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At Expo West, industry leaders unpacked the plant-based category’s path forward. “Progress is not linear,” one CEO reminded the crowd, adding that getting consumers to try plant-based items “has to be a stepwise process,” reported The Food Institute. Full Story ⟶

Food system innovation is thriving on every continent and is beholden to the four Cs: convenience, constraints, clustering, and capital. From regenerative agriculture in India to high-tech farming in The Netherlands, tomorrow’s food innovations are almost here (or already underway), reported IFT. Full Story ⟶

The winners of the 2024 Food and Beverage Awards included cooking oil made from sugarcane and horchata bites. The FABI Awards, presented by the National Restaurant Association Show, honor innovation and emerging trends, reported Restaurant Business. Full Story ⟶

Mars announced an investment of more than $70 million in its Hackettstown, New Jersey R&D site. The development from Mars will support an R&D Innovation Studio—including a new test kitchen and packaging lab—along with manufacturing efficiencies and advancements in food safety. Full Story ⟶

Acid whey is a corrosive byproduct of Greek yogurt that cannot be easily disposed of due to its deleterious effect on local ecosystems. New breakthroughs in food science are offering novel solutions to the over two billion kilograms of acid whey produced each year, reported C&N. Full Story ⟶

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After more than 40 years of business growth and industry change, Grassi has redefined what it means to be an advisor and accountant to today’s businesses and individuals. We thrive on helping you solve problems, plan for growth and prepare for the future – all while remaining fully committed to reducing your tax liabilities, easing the financial audit process and preserving your wealth.

Grassi was founded in 1980 by Louis C. Grassi, with only an empty filing cabinet and a desk. Since then, Grassi has grown to become one of the nation’s largest accounting firms with more than 450 employees and nine office locations in the U.S. and Italy. Our team of experienced CPAs, CFOs, business consultants, forensic accountants, valuation experts, trust and estate specialists and tax advisors offer strategic advice and customized solutions to overcome all obstacles standing in the way of your greatest success. We do this through our commitment to add Strength in Certainty to every business decision and financial move you make.