Meat / Protein
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Why MycoTechnology and Planterra are joining forces in plant-based
With a similar attitude toward innovation, the fermented ingredients maker and JBS USA's alternative protein subsidiary say this partnership adds to R&D and new product possibilities.
By Megan Poinski • July 29, 2021 -
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ADM acquires non-GMO soy ingredients maker Sojaprotein
The purchase of the Serbia-based company for an undisclosed amount continues the agribusiness giant's push to expand its plant protein manufacturing capabilities.
By Lauren Manning • July 29, 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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Wicked Kitchen launches at 2,500 Kroger and Sprouts stores nationwide
A week after closing a $14 million investment round, the U.K. brand, which made its name at Tesco and is headed by big names in the U.S. food business, brings a wide variety of SKUs to consumers.
By Megan Poinski • July 27, 2021 -
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Plant-based NotCo gets $235M for expansion
The funds bring the valuation of the Chilean company, which uses artificial intelligence to create realistic plant-based substitutes, to $1.5 billion.
By Megan Poinski • July 26, 2021 -
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Deep DiveInside Hain Celestial's fight to regain its swagger
Once a disjointed collection of brands and close to having its stock delisted, the organic and natural products leader has cut money-losing products, prioritized innovation and improved its credibility with retailers.
By Christopher Doering • July 26, 2021 -
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Plant-based cheese maker Nobell Foods raises $75M for expansion
The California-based company, which gets casein protein from bioengineered soybeans, is eyeing a late 2022 product launch.
By Megan Poinski • July 23, 2021 -
How will plant-based chicken impact traditional poultry?
The industry has been largely silent about threats the analogs may pose, with some poultry companies even dabbling in alternative products.
By Megan Poinski • July 21, 2021 -
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Deep DiveWhy chicken is taking over plant-based meat
With Beyond Meat and Impossible Foods entering the space and new options filling freezer cases, the potential for the poultry analog suddenly seems limitless.
By Megan Poinski • July 20, 2021 -
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Kellogg's RX brand launches protein-rich cereals
The move into better-for-you cereal marks the latest in a series of extensions that has included kid snacks, nut butters and oats.
By Lauren Manning • July 20, 2021 -
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Nature's Fynd closes $350M investment round
The fermented protein company will use the funds to accelerate growth, with plans for a wide-scale 2022 product launch.
By Megan Poinski • July 19, 2021 -
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Impossible Foods plans to debut chicken nuggets this fall
The plant-based company will introduce prototypes at a trade show this week, and told Bloomberg it is eyeing a launch in foodservice, then retail.
By Megan Poinski • July 16, 2021 -
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ColumnLeftovers: Kraft Macaroni & Cheese enters the ice cream aisle; Coors Light crafts a game-winning brew
The food company partners with Van Leeuwen to mix together two iconic comfort foods, and Johnsonville turns sausage into bacon-like strips.
By Food Dive Staff • July 16, 2021 -
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JBS USA latest food maker to tie environmental performance goals to executive pay
The meat processor, while avoiding specifics on the commitment, joins other CPGs such as Unilever and Danone that have made similar pledges.
By Christopher Doering • July 15, 2021 -
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Nestlé works with Future Meat Technologies to explore cell-based meat's potential
The announcement stops short of disclosing any guarantees of product development between the two companies.
By Megan Poinski • July 14, 2021 -
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Smithfield Foods names its second CEO in less than a year
Company veteran Shane Smith will assume the top role at the pork processor. He takes over immediately for Dennis Organ, who is stepping down for personal reasons.
By Christopher Doering • July 12, 2021 -
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Biden commits $655M and new regulations to strengthen meat industry competition
The funds will be directed to support new and small businesses in the processing sector. USDA also will reinvigorate the Packers and Stockyards Act and crack down on false country-of-origin labeling.
By Megan Poinski • July 12, 2021 -
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Beyond Chicken Tenders launch in foodservice
Beyond Meat's new offering, which is primarily made with fava bean protein, is available at hundreds of locations nationwide starting today.
By Megan Poinski • July 08, 2021 -
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Aleph Farms closes $105M funding round to bring cell-based meat to market in 2022
The Israeli company, which has partnerships to produce cultured meat in several countries, will use the funds to scale manufacturing, expand its international presence and develop products and technology.
By Megan Poinski • July 07, 2021 -
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Meati raises $50M for whole-cut meat alternatives
The Colorado company that uses mycelium to make analogs of steak, chicken and jerky will use the funds to complete its 80,000-square-foot plant as it eyes a 2022 launch for its products.
By Megan Poinski • July 07, 2021 -
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Brazil's Future Farm launches its US expansion with the mission to democratize plant-based meat
The South American brand has spread to 23 countries since 2019, but plans to draw up to 65% of its sales from the U.S. market within a couple years, says U.S. CEO and former Red Bull exec Alexandre Ruberti.
By Megan Poinski • July 06, 2021 -
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Tyson recall expands to nearly 9M pounds of ready-to-eat frozen chicken
The USDA updated poundage figures after receiving more information about the affected product, which has been linked to three cases of listeriosis.
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Tyson invests in AI-enabled robotics firm to boost worker productivity
The meat and poultry processor's venture capital arm took part in a $10 million funding round for Soft Robotics, a provider of technology for handling fragile and irregularly shaped items.
By Samantha Oller • June 30, 2021 -
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About 65% of US consumers are willing to try animal-free dairy cheese
The study, done by precision fermentation company Formo and the University of Bath, found people in five countries thought the product wouldn't be as tasty as the traditional version, but would be similar in terms of health and safety.
By Megan Poinski • June 28, 2021 -
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ColumnLeftovers: Reese's takes a chip off the old block; Kraft Heinz further cracks into breakfast-to-go
The Hershey candy favorite is adding crispy potato bits to get a salty/sweet combo, while Kashi launches no-sugar-added shredded wheat cereal with raisins.
By Food Dive staff • June 25, 2021 -
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Cell-based meat plants come online for Future Meat Technologies and Wildtype
The Israeli company plans to commercialize its products for the U.S. and other markets at its facility, while the high-end seafood startup has built an educational center and sushi tasting room at its San Francisco factory.
By Megan Poinski • June 24, 2021
