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Company News

Planet Based Foods Expands in Northern California, Appoints Food Waste Expert Gregory Maselli to Board

Planet Based Foods Global Inc (CSE: PBF), a specialist in hemp-based foods, continues its expansion in North America and announces wider availability of its products in California. To that end, Planet Based Food has entered into new partnerships with New Leaf Community Markets and Lunardi’s Markets, which will begin carrying several of the company’s products in December. Planet Based Foods is also announcing a share consolidation. The consolidation is intended to provide the company with a better capital structure to obtain financing. Furthermore, the company has appointed Gregory Maselli to the company’s Board of Directors. Maselli is the co-founder and former CEO of SAVR Pak, a company focused on reducing food waste through patented technologies. He is also the founder of 117 Global, an international …

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Retail & E-Commerce

Lidl Introduces Hemp Food Products by hemperella in Poland & Netherlands

This week, a line of hemp-based superfood products called hemperella launches into 1,300 Lidl supermarkets across Poland and the Netherlands. Hemp is becoming an increasingly popular ingredient amongst health-forward consumers around the world, and is championed by Planet Based Foods, which creates hemp-based meat and ice cream; UK based Gaia’s Farming Co, which produces hemp milk as well as a recent hemp and nut butter product; and US plant milk brand JOI, to name a few. Lidl customers in Poland and the Netherlands can purchase hemperella protein bars in three flavors: caramel, chocolate, and cherry, which are vegan and gluten-free, as well as powder for preparing protein drinks in three flavors: strawberry, cookies and cream, and brownie. hemperella’s full product line includes Hemp Flour, Hemp …

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Interviews

Planet Based Foods: “Hemp is Truly the King of Plant-Based Ingredients”

The past 12 months have been highly successful for Planet Based Foods, a US producer of hemp-based alternatives to meat and dairy. The brand made its retail debut just eight months ago, but has already formed partnerships with leading distributors and launched into several retail locations in the US West and Midwest. So far in 2023, Planet Based has expanded its product range with taquitos containing hemp-based meat, and has made its first foray into alt dairy with the launch of hemp milk ice cream. Now, the company has formed a UK subsidiary with the aim of entering the European market. We spoke to CEO and co-founder Braelyn Davis to find out more about Planet Based’s progress and plans for the future. How and why …

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Company News

Planet Based Foods Arrives in Europe With Newly Formed UK Subsidiary

Hemp specialist Planet Based Foods announces it has formed a UK subsidiary under the name PBF Europe LTD. for entry into European markets, as it continues to grow in the US while establishing itself in new international territories. The Company reveals, one year after it debuted the first hemp-based meats to the US market, that it will now expand operations to the UK to sell its products on the UK market, as well as to “establish an ethically sustainable food system similar to what has been accomplished in the United States.” Planet-Based states that the UK represents an “exciting opportunity for us to continue our mission of promoting sustainable food systems,” and that the Company “looks forward to contributing to the UK’s agricultural landscape.” “This …

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Products & Launches

Gaia’s Farming Co. Launches Hemp and Nut Butters, More Sustainable and Nutritious Than Conventional Counterparts

UK brand Gaia’s Farming Co., best known for its hemp-based milk alternatives, has launched a new range of hemp and nut butters. Containing roasted nuts combined with hemp hearts, the products are all free of palm oil and vegan-friendly, with no added salt. The range includes hemp and peanut butter in three varieties — Almost Smooth 330g, Crunchy 330g, and Almost Smooth 1kg. Hemp and almond butter is also available, sold in a 165g jar. Additionally, Gaia’s range features two milk alternatives — barista-grade Hemp & Oat M*lk and Hemp & Coco Chocolate M*lk. The latter is award-winning and combines Gaia’s hemp base with coconut cream, cacao, and fruit sugar from grapes. Sustainable and nutritious Hemp is considered a highly sustainable ingredient as it absorbs …

