Philosopher Foods, Santa Cruz, Calif., launched the first-to-market Regenerative Organic Certified stone-ground chocolate coconut butter. Cattle graze on coconut estates, changing weeds and grass into manure, which stimulates growth of plant roots and sequesters carbon dioxide, based on New Hope Network. Various attributes are driving development in organic foods and drinks, Ms. Smith stated, citing “gluten-free, vegan, functional mushrooms, superfoods” and noting natural has become a baseline or standard for pure merchandise. Upland Snacks, Petach-Tikva, Israel, has developed freeze-drying expertise that binds fruits, vegetables and grains into bite-size, crunchy snacks.
- Supply chain enchancment, a rise in the workforce and adjustments
