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JBS expands its vegan portfolio, buys Vivera for $410M
28 Apr 2021
JBS, the world’s largest protein company, entered into an agreement to purchase Vivera, Europe’s third-largest plant-based food producer for approximately $410 million (€341 million). The transaction is subject to regulatory approval, but the deal incl...
Read morePepsiCo announces plans to reduce global GHG emissions by 3M tons
27 Apr 2021
PepsiCo released its 2030 sustainability goals where it said it plans to eliminate at least 3 million tons of greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) by the end of the decade, improve the livelihoods of more than 250,000 people in its agricultural supply chain ...
Read moreAmano brings umami flavor through plant-based enzymes
26 Apr 2021
Amano Enzymes launched a new plant-based enzyme called Umamizyme Pulse for use by manufacturers looking to amplify the savory and umami flavor profiles of plant-based protein applications. The company said its enzyme can be added to foods like soups, b...
Read moreCaribbean countries push for front-of-pack warning labels
26 Apr 2021
Warning nutrition labels are needed to tackle the Caribbean’s rising obesity rates, according to a coalition of public health groups that is lobbying the region’s governments.
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