Plant Protein

Highlights

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Vegan chili con carne with vegetables and beans in tomato sauce in red saucepan, top view.
Business Strategies

Atlantic Natural Foods, Above Foods Call Off ‘Go-Public’ Partnership

Dec. 23, 2024
After three years working toward entering a public environment in partnership, the two companies will continue to collaborate but not proceed with pending transaction.
Brent Hofacker
Organic Grilled Black Bean Burger with Tomato and Lettuce
People on the Move

Dr. Praeger’s Appoints New Chief Financial Officer

Sept. 17, 2024
Anita Gogia brings nearly three decades of finance leadership experience with various CPG and food-related companies.
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Plant Protein

Plant-Based Processor Gathered Foods Sells Heath, Ohio, Production Facility

July 9, 2024
The Ahimsa Companies, a stakeholder in Gathered Foods, will take control of the facility and continue to produce plant-based foods there.
Ofer Kor
Plant Protein

Beyond Meat Turnaround Plan Will Cut Costs, Discontinue Jerky Product

Feb. 28, 2024
After posting a net loss of $338.1 million for fiscal 2023, the plant-based protein processor plans for significant changes in the new fiscal year.
Mergers & Acquisitions

Plant-Based, Non-Dairy Creamer Brand Nutpods Acquired by Investment Firm

Jan. 16, 2024
Recently launched MPearlRock partnership company takes the reins with designs to help Nutpods continue to grow.
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Mergers & Acquisitions

European Plant-Based Processor Cultured Foods Acquired by U.S. Wellness Company

Dec. 12, 2023
CV Sciences Inc. plans to bring Cultured Foods products, which sell in 15 European countries, to the U.S. and grow its own distribution throughout Europe.
Legal Issues

U.S. Senator Reintroduces Real MEAT Act to Label Alternative Proteins as ‘Imitation’

Nov. 17, 2023
Sen. Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) originally introduced the Real MEAT Act in 2019 to clearly differentiate alternative proteins from animal proteins on product labels.
Courtesy of Tindle Foods
Ti Ndle Foods
Plant Protein

Tindle Foods Unveils New Look, Plan to Develop Plant-Based Sausages, Milks and Ice Creams

Aug. 2, 2023
Fast-growing manufacturer of Tindle Chicken sets its sights on increased product development and worldwide distribution.
People on the Move

Miyoko’s Creamery Names Former Coca-Cola and Beyond Meat Exec to CEO Role

Aug. 1, 2023
Stuart Kronauge brings extensive experience in marketing and leadership to her new role with the plant milk dairy manufacturer.
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Mergers & Acquisitions

Plant-Based Processor Alpha Foods Acquired by LiveKindly Collective

Aug. 1, 2023
California-based frozen foods processor Alpha is LiveKindly’s first U.S. brand acquisition in three years.
Beyond Meat Inc.
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Plant Protein

Beyond Steak Meets American Heart Association Heart-Check Requirements

May 15, 2023
Plant-based protein is the only “meat substitute” product currently listed in the association’s Heart-Check Food Certification Program.