With cocoa prices rising nearly 400% over the past decade, this solution helps brands maintain product flavor and performance while navigating pressures — from supply disruption to evolving consumer demand for cleaner, simpler ingredients.
With the opening of the KettleWorks facility, Kettle & Fire will be able to maintain its standards of quality, transparency and taste while tracking toward becoming the No. 1 brand in the total broth category.
The move aligns with U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s priority to phase out petroleum-based dyes in the nation’s food supply.
This acquisition strengthens Valeo Foods Group’s position in the packaged wafers, cakes and biscuits category, complementing its Balconi business in southern Europe and international markets.
The PLANTREACT launches with formulations in beef, chicken and pork flavors, along with milk, which aims to solve manufacturing challenges in producing vegan products by delivering a creamy taste that serves as an alternative to dairy products.