The COVID-19 pandemic increased consumer interest in immune health and sales of probiotic foods and beverages. Circana (previously IRI and NPD) reports that probiotic beverages have increased both dollar and unit sales for the past three years, and probiotics were found in over 30 beverage subcategories.
More than 50 food entrepreneurs, including those making products on organic and small farms, applied to the competition from across the United States.
May 3, 2023
Funded by a $1 million grant from the Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center (NE-DBIC), the competition provides finalists early-stage incubation assistance from Cornell's food processing and business experts, access to the university's food processing facilities, industry mentorship, and training on product prototyping.
Athian provides livestock producers with economic incentives for on-farm sustainability practices, while helping improve global food system sustainability and reducing climate warming.
May 3, 2023
Athian's carbon credit insetting platform will enable livestock farmers who implement sustainable practices the ability to earn revenue to fund those initiatives.
Ice Cream Sammie is inspired by the classic ice cream sandwich of youth.
May 2, 2023
Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream Sammie, inspired by the classic ice cream sandwich of youth, focuses on the simple vanilla and chocolate combination of the classic ice cream sandwich. Get it while you can because it will only be available this summer!