Califia Farms
Investment in alt-protein food firms “reached record level in 2020”
New research has revealed some US$3.1bn was invested in alternative-protein food businesses globally in 2020, a new record. The figure…
New products – Unilever’s fortification move on Royco; Califia’s plant-based Oat Drink hits UK; Bimbo’s organic bread for kids; Gosh enters snacking
This week's new product launches that caught the eye include an organic bread for kids introduced in the US by…
Covid-19 food industry updates – Friday 18 September (free to read)
just-food is providing daily updates on how the Covid-19 pandemic is affecting the world's packaged food sector. *This article is…
Ex-Quest Nutrition CEO Dave Ritterbush named Califia Farms chief
Greg Steltenpohl, the founder and CEO of dairy-free business Califia Farms in California, plans to retire, with the former chief…
New products – Maple Leaf Foods’ meatless nuggets; Edita debuts Oniro biscuit brand; Nestle launches Life Cuisine in US; Kellogg’s Jumbo Snax cereal
Among the new products that caught the eye in recent days are meatless nuggets from Maple Leaf Foods and Nestlé's launch of…
“This could be the tipping point for the plant-based industry” – Califia Farms CEO Greg Steltenpohl on the Covid-19 implications
Califia Farms chief executive Greg Steltenpohl speaks to just-food on the implications of the coronavirus outbreak on the US-based dairy-free business.…
Fad or fixture? – US oat-based dairy deep dive, part two
In part two of our look at the oat-based dairy alternatives market in the US, Andy Coyne looks ahead and examines the…
Milking demand for alternatives – US oat-based dairy deep dive, part one
In the first of a two-part feature, Andy Coyne charts the emergence of the market for oat-based dairy alternatives in…
US plant-based dairy firm Califia Farms set to expand after bumper funding round
Califia Farms, the Californian plant-based business best known for its alternative milk products, has raised US$225m in a funding round…
New products – Califia Farms launches Ubermilk oat drinks; Kashi expands Kashi by Kids line; The Jackfruit Company unveils Complete Jackfruit Meals; Cereal “straight from the box”
This week's batch of new products includes Nestlé launching its KitKat Senses in a bar format and organic natural yogurts from Arla Foods.…