Meat / Protein
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Opinion
Seafood farming is finally making much-needed strides
As the Earth's supply of wild fish decreases, Nik Sachlikidis with Caribbean Sustainable Fisheries said aquaculture will play a bigger role in feeding consumers and addressing sustainability.
By Nik Sachlikidis • March 27, 2020 -
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Meat prices rise while cattle prices drop as supermarkets race to stock shelves
As consumers buy more animal protein during the pandemic, ranchers are getting lower prices for livestock. Processors, however, are making record profits.
By Jessi Devenyns • March 27, 2020 -
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ColumnLeftovers: Coolhaus makes ice cream fit for a queen (or duchess); Champango pops up for warm weather brunch
The women-owned frozen treat brand is targeting a certain member of Britain's royal family with its International Women's Day launch, and Scramblers puts a healthy breakfast in a bar.
By Food Dive staff • March 27, 2020 -
Courtesy of Clara Foods
Clara Foods' chicken-free egg white ready to make leap from lab to shelf
After five years of work, the California company expects its fermented ingredient to be used in protein drinks and supplements in 2020 before it launches an egg replacer next year.
By Christopher Doering • March 26, 2020 -
Coronavirus forces manufacturers to shift more production to retail
As grocery demands surge, companies like Tyson Foods, Sanderson Farms and Cargill are changing their operations, from longer hours to adjusting output away from foodservice.
By Lillianna Byington • March 26, 2020 -
The meat industry is unsustainable, report finds
If production continues at its current rate, it will not be enough to feed the world's future population, nor will the environment be able to bear the stress, research from IDTechEX said.
By Jessi Devenyns • March 26, 2020 -
pepsico
How CPG companies reward employees working during the coronavirus pandemic
PepsiCo, Mondelez and Hormel Foods are among the businesses rewarding their workers with bonuses, additional leave time and raises.
By Christopher Doering • March 24, 2020 -
Courtesy of Nature's Fynd
Nature's Fynd raises $80M for alternative protein
Formerly known as Sustainable Bioproducts, the company makes food using a protein found living in harsh conditions in Yellowstone National Park.
By Megan Poinski • March 24, 2020 -
Kerry Group
Kerry Group invests $125M in Georgia plant expansion
The project is expected to significantly improve the Ireland-based company's capacity to meet increasing demand for poultry, seafood and alternative proteins solutions.
By Cathy Siegner • March 19, 2020 -
Coronavirus concerns drive huge sales growth for pantry staples
As U.S. consumers prepare for long isolation periods to slow the spread of the virus, Nielsen says the nation is in a potentially transformative pattern.
By Megan Poinski • March 17, 2020 -
Impossible Foods raises $500M to invest in the future and expand
The latest financial haul, which included investments from celebrities such as Jay-Z and Katy Perry, brings the total amount of money the plant-based firm has collected to $1.3 billion.
By Megan Poinski • March 16, 2020 -
U.S. Department of Agriculture. (2011). [photograph]. Retrieved from https://www.flickr.com/photos/usdagov/5707774275.
Coronavirus strains beef and pork industries
A tightening labor market as schools close and workers need to care for their children, along with falling consumer demand, are problems confronting the meat sector.
By Cathy Siegner • March 13, 2020 -
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Why food titans invested $200M to form plant-based platform LiveKindly
The company, which has used the funding to acquire two manufacturers, invest in a pea protein firm and buy a website, is currently eyeing the chicken space.
By Megan Poinski • March 11, 2020 -
Courtesy of Beyond Meat
Beyond Breakfast Sausage launches at retail
The product, which will be on store shelves later this month, enters a suddenly crowded field and compete against similar offerings from Impossible Foods, Kellogg, Nestlé and Greenleaf Foods.
By Megan Poinski • March 10, 2020 -
Courtesy of LaCroix
ColumnLeftovers: LaCroix turns 'UP!!' innovation; Dymatize gives consumers a yabba-dabba-doo time
The always-over-the-top sparkling water brand introduces LimonCello and Pastèque flavors, and Sliq is the freezer pops consumers loved as kids all grown up.
By Food Dive staff • March 06, 2020 -
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Ancient nutrition: Why Noblegen thinks one-celled euglena is the ingredient of the future
Through its Eunite brand, the company is testing an egg substitute on consumers before adding it to CPG products.
By Megan Poinski • March 05, 2020 -
Givaudan launches line of natural red colors for plant-based meat
Vegebrite Veggie Reds provide a meat-like color to raw plant-based patties that turns brown when cooked, the company said.
By Lillianna Byington • March 05, 2020 -
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JBS enters crowded plant-based segment with Ozo brand
The Brazilian meat giant's new product line, made from a blend of pea and rice protein fermented by shiitake mushrooms, hits shelves next month.
By Megan Poinski • March 04, 2020 -
Impossible Foods slashes prices by 15% for distributors
CEO Patrick Brown said the company has long had the goal of reaching price parity with ground beef, eventually costing less.
By Emma Liem Beckett • March 03, 2020 -
Courtesy of Good Catch
Why Bumble Bee is partnering with plant-based Good Catch Foods
The legacy tuna producer may see this agreement to use its sales, delivery and logistics expertise to help the alternative seafood company as an opportunity for redemption.
By Megan Poinski • March 03, 2020 -
Opinion
Will the United States lead the future of meat?
If we do not remain open to new ideas — especially in terms of food production — we risk losing valuable ground, writes the Alliance for Meat, Poultry and Seafood Innovation.
By Alliance for Meat, Poultry and Seafood Innovation • Feb. 28, 2020 -
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BlueNalu nets $20M to produce cell-based fish for a test market in 2021
The San Diego-based company received money both from investors and strategic partners, and is getting prepared for eventual large-scale production.
By Megan Poinski • Feb. 27, 2020 -
Kerry acquires Spanish plant protein ingredients company
The purchase of Pevesa Biotech will enhance the Irish taste and nutrition firm's position as more consumers look to curtail their meat consumption.
By Cathy Siegner • Feb. 27, 2020 -
Cargill enters plant-based meat with burgers and ground products
The world's largest privately held company could be a formidable competitor in the space as its private-label products come to stores and restaurants in April.
By Megan Poinski • Feb. 24, 2020 -
Big CPGs warn of financial hit from coronavirus as global outbreak worsens
Coca-Cola, Mondelez, Unilever and General Mills were among the companies who said the epidemic has reduced sales in China.
By Christopher Doering • Feb. 24, 2020
