Konscious Foods Raises $26 Million in Series Seed Funding

August 7, 2023 Konscious Foods

Konscious Foods, a plant-based seafood brand, announced today that it has closed its Series Seed financing round in which it raised a total of $26 million. Funding to date has included participation from Protein Industries Canada, Zynik Capital and Walter Group, among others.

Hooray Foods Plant-Based Bacon Expands to Meal Delivery Services

June 30, 2023 Hooray Foods

Hooray Foods plant-based bacon is now available nationwide to subscribers of Hungryroot and Purple Carrot, two renowned meal kit and grocery delivery services. This expansion increases accessibility to Hooray Foods bacon, allowing consumers to enjoy the product without the need to visit a physical grocery store.

Violife Teams Up with Award-Winning Gotham Burger Social Club in NYC

June 22, 2023 Violife

Violife has teamed up with one of NYC’s most popular burger spots, Gotham Burger Social Club, to dish out delicious plant based and dairy free food for the first-ever Violife Street Feast. 

Go Walnuts – Elmhurst 1925 Announces National Distribution for New Maple Walnut Barista

May 22, 2023 Elmhurst 1925

Elmhurst® 1925,the maker of simple, nutritious and deliciously creamy plant-based dairy products, has announced the launch and retail distribution of its newest plant milk for coffee, Maple Walnut Barista Edition, on shelves nationwide now. This dairy-free beverage brings the finesse of coffee shop creations to the kitchen for everyday coffee drinkers.

FDA Releases Draft Guidance on Labeling of Plant-Based Milk Alternatives

April 20, 2023 FDA

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will reopen the comment period for the draft guidance entitled “Labeling of Plant-Based Milk Alternatives and Voluntary Nutrient Statements; Draft Guidance for Industry,” that appeared in the Federal Register on February 23, 2023.