Plant-based startup Jack & Bry, known for its jackfruit-based pizza toppings, appoints FMCG industry veteran and ex Chair of Quorn Clive Sharpe as Non-Executive Chairman, to help the brand prepare for a retail launch in 2021 and continue its growth trajectory. David Flower, ex of Kerry Foods, is also appointed as non-executive director.
Better Balance to Supply Plant-Based Proteins for Papa John’s Pizzas in Spain and Portugal
Better Balance, a plant-based protein supplier under the Sigma Group, has entered into a strategic partnership with Papa John’s to expand its plant-based menu options across Spain and Portugal, meeting the rising demand for plant-based alternatives in the foodservice industry. Under the agreement, Better Balance will supply plant-based protein products for two of Papa John’s vegan pizza offerings—Green Ranch and Green BBQ—along with a plant-based starter in the form of vegetable fingers. The plant-based protein options include a combination of wheat, soy, and pea proteins, which Better Balance has developed to provide a balanced nutritional profile without compromising on taste. Bringing plant-based to the masses “Partnering with a recognized brand like Papa John’s gives us a valuable opportunity to bring plant-based eating to a wider …
