1010data named plant-based foods its category of the year, as it saw 199% annual growth in online sales of meat substitutes, according to its research.
The nutraceutical company with a growing private label business has acquired Doctors Scientific Organica, producer of the protein bars and products under the Smart for Life brand and more.
Disruptive Technologies will use the acquisition to produce better-for-you protein bars and snacks for private label that utilize its Clean Manufacturing Technology platform.
Flagstone Foods, a leader in private brand nut snacks, said it will source 100% of its almonds from bee-friendly farms and has introduced an initiative to do its part to improve the bee population that is crucial to nut-snack production.
Reel, a DTC company, is entering Target stores with an exclusive 12-pack of its sustainable toilet paper. The company has a mission to save on use of water and lumber, and serves underserved communities.
The retailer has returned its limited-edition ice cream flavors, adding two new ones to the roster, and has a line of limited snack mixes for the summer.
The healthy foods retailer — rooted in vitamins and supplements — has expanded its store brand supplements line, bringing the assortment to more than 100 items.