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Company News

Hemp Innovator Planet Based Foods Expands Distribution in West & Midwest USA

San Diego‘s Planet Based Foods, known for its innovations with hemp, announces it has secured listings with Smith’s and Mariano’s stores in the US West and Midwest. Founded in 2018 by former nutrition coach and cannabis marketer Braelyn Davis, food scientist Robert Davis, and restaurant industry veteran Ted Cash; the company states that its mission is “to establish hemp as a nutrient-dense protein source that can feed the world sustainably for generations to come”. According to the brand, the hemp plant is not only beneficial to consumers as a nutritious superfood, but it also supports the planet’s health, requiring less water than traditional crops and regenerating soil, eliminating the need for pesticides. Planet Based Foods’ current product portfolio includes hemp ice cream, burger patties and …

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Hemp Milk Ice Cream

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Products & Launches

Planet Based Foods Enters Frozen Dessert Category with Organic Hemp Milk Ice Cream

Planet Based Foods, maker of innovative hemp-based meat, announces it is expanding into non-dairy frozen desserts with new organic hemp-based vegan ice cream. Available in three flavors, the company will debut the new ice cream to retail and food service buyers at the upcoming Expo West in Anaheim, CA.  According to Planet Based, the new ice cream is an allergen-friendly dessert that is free from soy, gluten, dairy and GMO ingredients. Made with an organic hemp milk base and other premium plant-based ingredients, the product was developed by Chief Innovation Officer Robert Davis, who drew on his years of experience in the non-dairy foods category.  The company’s “exceptionally creamy” formulations are available in four flavors:  Butter Pecan –  Featuring a creamy, buttery taste with lightly …

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Products & Launches

Planet Based Foods Debuts New Taquitos, Selects Violife as Exclusive Dairy-Free Cheese Supplier

Planet Based Foods Global  (CSE: PBF) (OTCQB: PBFFF) announces its subsidiary, Planet Based Foods, has chosen Violife as the exclusive plant-based cheese provider for its line of better-for-you convenience foods. Planet Based, which launched the worlds’ first hemp-based meat in 2022, will showcase new taquitos featuring Violife cheese at Natural Products Expo West.  According to Planet Based, as the top-selling dairy-free cheese brand in the US, Violife will supply its dairy-free cheeses for new Planet Based products as they come to market. The two companies’ first product launches are newly formulated taquitos featuring Violife vegan Colby Jack Shreds. The taquitos will be available in two varieties:  Original Taquitos with Cheese – Planet Based Foods’ hemp-based crumble with Violife Colby Jack Shreds wrapped in a crunchy, …

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Company News

Hemp-Based Meat Producer Planet Based Foods Partners With World-Renowned Distributors

Planet Based Foods, which specialises in hemp-based meat products, announces new distribution agreements with KeHE Distributors, United Natural Foods, Inc, and DPI Specialty Foods. The San Diego company has enjoyed a successful year, having debuted the first plant-based meats made with hemp as the primary ingredient on the US market just this February. Taquitos made from the hemp meat were showcased in March shortly before the company floated on the US-based OTCQB equity market under the symbol PBFFF. This April saw Planet Based’s launch on Amazon, in August the company announced its first retail distribution, and most recently, in October, it entered a new manufacturing partnership with Cedarlane Natural Foods to increase production capacity. The following prospective distribution locations are expected to distribute the following …

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Company News

Planet Based Partners with Cedarlane Foods to Bolster Hemp-Based Meat Production

Sustainable foods company Planet Based Foods (CSE: PBF) announces it has entered a new manufacturing partnership with Cedarlane Natural Foods, a leading producer of healthy frozen and fresh food products. The new partnership is expected to bolster Planet Based’s manufacturing capacity as it expands its line of hemp-based meat products.  According to Planet Based, which launched innovative hemp protein burgers and taquitos in early 2022, working with Cedarlane will create short- and long-term synergistic opportunities for both companies. 25 million taquitos Cedarlane’s strong manufacturing will enable Planet Based to expand the diversity and flavor profile of its range, with new products ranging from burritos to taquitos, as well as handheld, easy-to-prepare healthy foods. Planet expects its taquito production will increase up to 25 million taquitos …

