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Investments & Finance

Ripple Foods Raises $49 Million in Latest Funding Round

According to a US Securities and Exchange Commission filing, alt-dairy producer Ripple Foods has raised $49 million in funding, as first reported by Forbes. Founded in 2014, Ripple Food uses protein from sustainably produced yellow peas, claiming to use significantly less water than dairy and other dairy alternatives. The company’s product lineup includes vegan ice cream, plant-based milk, kids’ milk, protein shakes, and dairy-free half and half, all made from pea protein. In 2021, the company announced a $60 million Series E funding round, exceeding its capital raise goals, with plans to accelerate innovation and growth across product categories and expand into new channels and global markets. The funding round seems to have paid off, with the company extending its product lineups with the launch of its Oatmilk + Protein milk last …

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Products & Launches

Ripple Foods Launches Unsweetened Version of ‘Ripple Kids’ in Response to Demand

The new unsweetened version of Ripple Kids Original Milk contains 8 grams of plant-based protein, 50 mg of DHA-Omega-3 and choline, and no added sugar. It was developed in response to consumer demand for an unsweetened version of Ripple Kids, one of the company’s most requested products by parents. Ripple produces a range of nutritious milks, protein shakes, coffee creamer, and frozen desserts using protein-rich yellow peas. The company raised $60 million in a Series E funding round, in 2021, surpassing its original capital goals and reporting a +20% growth rate compared to the overall alt milk industry’s +6% growth. Last year Ripple introduced Oatmilk + Protein, which combines the taste of oat milk with the protein benefits of yellow peas. Explosive growth Since its …

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Milk- and Dairy Alternatives

Ripple Launches New “Game-Changing” Ripple Oatmilk

Ripple Oatmilk + Protein has launched in the US, providing consumers with a more nutritious alternative to conventional oat milk. The product contains 6g of protein per serving, compared to about 2g for most other brands. The oat milk combines gluten-free oats with Ripple’s signature yellow pea protein to achieve an improved nutritional profile. According to Ripple, the milk contains 50% less sugar and 50% more calcium than cows’ milk. Marketing campaign Ripple’s portfolio features a range of yellow pea-based alt-dairy products, including milks, protein shakes, and frozen desserts. In April, the company began promoting the range with an integrated marketing campaign called “Moove Over to Ripple”, featuring TV, digital, and social media content.   Funding round In September, Ripple raised $60 million in its …

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Ripple Foods Raises $60 Million In Series E Funding, “Outpacing” Alt Dairy Category 3X

Alt dairy startup Ripple Foods has announced a $60 million Series E funding round, exceeding capital raise goals. The Berkeley-based brand develops dairy-free, protein-packed products while leaving a smaller footprint on the planet.  Founded in 2014 by Adam Lowry and Neil Renniger, Ripple Food uses protein from sustainably produced yellow peas, claiming to use significantly less water than dairy and other dairy alternatives. Ripple’s current portfolio of products includes Plant-Based Milk, Kids Milk, Protein Shakes, Frozen Desserts. Ripple also boasts half the sugar of dairy milk and 50% more calcium. According to the brand, Ripple touts the highest loyalty in the plant-based milk category, with its new product range, Ripple Kids, achieving success as the number one new product in the category at retailers including …

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