35.7 million pounds of local produce, which Chipotle defines as an ingredient grown within 350 miles from one of its distribution centers.
Read ArticleThe company is on track to generate $17 million in revenue this year and $36 million in 2023.
Read ArticleFounded by sisters Janett and Erika Liriano, Inaru is reimagining the cacao supply chain and has provided organic certification to more than 300 farmers, with a waitlist of 1,800 more.
Read ArticleFounded by Alex Matthews and Rafael Martin Del Campo, the company makes Mexican-inspired, organic fermented and probiotic drinks.
Read ArticleThe fast-growing company secured its Series A round, led by industry veterans and entrepreneurs Clayton Christopher and Brian Goldberg.
Read ArticleChicago-based Entrepreneurial Equity Partners has invested in Organic Milling Inc., a contract manufacturer of organic, non-GMO and gluten-free granola, cereal, snacks and ingredients.
Read ArticleSan Francisco Equity Partners has acquired a majority stake in Rustic Bakery, a producer of organic and specialty foods, including crackers, crisps, cookies and biscuits.
Read ArticleNexus Capital Management is acquiring the R.W. Knudsen and TruRoots businesses from the J.M. Smucker Co., as well as entering into a licensing agreement for Santa Cruz Organic beverages.
Read ArticleUtz Brands has purchased the maker of organic tortilla chips, crackers and corn chips for about 10x trailing EBITDA.
Read ArticleIt appears that organic brands such as Pukka and Tazo will soon be divested from Unilever, either through an IPO, partnership or sale.
Read ArticleCanada-based Above Food has acquired Farmer Direct Organic, which offers legume proteins and grains that are certified organic.
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