Month: December 2021

Aleph Farms and WACKER Develop Open Supply Chain Solution for Proteins Used in Large-Scale Production of Cultivated Meat

December 22, 2021 Aleph Farms

These proteins, central to promoting and supporting cell growth, are not widely available in the market today and represent one of the most prohibitive expenses in scaling up cultivated meat. The agreement between WACKER and Aleph Farms is non-exclusive, meaning any cultivated meat company will be able to obtain these same affordable proteins, without using fetal bovine serum (FBS) or animal-derived ingredients. …

New Houseplant Consumer Research Results

December 22, 2021 Floral Marketing Fund

The Floral Marketing Fund (FMF), alongside co-sponsors Altman Plants, Costa Farms, Green Circle Growers, Hortica, and Metrolina Greenhouses, are pleased to release the results of a consumer preferences study about houseplants conducted during the COVID-19 pandemic. The results address trends in houseplant purchasing, which has seen growth throughout the pandemic, exploring underlying motivations, documenting emerging trends, and allowing the industry to fully capture the opportunity that this increased interest affords.
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Dümmen Orange Adds New Retail Account Manager to its Expanding North American Team

December 22, 2021 Dümmen Orange

Dümmen Orange is proud to announce the addition of Amy Hollinger as the company’s newest retail account manager on it …

Future of Cheese’s Plant-Based Brie Launch Is Selling Faster Than Expected

December 22, 2021 Organic Garage

Organic Garage, one of Canada’s leading independent organic grocers, is pleased to announce that its plant-based food company, Future of Cheese Inc. (“Future of Cheese” or the “Company”), has reported a successful launch of the Company’s recently announced plant-based brie, selling through its first production run while satisfying all retailer orders. …

Clearlake-Backed Parmcrisps and Thinsters Brands to be Acquired by Hain Celestial

December 22, 2021 Clearlake Capital Group, L.P.

The sale includes the flagship ParmCrisps and Thinsters brands out of Clearlake’s Better For You Holdings food platform, which sponsors leading providers of high quality, branded, better-for-you snacks and beverages. …