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Investments & Acquisitions

Gaia’s Farming Co. Raises £550K for Sustainable Hemp M*lk

UK hemp milk producer Gaia’s Farming Co. has raised £500,000 in seed funding. The raise follows a £200,000 pre-seed round last year. The investors in the round were not disclosed. Gaia says it will use the funding to “keep building and keep innovating in the hemp space”, with a particular emphasis on expanding its team. The company has also recently partnered with Pledge 1%, a global movement encouraging companies to donate a proportion of their staff time, product, and/or profit to a charity of their choice. Gaia will be pledging 1% of both its sales and its time. Gaia’s hemp milk Hemp is considered highly sustainable as it captures four times more carbon dioxide than trees, while its strong roots help to replenish nutrients in …

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Products & Launches

Planet Based Foods Makes Retail Debut at New Seasons and New Leaf Markets

Hemp-made meat company Planet Based Foods announces the launch of its first retail distribution at New Seasons Market and New Leaf Community Markets. The expansion will bring the brand’s Original Hemp Burger and Green Chili Southwest Burger to 26 stores in Northern California, the California Central Coast, Oregon and Washington. Shoppers at both chains can now find the burgers in the stores’ frozen foods aisles.  Nutrient-dense protein Made with hemp as the first ingredient, the company’s novel burgers provide up to 21 grams of plant protein, six grams of fiber and balanced omega 3-6-9 fats without any soy, gluten or GMOs. To create its products, Planet Based Foods blends hemp with ingredients such as brown rice and pea protein to maximize the nutrient and fiber …

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Sustainability / Environment

New Study Shows 71% of Americans are Purchasing, Thinking About Plant-Based Products and Packaging

A new study conducted by The Plant Based Products Council (PBPC) shows strong consumer awareness and interest in plant-derived products made from renewable materials such as hemp, soy and corn. The findings also show consumers hold more favorable attitudes toward the companies, farmers and policymakers actively involved in sustainability efforts.  Among the report’s most significant findings, 71% of American consumers say they consciously think about packaging and products made with plant-based materials when they shop. Consumers also cited recyclability, composability, and the environment as primary motivations for purchasing a plant-made product, while 21% cited inaccessible waste disposable as the top deterrent for purchasing such items. As the 2022 midterms approach, 66% of consumers favor voting for a candidate who has shown support for sustainability initiatives …

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Ingredients

Applied Food Sciences Launches Hemp Seed Protein for “Juicy, Firm & Authentic” Alt-Meats

Texan company Applied Food Sciences (AFS) has launched a hemp seed protein ingredient called PurHP-75™. Made with hemp hearts, the ingredient is organic and contains 75% protein, including all nine essential amino acids. While traditional hemp ingredients often have a bitter taste and gritty texture, AFS removes the outer shell and casing of the hemp seed to get to the inner part of the grain (the heart). The resulting protein has a neutral taste and smooth texture. PurHP-75™ is said to be ideal for use in meat alternatives, where it is described as producing a “juicy, firm, and authentic” texture. The protein can also be used in plant-based and keto-friendly baked goods, as well as alt-dairy products. Hemp-based foods The potential of hemp as an …

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Leather Alternatives

Revoltech Closes Seed Round for LOVR Alt Leather Made of Upcycled Hemp Waste Materials

German startup Revoltech announces it has closed a seven-figure seed round for leather substitute LOVR, made of hemp fibres from the leftover residues of CBD products. The funds will bring the 100% biodegradable, plastic-free and climate-neutral material to market. LOVR stands for “leather-like-without plastic-vegan-residue-based” and was developed with the goal of transforming the leather industry by introducing a truly sustainable material made from agricultural waste. Its production is based on the principles of the circular economy and does not involve the use of chemicals. Revoltech, founded in 2021 by Lucas Fuhrmann, Julian Mushövel and Montgomery Wagner, has signed a joint investment agreement with b.value AG, BMH Beteiligungs-Managementgesellschaft Hessen mbH and HEAG. The seven-figure seed investment will be used to develop operations and expand production of …

