Impossible Foods broadens portfolio with plant-based franks

The vegan hot dogs will be available in retailers and grocers in 2024 after debuting in a New York City pop-up this month.

By Elizabeth Flood • Dec. 6, 2023

Exposure doesn’t sway consumers to plant-based meat

A new study from Appetite suggests companies must adopt creative strategies to broaden their consumer base.

By Elizabeth Flood • Nov. 30, 2023

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The growth of plant-based foods

After years of rapid growth, the plant-based category faced some strong headwinds in 2023. Now, it’s time for the category to recalibrate.

By Food Dive staff

Tyson debuts $300M highly automated chicken plant

The Virginia facility is one of the food giant's most technologically advanced, and is expected to churn out 4 million pounds of protein a week.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 30, 2023

Turkey drags down Hormel earnings amid inflation, bird flu headwinds

In the company’s earnings call, CEO Jim Snee signaled caution ahead of the new year, projecting a decline in sales as consumers cut back on spending.

By Chris Casey • Nov. 30, 2023

Food system transformation on the menu at COP28

Agriculture will be central to climate talks for the first time as the UN pushes nations to tackle farming's toll on the environment.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 29, 2023

Kraft Heinz launches plant-based mac & cheese

The product, which starts hitting shelves this week, is the third innovation launched by the CPG giant and food tech company NotCo in just over a year.

By Christopher Doering • Nov. 29, 2023

Danone partners on $200M+ accelerator to reduce methane

The yogurt producer is the first corporate sponsor of the Global Methane Hub’s program, which will fund research for solutions that address livestock's effect on emissions.

By Chris Casey • Nov. 28, 2023

Beyond Meat makes another push into restaurants with Pizza Hut pepperoni in the UK

The topping will be available for a limited time starting in January. The plant-based pioneer has struggled to gain traction with similar partnerships in the U.S. 

By Christopher Doering • Nov. 20, 2023

Thanksgiving meal costs down from 2022, but still 25% higher than pre-pandemic

The American Farm Bureau Federation said while the average cost declined 4.5% from last year’s record, high supply costs and inflation continue to weigh on food prices.

By Christopher Doering • Nov. 16, 2023

Tyson leaving ‘no stone unturned’ in plans to cut costs, improve the business

The nation’s largest meat packer reported its third consecutive loss as it trudges through a period of margin compression driven by tighter supplies, lower pricing and soft demand.

By Nathan Owens • Nov. 14, 2023

Beyond Meat in ‘survival mode’ with going-concern risk a possibility, analyst says

A TD Cowen report pointed to several troubling signs for the plant-based pioneer, including loss of market share, struggles to attract and retain consumers, rising debt level and declining sales.

By Elizabeth Flood • Nov. 13, 2023

Tyson to shutter 2 more processing plants as earnings woes mount

Closures in South Carolina and Florida add to the growing number of cost cuts this year in response to unfavorable market conditions.

By Nathan Owens • Nov. 10, 2023

Perdue drives awareness of antibiotic-free claim with its first snack product

Chix Mix is its latest salvo in the messaging war against competitor Tyson, which announced it would remove the label from its poultry products this year.

By Chris Casey • Nov. 10, 2023

How tech, venture capital can help food industry meet 2030 emissions goals

Efforts like feed additives for cattle and implementing solar panels on farms can help producers decrease their carbon footprint, Ceres said in its latest report.

By Chris Casey • Nov. 8, 2023

Bird flu spreads to major poultry producing states Arkansas and Alabama

More than 1 million birds have been affected by the disease since its reemergence in the U.S. was confirmed in October.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 6, 2023

Tyson’s insect bet will spur further adoption in the space, IFT member says

Protein producers adopting bugs for use in animal feed provides a lower barrier for entry, potentially making it easier to introduce insects into consumer diets, experts say.

By Chris Casey • Nov. 6, 2023

Shoppers aren’t changing their Thanksgiving meal plans but are seeking more savings

Price-conscious consumers say they’re willing to dig deeper to put holiday dinner on the table, but grocers still need to help them along with smart discounts, Circana noted in a report.

By Sam Silverstein • Nov. 6, 2023

Beyond Meat slashes workforce as business model is under fire

The plant-based giant continues to face headwinds as consumers prioritize affordability.

By Elizabeth Flood • Nov. 3, 2023

Consumers want the ‘plant’ back in plant-based: report

Whole Foods Market forecasted that more companies will focus on using clean ingredients in their products.

By Elizabeth Flood • Nov. 1, 2023

Nestlé launches 3 new plant-based fish items as category grows

The European launch of the vegan filets, fingers and nuggets is part of an effort by the company to increase sales of healthier foods.

By Elizabeth Flood • Oct. 31, 2023

Sanderson Farms cleared in blockbuster price-fixing case

A unanimous jury decision exonerated the chicken company in one of the largest antitrust cases involving the poultry industry.

By Nathan Owens • Oct. 30, 2023

Unfavorable US pork market weighs on Smithfield owner

Meatpacking giant WH Group is coping with profit declines as it consolidates operations and looks for cost cuts. 

By Nathan Owens • Oct. 27, 2023

ADM rethinks scope of $300M plant-based investment

The market for alternative meat products has struggled with destocking and sluggish consumer demand in the past year.

By Nathan Owens • Oct. 25, 2023

The quiet dealmaker: How Post Holdings’ CEO went from selling men’s clothing to closing billion-dollar deals

Rob Vitale’s penchant for M&A and reputation as a strategic thinker has proven to be a shrewd fit for a 128-year-old business once looking to define its future. Nearly a decade in, he’s not done yet.

By Christopher Doering , Shaun Lucas • Oct. 23, 2023

Inside Post Holdings’ transformation from cereal slinger to a diversified CPG giant

The company's unconventional approach has created a nearly $6 billion operation that has a competitive presence in peanut butter, eggs and pet food.

By Christopher Doering , Jasmine Ye Han • Oct. 23, 2023