In the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic reports showed that consumers were ordering foods online in record numbers. This wasn’t surprising as restaurants closed in-store seating and communities imposed social distancing and masking requirements. But now, we see that this trend will likely lead to a new normal in how consumers shop for food.

Shiru's patent-pending discovery platform combines ML and biofermentation to produce plant-based alternatives to eggs, meat, dairy and gelatin—using a fraction of the land, water and energy of their animal alternatives.

The J.M. Smucker Co. is investing $1.1 billion to build a new manufacturing facility and distribution center in McCalla, Alabama, dedicated to production of Smucker’s Uncrustables sandwiches. Construction of the facility is expected to begin in January 2022, with production planned for 2025. 

To make it easier to get its taffies out of the packaging, Cheeba Chews developed a proprietary “swabbing station” that coats each blister with a food-grade glazing agent.

Del Monte Foods Inc. has released the industry's first canned vegetable product to be Upcycled Certified by the Upcycled Food Association, the world's only third-party certification program for upcycled food ingredients and products. 

A report from Grand View Research said that the global cannabidiol market size was valued at US $2.8 billion in 2020 and is expected to expand at a compound annual growth rate of 21.2% from 2021 to 2028.

Model 105 Series are available in three different models with feed ranges up to 220 cu ft/hr and feature all-steel heavy-duty construction for low maintenance requirements and long service life. 

The companies are developing technologies and offerings for oil-free compressed air.