Northam Vetoes Bill That Would Define ‘Milk’ as Coming From a ‘Healthy Hooved Animal’

April 17, 2020 WHSV

The bill would have prohibited plant-based milk alternative products from marketing their products as milk. If it had been passed into law, HB 119 would have directed the Board of Agriculture and Consumer Services to launch a plan banning any products mislabeled under the new definition from Virginia stores.

Maestri d’Italia Rebrands Plant-Based Deli Slices

April 13, 2020 Maestri d’Italia Inc.

We were extremely excited to introduce our new plant-based deli slices to the industry – re-branded under the new name Mia, with new packaging and 2 added varieties: Turkey and Pepperoni.

Greeley’s JBS to Launch Plant-Based Meat Brand Made in Boulder County

JBS USA, the beef-producing sister company to Pilgrim’s Pride Corp. (Nasdaq: PPC), is joining its industry competitors within the plant-based meat segment.

Kite Hill Launches Two New Innovative Plant-Based Platforms

March 5, 2020 Kite Hill

The newest products from the Company includes: Kite Hill Blissful®, a thick, creamy and indulgent line of tasty coconut milk-based yogurts and Kite Hill Sour Cream Alternative, a rich and smooth plant-based sour cream made with a unique blend of creamy coconut and almond milk.

Bumble Bee Foods Announces Joint Distribution Venture with Pioneering Plant-Based Seafood Brand Good Catch

March 3, 2020 Good Catch

Bumble Bee Foods, LLC announced a joint venture partnership with Gathered Foods Corporation, makers of Good Catch® plant-based seafood products. Bumble Bee, one of North America’s largest branded seafood companies, will leverage its sales, distribution and logistics expertise to ensure that consumers nationwide have access to Good Catch products at affordable prices.