The new Nourish Innovation Lab will be at the company’s Union Beach, NJ, research and development center.

Processors have found successful innovation centers around plant-based alternatives, new formats and more.

The companies plan to meet the rapidly growing demand for plant-based proteins.

From ice cream to chocolate, milk and other applications, products with animal-free­ dairy protein are becoming more popular.

Food ingredients with sustainable attributes are trending with suppliers.

Upcycled ingredients from ultrafiltered milk help GoodSport create its electrolyte-filled sports beverages.

The new Plant Cream was developed as a cooking and baking alternative.

The new line debuts in Jalapeño Popper, Bacon Cheddar Ranch, Spinach Bacon and Spinach Artichoke flavors.

The pitch event produced by the New York State Dairy Promotion Order and VentureFuel aims to drive demand for dairy products among 10- to 23-year-olds.

The cocoa powder is farmed, sourced and processed through a fully segregated supply chain.