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Deep DiveLet's make a deal: How Nestlé is using M&A and multibillion-dollar divestitures to shape its portfolio
With more than $30 billion in transactions since 2018, the world's largest food company is refocusing its offerings on faster-growing categories popular with consumers.
By Christopher Doering • March 01, 2021 -
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Beyond Meat signs global partnerships with McDonald's and Yum Brands
The plant-based meat producer will be the "preferred supplier" for the patty in the planned McPlant sandwich, and is creating menu items for KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut.
By Alicia Kelso • Feb. 26, 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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Why chocho may be the next big plant-based protein
A native Ecuadoran athlete discovered the potential of the often-overlooked crop that grows in his home country. He started Mikuna Foods to turn it into products and an ingredient.
By Megan Poinski • Feb. 25, 2021 -
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ChickP strikes partnership with Socius Ingredients as part of US product rollout
The 90% chickpea isolate, which is being targeted for use in dairy alternatives, baked products and gluten-free foods, has a dense nutritional profile and neutral flavor.
By Christopher Doering • Feb. 25, 2021 -
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General Mills' Epic debuts bar with beef raised through regenerative farming
The product, which will be sold exclusively at Whole Foods and online, carries a seal certifying it was made using farming techniques that help put carbon underground.
By Barbara Smith • Feb. 23, 2021 -
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Mosa Meat raises $10M to scale cell-based meat
The investment closes the Dutch company's $85 million Series B round, which it says will help it scale up in order to bring slaughter-free hamburgers to European consumers in 2022.
By Megan Poinski • Feb. 23, 2021 -
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Kalsec takes an all-natural approach to food trends
The family-owned producer of colors and ingredients has tapped into growing demand for plant-based and sustainable offerings.
By Christopher Doering • Feb. 18, 2021 -
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Nature's Fynd launches fermented cream cheese and sausage online
The products, which sold out in hours, are a taste of what the company says it plans to roll out later this year.
By Megan Poinski • Feb. 16, 2021 -
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Puris partners with Livekindly to accelerate plant-based adoption
The goal of the joint ventures is to bring plant-based crops to other parts of the world while reducing waste when these commodities are turned into food.
By Christopher Doering • Feb. 11, 2021 -
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Aleph Farms unveils world's first cell-based ribeye steak
The Israeli company worked with researchers and utilized 3D bioprinting to make a piece of meat that looks like it came from a slaughtered cow, complete with differentiated fat cells.
By Megan Poinski • Feb. 10, 2021 -
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Danone's 'big runway' for growth is built on brand relevance, N. America CEO says
Shane Grant is feeling optimistic about the company's dominance in dairy and plant-based, even as an activist investor questions its larger strategy.
By Christopher Doering • Feb. 09, 2021 -
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Chobani considering 2021 IPO valuing it at up to $10B, WSJ reports
Chobani Founder and CEO Hamdi Ulukaya said the company will look at "all options carefully to fuel our ambitious plans" with a stock offering "definitely one exciting direction."
By Christopher Doering • Feb. 05, 2021 -
Smithfield Foods hit with FTC complaint tied to sustainability claims
The nation's largest pork producer said the filing made by nine consumer and environmental groups "contains false allegations and is without merit."
By Christopher Doering • Feb. 04, 2021 -
Hormel buys Planters from Kraft Heinz for $3.35B
The purchase by the Minnesota company complements its Skippy and Justin's offerings while allowing Kraft Heinz to focus its portfolio on faster-growing, trendier brands.
By Christopher Doering • UPDATED: Feb. 11, 2021 at 9:14 a.m. -
Congressional panel to review worker safety at 3 meat processors
The House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis asked JBS USA, Tyson Foods and Smithfield Foods for documents and other information on infections and deaths at their facilities.
By Christopher Doering • Feb. 02, 2021 -
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Impossible Foods cuts grocery store prices 20%
The price decrease is the first since the plant-based burgers hit grocery shelves in 2019. It follows two 15% reductions in price to foodservice distributors during the past 12 months.
By Megan Poinski • Feb. 02, 2021 -
Smithfield pledges 10% sugar and sodium reduction in all products
Along with a promise for cleaner labels, the meat company added a health and wellness pillar to its sustainability commitment at a time when consumers want food that is better for them.
By Mike De Socio and Samantha Oller • Feb. 01, 2021 -
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Future Meat Technologies makes cell-based chicken costing $7.50 and gets $26.75M funding
The Israel-based cultured meat company is planning to get its products on plates in 2022 — or earlier if regulatory agencies move faster.
By Megan Poinski • Feb. 01, 2021 -
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Biltong maker Stryve Foods going public in $170M SPAC deal
Co-CEO Jaxie Alt is upbeat her company's offerings can disrupt the meat snack category, and Wall Street seems to agree. The challenge, she said, is convincing U.S. consumers.
By Christopher Doering • Jan. 29, 2021 -
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CPG makers feel impact of 'inconsistent' vaccination program, trade group says
In a memo to the White House, the Consumer Brands Association said states and counties have "have outright de-prioritized frontline essential workers," which includes 1.7 million of its members.
By Christopher Doering • Jan. 28, 2021 -
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Survey: Consumers want healthy protein that tastes good, but aren't as concerned about sustainability
The report from the International Food Information Council found 75% of people classify themselves as omnivores, and seven in 10 tried a new plant-based protein in the past year.
By Megan Poinski • Jan. 28, 2021 -
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Shoppers shifting toward value and smaller sizes in 2021, IRI says
In its report, the market research firm also predicts the trend toward premiumization will ease while health, nutrition and sustainability will remain important to consumers.
By Jessi Devenyns • Jan. 27, 2021 -
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Ukko raises $40M for AI-enabled food allergy solutions
The company is making a nonallergenic version of gluten and a peanut tolerance treatment based on a safe version of the legume's protein.
By Megan Poinski • Jan. 27, 2021 -
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Deep DiveWill 2021 be the turning point for food technology?
What we eat and drink could soon change thanks to advances that allow for the creation of better ingredients, crops and animals. The biggest challenge: explaining the science to consumers.
By Megan Poinski • Jan. 26, 2021 -
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Post's dealmaking push accelerates with plant-based Hungry Planet partnership
Under the agreement, the St. Louis-based CPG company will distribute the upstart's meat-free burgers, chicken patties, sausage and crab cakes in grocery stores and to foodservice.
By Christopher Doering • Jan. 26, 2021