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Ingredients

Brightseed Completes $68M Series B to Commercialize Novel Hemp Ingredients

Brightseed, a pioneer in tech-based phytonutrient research, announces it has raised $68M in Series B funding to accelerate its plant nutrient discovery and bring new ingredients, including special hemp-derived compounds, to market. The company’s first hemp compounds, NCT and NFT, are derived from upcycled seed hulls and are expected to launch in the next nine months.  Hemp may lower fat Using its Forager AI platform, Brightseed is able to identify and map plants’ bioactive compounds and relate them to human health benefits with rapid speed, reports NutraIngredients-USA. Forager technology has so far mapped 2 million plant compounds, including N-trans caffeoyltyramine (NCT) and N-trans-feruloyltyramine (NFT) from hemp hulls. Preclinical research suggests the hemp compounds help to reduce liver fat and regulate lipid levels. To commercialize these …

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Gastronomy & Food Service

Nepra Foods Launches Hemp-Based Beef, Chicken, and Pork For Food Service

Nepra Foods of Colorado announces that its meat products made with its proprietary textured hemp protein (THP™) are now available to be purchased by restaurant chains, institutions, and private retailers. Nepra Foods plans to produce pasta, frozen meals, plant-based meat and dairy alternatives, snacks, spreads and baking mixes. The hemp-based meat CPGs will be the company’s first output created by its specialized equipment which it says can produce 800,000 lbs./year of the THP for the plant-based meat analogs. The company was listed on Canadian Securities Exchange last September, raising $7.5 million at an offering price of $0.47 CAD, and became listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange concurrently, before floating on the US market last November. In February of this year, Nepra announced the full operation …

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Company News

Planet Based Foods Launches its Hemp Based Products on Amazon

Planet Based Foods, producer of clean food products with a focus on hemp, today announces its launch on Amazon. As one of the only companies to use hemp seeds in the production of burgers, sausages and crumbles, Planet-based Foods arrived on the US market just this February and has seen immediate success. During the month of March 2022 alone, the San Diego company debuted its range of hemp-based taquito products at this year’s Expo West, announced a partnership with distribution giant KeHe, and became a publicly listed company, as interest in natural and unique plant foods continues to rise globally. The list of hemp-formulated products now available on the Amazon store includes The Original Burger, Green Chili Southwest Burger, Breakfast Sausage Patty Hot, The Original …

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Society

Miyoko’s Creamery, Mercy for Animals and Animal Outlook Launch Toolkit to Help Farmers Transition to Plants

Three of the largest organizations in farmed animal welfare have joined forces to launch The Farmer Toolkit – a first-of-its-kind online information hub to help US farmers transition away from industrial animal agriculture.  Mercy for Animals’ Transfarmation project partnered with Animal Outlook and Miyoko’s Creamery Dairy Farm Transition program to construct the Toolkit, which provides extensive guidance and support for farmers looking to shift from animal agriculture to plant-focused farming.  Among many benefits, The Farmer Toolkit provides: State-by-state resources Funding opportunities Marketing guidance for selling products Information on growing specialty crops Enterprise budgets Webinars Publicity Facilitating better farming Through its programs, Mercy for Animals’ Transfarmation has already assisted numerous animal farmers to successfully shift their farms to grow sustainable crops like hemp and mushrooms.  As …

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Fundraising

Hemp-Based Crump Could Revolutionize Alt Meat Market, Claims The Naturist 

Estonian start-up The Naturist claims to have perfected the formula for its hemp-based vegan meat, Crump. After partnering with a research facility that has dedicated the past two decades to developing the Crump formula, the startup has launched a crowdfunding campaign to launch its hemp-based meat innovation.  Crump is a hemp-based protein crumble made to replace ground beef which takes only five minutes to prepare. The brand claims the vegan and organic product has an impressive amino acid profile and is easy to digest, contains 2.3X more protein than conventional beef, as well as boasting a shelf life of up to two years with no preservatives. Hemp is a plant that is very resilient and can be grown in high-risk farming zones that are inhabitable …

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