Consumer Pulse: Who’s Drinking Alternative Milk — and Why?
Milk alternatives are a key growth driver for the plant-based industry. What keeps shoppers coming back for more?
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Analysis: Beyond Meat Bit Off More Than it Can Chew
When Beyond Meat went public in May 2019, investors went a little crazy. On its first day of trading, the company’s stock rose 163%. That was the kind of move that hadn’t been seen since …
Plant-Based Treats Take Center Stage at Summer Shows
Vegan indulgences are a hot trend this summer. Here are a few featured products and award winners from the Sweets & Snacks Expo and NRA Show.
Analysis: Beyond Meat Earnings Indicate Alt-Meat Category in Trouble
Beyond Meat reported third quarter earnings on Wednesday afternoon, and they were disastrous. Revenue declined 22.5% year-over-year … and that wasn’t even the worst news.
Survey: Purpose-led Brands See Far Higher Revenue Growth than Incumbents
A new survey shows the value that having a clear sustainability mission can have for purpose-led brands in the CPG space.
The Plunge in Plant-Based Stocks is All About Expectations
What the stock market is indicating in 2022 is that plant-based stocks aren’t likely to displace traditional offerings – only complement them.
Monitoring Plant-Based Food Conversations on Instagram
Editor’s note: This article is a free, one-time preview of The Food Institute’s new Premium articles, which will be available to members. To join FI, click here. Comparative analytics platform Social Standards took a look into public consumer …
Can Oatly, the Latest Plant-Based Company to Miss Its Targets, Rebound?
Oatly Group AB shares fell nearly 21% on Monday after the plant-based dairy company reported a third-quarter revenue miss and issued a revenue warning for the year. The company, which had a net loss of $41.2 …
Plenty of Room for Growth in Plant-Based Space
While Oatly may be making waves for its proposed $10 billion IPO, competition in the space continues to heat up as new competitors expand their product ranges. Meanwhile, the health benefits of these products continue …
Prospects for Plant-Based IPOs in 2021
This Episode of the Food Institute Podcast is Sponsored by Mesirow Financial What are the prospects for plant-based IPOs in 2021? Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Analyst Jennifer Bartashus joins the Food Institute Podcast to discuss how …
Celebrities Land Roles in Food Partnerships, Endorsements and Investor Groups
While COVID-19 has kept celebrities off the red carpet, a number of product collaborations, endorsements and corporate finance endeavors have kept them in the spotlight. And while star power has certainly proven to be a …
Here’s the Scoop: Vegan Ice Cream Market Surging
According to a study conducted by Allied Market Research (June 2020), the non-dairy ice cream market was valued at roughly $520 million in 2019 and is growing at a compound annual growth rate of 13.7%. …
Oat Milk Is Gaining Considerable Ground in the Plant-Based Milk Category
Plant-based food and drink companies are tapping into rising consumer demand for animal product alternatives, including milk. In fact, sales of plant-based milks grew five percent in 2019, making up 14 percent of the entire milk category, according to …
Dairy Farms Decline as Milk Alternatives Go Mainstream
The latest USDA data shows that dairy farms are on the decline, while plant-based milk alternatives are growing in popularity. DAIRY FARM NUMBERS DECLINE USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service’s latest Milk Production report shows another …
Celebrity-Backed Oatly Poised for Significant Growth with IPO
Celebrity-backed plant-based milk brand Oatly has seen success among vegans and non-vegans alike. Once only found in trendy cafes and niche grocery stores, the company’s oat milk can be found in mainstream foodservice outlets and …
Oatly Criticized for Blackstone Sale, Possible Ties to Deforestation
Swedish alternative-dairy company Oatly is facing protests by climate and political activists over its decision to sell a stake to Blackstone, a private equity firm that is blamed for contributing to deforestation in the Amazon, …
Oat Milk is a Fast-Growing Dairy Option
Food Institute Focus – Oat Milk is a Fast-Growing Dairy Option