Meat / Protein
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Applegate Farms launches sausage line sourced from regenerative agriculture
The Hormel subsidiary's New Food Collective features pork from small farms certified by the American Grassfed Association.
By Cathy Siegner • Feb. 19, 2019
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Danone taps portfolio of 'tools and weapons' to serve changing consumer tastes
Mariano Lozano, CEO of the French giant's North American operations, said the company benefits from its diverse set of options, including probiotics, grass-fed, organic, non-GMO, low sugar, plant-based and traditional dairy.
By Christopher Doering • Feb. 19, 2019
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Biltong's US popularity is building
More snack manufacturers are adding the South African meat snack to their product lines, although consumers aren't clear about what it is.
By Cathy Siegner • Feb. 14, 2019
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Nestlé considers selling its cold cuts business as sales surge
The Swiss food giant emphasized the success of its deals in 2018 as net acquisitions pushed up sales by 0.7% and offset divestments.
By Lillianna Byington • Feb. 14, 2019
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Pea proteins showing up in more bakery products
Manufacturers are turning to the ingredient to meet consumer demand for healthier food options and replace allergens such as wheat, dairy and egg.
By Cathy Siegner • Feb. 07, 2019
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Report: Tyson Foods may buy Foster Farms for $2B
Sources who requested anonymity told CNBC the two protein companies have been talking about a deal, but may not be able to agree on price.
By Cathy Siegner • Feb. 06, 2019
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Smokin' hot volcano-to-table protein startup attracts $33M from Danone, ADM
Sustainable Bioproducts said its fermentation technology can grow protein with high nutritional value and minimal impact on the environment.
By Cathy Siegner • Feb. 05, 2019
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Perdue, Tyson and Pilgrim's Pride recall 110,000 pounds of chicken
Last week, the poultry producers pulled the nuggets because they either contained rubber or were incorrectly labeled.
By Jessi Devenyns • Feb. 04, 2019
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Winner, winner, chicken dinner: How Super Bowl snacks reflect trends
Although wings are expected to dominate the game with another year of strong sales, more American consumers are adding plant-based protein options to their Sunday spreads.
By Jessi Devenyns • Feb. 01, 2019
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Cattlemen's group policy priority: 'Fake meat' regulation
The industry argues the only products that should be allowed to carry the label of "beef" are ones derived from actual livestock and harvested for human consumption.
By Cathy Siegner • Feb. 01, 2019
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Why are chicken producers pursuing Non-GMO Project verification?
Springer Mountain Farms recently was approved for the symbol on its PLUS line, but according to federal law, meat and poultry cannot be considered genetically modified.
By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 29, 2019
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StarKist settles price fixing claims with Walmart for $20.5M
After the company pleaded guilty to one count of artificially inflating costs in October, it still faces a federal fine of up to $100 million.
By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 29, 2019
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Darden Restaurants accuses chicken producers of overcharging
A federal lawsuit claims they conspired to sell products to the parent company of establishments including Olive Garden at artificially inflated prices from 2008 through 2016.
By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 29, 2019
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OpinionChicken with a side of facts: Information hungry consumers expect more
Tom Super, senior vice president of communications at the National Chicken Council, said diners are rightfully asking more questions about how food is grown and raised.
By Tom Super
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OpinionHow the pork industry can prepare for challenges to its reputation
Reports of African swine fever in China could rattle worldwide consumer confidence in the meat. Steel City Re CEO Nir Kossovsky gives advice for producers to make it through these kinds of issues.
By Nir Kossovsky
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Plant-based steak: Will it be what's for dinner?
Impossible Foods CEO Patrick Brown said R&D at the California-based company has been "going at a blazing speed since Day One," with whole cuts of beef being its next big launch.
By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 14, 2019
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Pilgrim's Pride alters chicken welfare claims following FTC complaint
The Humane Society claimed the company relegates most of its chickens to filthy, dark barns, and said some are scalded alive during slaughter.
By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 10, 2019
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Egg replacement from plants cracks into new markets with distribution deal
Renmatix said Simple Cellulose, which will be sold by The Ingredient House, can save bakeries 25% to 50% annually on their costs for the popular ingredient.
By Jessi Devenyns • Jan. 10, 2019
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Impossible Burger becomes gluten-free in new reformulation
The first major revamp of the company's signature product makes it more adaptable to replace ground beef in any recipe, less salty and more clean-label.
By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 09, 2019
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Will Missouri's new labeling law criminalizing 'meat' hurt the plant-based sector?
As of Jan. 1, anyone using the term on food labels or in ads could be fined and receive a jail sentence unless the product came from harvested livestock or poultry.
By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 08, 2019
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World Economic Forum: Plant-based meat alternatives could save lives
The international organization dedicated to solving the world's problems recommends a joint public-private approach to getting more of these items into stores and on menus.
By Jessi Devenyns • Jan. 07, 2019
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Deep Dive6 trends to impact the food industry in 2019
Concepts that started rocking the business in 2018 will continue, making this year sure to be full of big deals, new functional ingredients and items that are sustainable on many levels.
By Megan Poinski , Christopher Doering , Lillianna Byington • Jan. 07, 2019
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Use of animal antibiotics dropped by a third in 2017, FDA says
Commissioner Scott Gottlieb said he's pleased with the results, but there's still work to do in fighting antimicrobial resistance.
By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 03, 2019
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US food producers brace for hit as Pacific trade deal goes into effect
As the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership kicks in, beef and wheat exports are expected to suffer.
By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 03, 2019
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Carl's Jr. gives plant-based Beyond Burger the star treatment
The chain is now selling the meat-free Beyond Famous Star burger for $6.29 a piece at more than 1,000 locations, following White Castle's Impossible slider expansion.
By Kristine Sherred • Jan. 03, 2019