Paul, Koia will introduce Koia vending machine program on HBCU campuses
August 20, 2021
NBA All-Star Chris Paul continues to pursue his plant-based mission with a financial investment in Los Angeles-based Koia, leaders in 100% plant-based nutrition shakes. This investment furthers Paul's goal of providing better access for healthy foods to all and promoting the benefits he personally experiences from a plant-based lifestyle.
The numbers don’t lie — botanical ingredients are gaining favor in the food and beverage market. Interest in botanicals is on the rise for various reasons, which has only been boosted by the COVID-19 pandemic, experts note.
REBBL POP, REBBL Stacked Coffee available online, in Whole Foods Market stores
August 10, 2021
Emeryville, Calif.-based REBBL, a plant-based functional beverage brand founded to make a positive social impact and uphold human rights, is making health-conscious soda and a functional coffee solution with the launch of two new product lines: REBBL POP, a sparkling functional soda, and REBBL Stacked Coffee, a plant-powered cold-brew with additional health benefits.
While the dairy category as a whole remains fairly stable, various sub-segments demonstrate a slowdown, including in traditional milk and soy-based milks. Almond milk and other alternatives, however, are seeing an upward trajectory.
The plant water category as a whole has seen growth over the past five years, despite ebbing and flowing consumer interest. Although coconut water continues to be the most dominant sub-segment, recent entries to the plant water market, such as aloe and cactus waters, could compete with coconut water.
Take Two Foods, an upcycled foods company creating second chances for people and the planet, released Barleymilk in Original and Unsweetened varieties.