When Boston-based allergy-friendly 88Acres bakery makes its cinnamon-flavored Seed+Oat Bar Thins, a popular free snack on JetBlue airlines flights, the edges are trimmed to ensure clean lines. As a "zero food waste" bakery, however, it had to find some way to upcycle those trimmings, and that's how Cinnamon Maple Edge'nola was born. Made in a facility that's free from peanuts, tree nuts, gluten, dairy, eggs, soy, and sesame, Edge’nola contains organic sunflower seeds, organic pumpkin seeds, flax seeds, gluten-free certified oats, brown rice syrup, maple syrup, organic cinnamon, and sea salt. The snack is kosher, vegan, and certified by the Non-GMO Project and the Gluten-Free Organization.
"JetBlue's In-Flight Snack Bar Edges Are Turned Into Tasty Granola Snacks", Treehugger, May 31, 2021
Governments and food industry players in the region are increasingly enthusiastic about the insect-based food industry as an alternative protein source that is both healthy and sustainable. Globally, the edible insect industry is expected to increase in value to hit more than $1 billion by 2023, with more than 2,100 insect species eaten as food in countries worldwide. In the Asia Pacific region, research analysts predict this market to hit $270 million by 2024. South Korea is a leader in the region, thanks to laws and frameworks already in place governing the development of the sector. As a result of the government’s investment – including its Third Comprehensive Plan For Nurturing The Insects and Sericulture Industry – farmers and food firms involved in the insect-food industry increased 280 percent to 2,535 between 2015 and 2019. Other countries actively building an insect-based food industry include Australia, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia.
"Big bug boom: Health and sustainability bigAsia Pacific Region gest drivers as APAC governments increase backing for million-dollar edible insect industry", Food Navigator Asia, May 31, 2021
The Scottish seaweed company beat out a slew of national food brands to win a snack category Gold Award for its Sweet Sriracha Seaweed Chips. Shore also landed two other awards at the prestigious U.K. Free From Food event in the food innovation and store cupboard categories. The bronze award in Innovation honored its Lightly salted Chips; the silver award in the Store Cupboard category was bestowed on its Black Kale Seaweed Pesto. Earlier this year, the company won a Great Taste World Innovation Award, having impressed the panel of industry experts with the innovative concept of turning a sustainable, local superfood into better for you snacks and foods that taste delicious. Shore, based in the North East of Scotland, is primarily engaged in harvesting and wholesaling seaweed and producing healthy snacks made with seaweed.
"Shore the Scottish Seaweed Company wins Gold at the Free from Food Awards", Pressat, May 31, 2021
The Redwood City, Calif.-based provider of functional snack boxes for companies and consumers is launching the NatureBox Partner Market, which adds vetted wellness snack and beverage products from partner companies. The idea behind the NatureBox Partner Market is to offer more variety, without overwhelming consumers, the company says. Initial Partner Market beverages include RISE Brewing Co's organic nitro cold brew coffee and lattes, Twrl Tea's plant-based organic milk teas, and Chameleon x Dripkit single serve pour over coffee. Snack products include BEHAVE's seriously good gummy bears, Mustache Munchie's organic crackers, and Stryve's beef Biltongs.
"Curated Wellness Snacks You Can Trust, All In One Place: Introducing NatureBox Partner Market", PR Newswire, May 26, 2021
The Plainview, N.Y.-based maker of vegan chickpea snacks has launched a limited-edition Minions-themed version of its Chickpea Puffs in the best-selling vegan white cheddar flavor. The snacks – four grams of plant-protein, three grams of fiber, 130 calories per one-ounce serving – will be available in both a six-pack of one-ounce bags and a 10-ounce family size bag. The promotional campaign coincides with the premier of Rise of Gru, the latest installment of the animated Universal studios franchise Minions. Hippeas has replaced its familiar chickpea smile graphic for a smiling, goggle-wearing Minion on-pack. The Minions-themed Hippeas snacks will be available nationwide online and at Whole Foods Market and other select retailers from June 1 through July 31.
"Hippeas Launches Limited-Edition Minions-Themed Snacks", PR Newswire, May 26, 2021
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