Whether it’s animal or plant based, protein usage in food and beverage products continues to climb. Research show that consumers increasingly are turning to plant-based proteins in the name of health.
Drink mixes currently available direct-to-consumer, Amazon
September 21, 2021
Tennis champion and entrepreneur Venus Williams in partnership with beverage innovator Dyla Brands, New York, announced the launch of her newest product under the Happy Viking umbrella: Happy Viking Superfood Complete Plant Nutrition.
Paul, Koia will introduce Koia vending machine program on HBCU campuses
August 20, 2021
NBA All-Star Chris Paul continues to pursue his plant-based mission with a financial investment in Los Angeles-based Koia, leaders in 100% plant-based nutrition shakes. This investment furthers Paul's goal of providing better access for healthy foods to all and promoting the benefits he personally experiences from a plant-based lifestyle.
REBBL POP, REBBL Stacked Coffee available online, in Whole Foods Market stores
August 10, 2021
Emeryville, Calif.-based REBBL, a plant-based functional beverage brand founded to make a positive social impact and uphold human rights, is making health-conscious soda and a functional coffee solution with the launch of two new product lines: REBBL POP, a sparkling functional soda, and REBBL Stacked Coffee, a plant-powered cold-brew with additional health benefits.
Retailer’s trends council highlights plant-based products, ingredients for this summer
May 28, 2021
Whole Foods Market, Austin, Texas, revealed its first-ever plant-based trend predictions, with nut-based cheese alternatives, banana blossoms and creamy cashew dips topping the list. Looking ahead to summer and beyond, the grocer’s Trends Council pooled members’ industry knowledge, product-sourcing expertise and hands-on work with emerging and existing plant-forward brands to inform the predictions.
Immunity supports sourced from baker's yeast beta-glucan
May 4, 2021
REBBL, Emeryville, Calif., has added immunity support to its top flavors: Reishi Chocolate, Turmeric Golden-Milk, Vanilla Protein and Dark Chocolate Protein.