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Global almond ingredients market to surpass $16 billion in 2025

Markets and Markets values market at $9 billion in 2019.

June 13, 2019

The value of the global almond ingredients market is expected to almost double over the next six years, according to a new report from Markets and Markets.

AgDevCo invests in Kenyan macadamia nut processing facility

$5 million facility marks AgDevCo’s first investment in Kenya.

June 12, 2019

African investor and product developer AgDevCo has partnered with Root Capital to provide a $5 million facility to a consortium of macadamia processors and exporters in Kenya.

Mars makes progress on natural colors pledge

Company three years into five-year plan to replace all artificial colors with natural alternatives.

Crystal Lindell

June 12, 2019

Back in February 2016, Mars made an announcement that it would remove all artificial colors from its human food products by about 2021. It’s been three years since then, and the commitment is still a work in progress, Mars says.

SmartSweets Peach Rings

SmartSweets, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

May 28, 2019

SmartSweets is adding Peach Rings to its lineup of plant-based gummies.

Smarties Candy Co. to celebrate 70 years with launch of Smarties Squashies at Sweets & Snacks Expo

Company will also introduce Smarties Minis and Smarties Love Hearts Box.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

May 17, 2019

Smarties Candy Co. will mark its 70th anniversary at the Sweets & Snacks Expo with the launch of three new products.

Maker of Dr. John’s sugar-free sweets opens Michigan factory

Investment in 22,000-sq.-ft. facility totaled $2.3 million.

May 10, 2019

Sugar Free Specialties LLC, maker of Dr. John’s Healthy Sweets, has opened its $2.3 million manufacturing facility in Plainfield Township, Michigan.

Demand for plant-based foods continues to grow

Dollar sales trending upward in 15 plant-based food categories, IRI reports.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

May 1, 2019

Interest in plant-based diets continues to sprout, giving food manufacturers and retailers a chance to cultivate shopper engagement and grow sales, Chicago-based research firm IRI says.