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Established in 2019, Shiru utilizes artificial intelligence to uncover novel proteins for incorporation into food and beverage items. The company’s flagship platform boasts the largest collection of natural proteins derived from plants and microbes worldwide. Through AI technology, consumer packaged…

Exciting News: Great news for Better Meat on Tuesday as they have received a patent for their innovative process of producing mycoprotein, an alternative protein made through fermenting a fungus known as Neurospora crassa. This breakthrough will enable the company…

Dive Brief: Dive Insight: Known for its premium and unique soda flavors like Blue Bubblegum and Pineapple Cream, Jones Soda has ventured into new markets such as cannabis-infused beverages, prebiotics, and hard soda. Despite facing challenges like leadership changes, regulatory…

Wayne-Sanderson Farms, the third largest poultry producer in the United States, has announced the appointment of a new CEO who will succeed current chief executive Clint Rivers upon his retirement next spring. Kevin McDaniel, the current COO, will assume the…

Key Points: Tilray’s CEO and chairman, Irwin D. Simon, is optimistic about potential changes in cannabis regulation following the U.S. presidential election. The company is launching four hemp-derived THC drinks through its Tilray Alternative Beverages unit in key U.S. markets…

Taking Protein Intake to the Next Level Milk Specialties Global, known as the “brand behind the brands,” is capitalizing on the growing trend of consumers seeking to increase their protein intake and make more mindful dietary choices. The company specializes…

Campbell Soup CEO Mark Clouse mentioned the possibility of splitting the company’s snacks business from its meals and beverages unit in the future, but emphasized that any potential restructuring is not imminent. Speaking at the company’s investor day in New…

After separating into a standalone cereal business almost a year ago, WK Kellogg Co is making strides in expanding its market share within the breakfast category. CEO Gary Pilnick recently informed investors that nine out of WK Kellogg’s eleven major…

Nestlé Appoints Laurent Freixe as New CEO Nestlé has announced that Laurent Freixe will take over as CEO on September 1, succeeding Mark Schneider, who has held the top position for nearly eight years. Freixe, currently serving as executive vice…

Jeff “Trip” Tripician, with 38 years of experience in the agriculture industry, transitioned to dairy and then to meat during his career. He worked in various roles within marketing at Proctor & Gamble, Sara Lee, Borden Dairy, Frontier Natural Products,…