Vevan Snax pair dairy-free cheese with dried fruit and roasted nuts.

A total of seven food and beverage companies make annual ranking.

Valio subsidiary adds plant-based cheese and lactose-free milk powders.

R&D center will help entrepreneurs get products to market quickly.

Beverages come in chocolate, caramel and mocha varieties.

Company debuts ready-to-drink, cold-brew coffee.

Senate overwhelmingly votes to confirm Tom Vilsack as ag secretary.

Brian Sikes previously led global protein and salt enterprise.

Proof Alcohol Ice Cream is scaling up to meet demand for its boozy frozen treats.

The company plans to eliminate more than 2,000 SKUs in 2021.