Utz Enters Protein-Forward Snacking with New Pretzel and Cheese Curl Lines

On September 24, leaders at Utz Brands launched a new protein-forward snack lineup, marking the salty snacks manufacturer's first move into the fast-growing, high-protein category. The Hanover, Pennsylvania-based company unveiled Utz Protein Pretzels and Protein Cheese Curls, each delivering 8-10 grams of protein per serving, according to a company release.

Canadian Field Pea Market Well Supplied as Pea Protein Demand Rises

As of September 9, the Canadian pulse market is well supplied to meet strong demand for pea protein, according to Canada’s latest stocks data.

Changes in raw material supply take three or four months to affect the further processed pea protein market, shared Expana’s Market Reporter, Andraia Torsiello

NJ’s Edible Garden Pushes Farm-to-Formula Beyond Herbs Into RTD Whey, Plant-Based Nutrition

Edible Garden is widening its bet on its value-added greenhouse business to bring customers everything from "farm to formula," according to comments during an Expana interview with Edible Garden's CEO Jim Kras. As a result, the team is expanding past culinary herbs into fermented condiments, functional snacks, and plant-based, ready-to-drink (RTD) products, according to multiple company updates.

Prima Lands in Nearly 500 Kroger Stores as the Brand Targets Conventional Grocery Growth

Prima is expanding into nearly 500 Kroger stores nationwide, marking the ancestral protein bar brand's largest conventional grocery rollout to date as it looks to capitalize on growing demand for products made with simpler ingredient lists.

The expansion, which begins today, gives the fast-growing brand access to millions of shoppers through banners including Kroger, Fred Meyer, Smith's, Fry's, Ralph's, King Soopers, Mariano's and City Market. Products will be merchandised in the natural products section on the retailer's dedicated Natural...

PODCAST: Episode 41 - The New Era in Protein Demand 

Protein has become one of the biggest drivers of food purchasing decisions.

In the latest episode of Agri-Food for Thought, we examine the forces behind today's protein boom—from fitness culture and healthy aging to GLP-1 medications—and discuss how changing consumer preferences are creating new opportunities across livestock, dairy, food manufacturing, and ingredient markets.

We also take a closer look at the rapidly evolving whey protein market with a special guest...