Edible Garden and Beyond Meat Using Plant Protein to Tap into Functional Beverages

As of August 24, Edible Garden and Beyond Meat are both pushing deeper into plant-based functional beverages, following the companies' separate announcements that show plans to deliver products to US consumers from the East Coast, over in the Midwest, to California, and beyond.

Edible Garden’s new partnership with Square Roots centers on ingredient development inside controlled-environment agriculture, pairing crop screening and precision growing with Edible Garden’s Farm-to-Formula platform and planned Tetra Pak-based manufacturing hub in Webster City, Iowa...

Utz Hops on Consumer Trends: Tallow-Cooked Potato Chips, Pea Protein Snacks, and More

At the 2026 Sweets & Snacks Expo from May 19-21 in Las Vegas, Utz Brands officials are unveiling a new product lineup, highlighting how snack makers are responding to changing consumer preferences, including demand for protein, limited-time flavors, and alternative cooking oils, according to a company press release.

The product mix still involves potato chips but also expands into adjacent snack categories. For example, Utz officials are promoting new Sizzlin’ Summer Burger Rippled Potato Chips and reviving Lemonade flavored Potato Chips...

ANALYSIS: Supply Constraints Continue to Support a Firm Plant Protein Market  

Supply constraints due to tariffs and rising input costs continue to support firm prices in the plant protein market. Particularly for pea protein, as countries including the US and Canada have placed anti-dumping tariffs on Chinese imports. The European Union is conducting a similar investigation, with a preliminary decision expected by March.  

In Europe, players anticipate the market to rely on imports from alternative origins if Chinese tariffs take effect because local production will be...

Tariff Talks 2025: Expana’s Weekly Rundown #30

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On October 7, US President Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Carney met in the White House. The possibility a US-Canadian trade deal was a main topic of discussion...

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On September 29, the US placed 50% tariffs on imports of timber, lumber, and their derivative products, according to the US Presidential Action. 

Also starting October 1, the US will be imposing 100%...

Tariff Talks 2025: Expana's Weekly Rundown #28

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On Tuesday in New York, US President Trump gave remarks to the United Nations General Assembly, via the White House live stream...

Tariff Talks 2025: Expana's Weekly Rundown #27

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US tariff revenue may be used to fund the nation’s farmers, reported Reuters about an interview between Agriculture Secretary Rollins and the Financial Times...