Meat / Protein
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ColumnLeftovers: Alkaline water maker wants to be Badass; Just add water and oil for Jada's plant-based meat
The new beverage brand sources its nutrient-rich water from melting glaciers, and Torani creates an allergen-free chocolate hazelnut flavor.
By Food Dive staff • June 11, 2021 -
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Meatpackers fail to secure protection with new OSHA COVID-19 safety rule
The segment was instead issued optional guidance that includes staggering breaks and spacing unvaccinated workers — recommendations that a union leader said are "unenforceable" and place employees at risk.
By Christopher Doering • June 11, 2021 -
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TrendlineThe growth of plant-based foods
Plant-based is the hottest trend in food today, and many companies are getting into the space as consumers become more interested in the health halo the products provide.
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Geltor debuts vegan collagen for food and beverages
Made through the company's proprietary fermentation process, PrimaColl is said to match the functional properties of the animal-based equivalent.
By Samantha Oller • June 10, 2021 -
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JBS USA is spending $130M to boost beef capacity amid growing demand
The world's largest meat producer also said it is doling out more than $150 million in annualized pay increases to workers across its nine U.S. beef plants.
By Christopher Doering • June 10, 2021 -
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Tyson pledges to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050
The meat producer's initiatives include eliminating deforestation in its global supply chain and using 50% renewable energy in its U.S. operations by 2030.
By Lauren Manning • June 10, 2021 -
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Simulate raises $50M to expand its plant-based chicken
The latest funding round, which will help it compete in an increasingly popular space, values the maker of Gen Z-styled Nuggs and Discs at more $250 million, according to Bloomberg.
By Megan Poinski • June 09, 2021 -
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Deep DiveMeat processors wrestle with worker shortages as US economy reopens from COVID-19
With protein demand soaring, companies like Tyson Foods are offering employees better benefits and flexible hours as they consider wider use of automation throughout their businesses.
By Christopher Doering • June 09, 2021 -
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The Better Meat Co. unveils mycoprotein fermentation line
During the past three years, the company has been secretly developing a 13,000-square-foot plant where it can produce thousands of pounds each month of the protein, which can serve as a beef, chicken or seafood substitute.
By Megan Poinski • June 08, 2021 -
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Bob Evans Farms debuts portable refrigerated egg products
The Post brand's microwaveable Egg Bites and Omelet Rolls are aimed at satisfying consumers' interest in healthy eating and convenience.
By Lauren Manning • June 07, 2021 -
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Proteins in milk and mealworms have similar positive attributes, study finds
Researchers at Maastricht University found they perform the same when it comes to digestion, absorption and the ability to stimulate muscle growth.
By Lauren Manning • June 03, 2021 -
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Walmart debuts private label beef
The launch of McClaren Farms comes two years after the retailer announced plans to develop an end-to-end supply chain for Angus beef.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • June 02, 2021 -
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Tyson Foods names COO King to top post as CEO steps down
Company veteran Donnie King will replace Dean Banks, who is leaving for personal reasons. Banks was in the role for eight months after becoming CEO last October.
By Christopher Doering • UPDATED: June 2, 2021 at 9:39 a.m. -
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Quorn will expand chicken alternative products in US
Following parent company Monde Nissin's $1 billion IPO in the Philippines, company execs told Bloomberg and Reuters they plan to spend $335 million to grow the fermented protein brand, especially at fast food restaurants.
By Megan Poinski • June 02, 2021 -
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Danone partners with upstart to create food derived from the pongamia tree
Terviva's deal with the French CPG giant could provide a major boost for ingredients extracted from the plant that it says is more sustainable than other oilseed crops, such as palm and soy.
By Christopher Doering • May 27, 2021 -
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Unilever partners with fermented protein provider to bulk up plant-based alternatives
The Europe-based company's agreement with Enough will add new mycoprotein ingredients as a way to further its goal of increasing sales of animal-free products.
By Megan Poinski • May 27, 2021 -
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Pandemic has provided a sharp boost for plant-based foods, Instacart survey shows
Sales of meat analogs on Instacart's platform grew 42% in 2020, while the adoption rate for dairy-free milk was up 27% last year, according to data released by the e-commerce provider.
By Sam Silverstein • May 27, 2021 -
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Krave revisits its better-for-you origins in brand refresh
One year after being reacquired by its founder, the jerky brand revamps its packaging, shifts to 100% grass-fed beef and launches a zero-sugar line.
By Lauren Manning , Samantha Oller • May 26, 2021 -
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Organic food sales hit record $56.4B in 2020
The pandemic contributed to double-digit increases for fresh and frozen offerings, the Organic Trade Association reported.
By Samantha Oller • May 25, 2021 -
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Kodiak Cakes purchased by private equity firm L Catterton
The pancake and waffle manufacturer is the latest small company to get acquired in recent months as investors cash in on the growth of better-for-you food offerings.
By Christopher Doering • May 25, 2021 -
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OpinionHow Perdue and Mercy For Animals found common ground
The journey from adversaries to allies required conversation and compromise and often caused tension, but ultimately proved rewarding, write Perdue's Mark McKay and Mercy for Animals' Leah Garcés.
By Mark McKay and Leah Garcés • May 24, 2021 -
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PETA-affiliated lawsuit accuses Vital Farms of lying about ethical treatment
The class-action lawsuit claims consumers were duped into paying more for products from the pasture-raised egg company, which the plaintiffs say does not treat its hens humanely.
By Megan Poinski • May 21, 2021 -
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Superbrewed Food unlocks herbivores' secret to healthy eating and brings it to dairy alternatives
The fermented protein essentially feeds good gut health to people, said founder Bryan Tracy, whose first products should hit shelves in the second half of the year.
By Megan Poinski • May 20, 2021 -
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Consumers are more confident about healthy eating as pandemic impacts wane, study says
The International Food Information Council's 16th annual report on consumer attitudes and priorities found some predictable shifts and some surprises.
By Megan Poinski • May 19, 2021 -
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PepsiCo is making 'a much bigger play' for sales in the burgeoning plant-based market
The CPG giant has made several acquisitions and introduced new products in an effort to scale quickly and build what it hopes will become household names in the category.
By Christopher Doering • May 19, 2021 -
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Plant-based chicken maker Daring raises $40M in latest funding round
The investment will be used to hire new employees, increase its retail presence and provide capital for product development.
By Lauren Manning • May 19, 2021
