Meat / Protein
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Lawsuit claims Oklahoma's plant-based labeling law violates First Amendment rights
Upton's Naturals and the Plant Based Foods Association have teamed up again to battle legislation, this time arguing against a requirement for a disclaimer on labels that is the same size as the brand's name.
By Jessi Devenyns • Sept. 17, 2020 -
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Meat-Tech 3D expands cultured meat with printed tissue and acquisition
The publicly traded company based in Israel has its eyes on bringing technology to make 3D-printed cell-based meat available to the world as quickly as possible.
By Megan Poinski • Sept. 15, 2020 -
Trendline
How COVID-19 is impacting consumer shopping behavior
While there is little consensus as to whether current habits will become a permanent fixture and, if they do, there is agreement that the ongoing pandemic is changing the way consumers buy and purchase food and beverages.
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Deep DiveInnovation takes on a different meaning as pandemic forces CPGs to get creative
Conagra and Campbell Soup are among companies that have tried new development strategies during the coronavirus — from mailing products for at-home testing to a greater social media presence — or risk losing ground.
By Christopher Doering • Sept. 14, 2020 -
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JBS gets $15,615 OSHA fine for fatal coronavirus outbreak
While the meat processor is saying the citation is without merit, critics are calling it "measly" and offensive to the six workers who died.
By Lillianna Byington • Sept. 14, 2020 -
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Sponsored by California Walnut CommissionEnhance the texture of foods with walnuts
Walnuts are one of the few ingredients that provide texture while delivering clean label functionality.
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ColumnLeftovers: Coolhaus gets Ritz-y; Jelly Belly sweetens its offerings with premium chocolate
The premium ice cream brand puts its spin on tradition with Crackers & Cream, and iconic Hostess Snacks come to protein powder.
By Food Dive staff • Sept. 11, 2020 -
OSHA fines Smithfield for 'failing to protect employees' from coronavirus
The Labor Department is ordering the meat company's Sioux Falls plant to pay $13,494, the maximum amount allowed by law, which it plans to contest.
By Lillianna Byington • Sept. 11, 2020 -
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Plant-based NotCo gets $85M for US expansion
The Chile-based company uses technology to mimic dairy, meat and eggs, and hopes to extend its success in Latin America with products available by early 2021.
By Megan Poinski • Sept. 10, 2020 -
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Tyson to pilot 7 medical clinics near meat plants
After the coronavirus spread at its facilities, the meat giant announced it is partnering with Marathon Health to operate the health centers, which will open early next year.
By Lillianna Byington • Sept. 04, 2020 -
Bunge invests $22.8M in pea and canola protein maker Merit
The investment in the Canada-based upstart gives the agribusiness powerhouse a minority stake and will help accelerate its product launches.
By Jessi Devenyns • Sept. 03, 2020 -
Consumer trends shifting toward health and wellness, ADM finds
The pandemic has made more people interested in foods that benefit their immunity, metabolism and mental state, as well as solidified the plant-based sector, according to research from the ingredients giant.
By Megan Poinski • Sept. 03, 2020 -
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Nut butter maker Justin's expands into refrigerated bars
The Hormel brand is entering a fast-growing segment of the food space but will find itself going up against similar offerings from Kind and Perfect Snacks.
By Jessi Devenyns • Sept. 03, 2020 -
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For Nestlé, the future of food is rooted in plants
The Switzerland-based company is investing heavily in its Sweet Earth brand and other plant-based offerings to grow in a segment populated by heavyweight competitors and nimble upstarts.
By Christopher Doering • Sept. 02, 2020 -
Marfrig, US dairy co-op boost sustainability pledge in animal agriculture
The Brazilian company is launching a new line of carbon-neutral beef called Viva, while the Dairy Farmers of America is pledging to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions 30% by 2030.
By Jessi Devenyns • Aug. 31, 2020 -
Deep Dive
Big CPGs struggle to gain market share during COVID-19 despite sales boost
IRI data shows while large manufacturers grabbed shelf space at the height of the pandemic, upstarts are taking advantage of out-of-stocks and demand for variety to win it back.
By Christopher Doering • Aug. 31, 2020 -
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Darigold names executives to drive its new ingredients business
The Pacific Northwest farmers' co-op, which decided to move into the space two years ago, will build a factory to manufacture these products.
By Jessi Devenyns • Aug. 27, 2020 -
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Lightlife urges Impossible Foods and Beyond Meat to clean up their labels
In an ad in several newspapers, the 41-year-old company says its burger made with 11 easily recognized ingredients represents a future that is "cleaner, tastier, and nutritionally superior."
By Megan Poinski • UPDATED: Aug. 26, 2020 at 9:14 a.m. -
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Symrise TAPs into trends and expertise for new plant-based ingredient line
The flavor and fragrance producer is also using the Taste for Alternative Protein platform to develop meat analogs that improve upon the taste, richness, masking, color and appearance of current offerings.
By Jessi Devenyns • Aug. 20, 2020 -
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Just is on track for profit and potential IPO, Reuters reports
CEO Josh Tetrick told the outlet that a bump in plant-based egg sales due to stay-at-home orders could turn a profit for the company next year.
By Megan Poinski • Aug. 20, 2020 -
Egg price gouging case against Cal-Maine dismissed in Texas
The egg producer's successful motion to dismiss the case cited both the state and U.S. Constitutions. It could be trouble for a similar lawsuit in New York.
By Megan Poinski • Aug. 19, 2020 -
JBS to restart plans for US IPO
The world's top meat packer has tried to list its shares since at least 2015, but it has been dogged by scandals and corruption in Brazil, a meat recall and the coronavirus.
By Christopher Doering • Aug. 17, 2020 -
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Government and industry form alliance to protect meatpacking workers
The agreement between the Department of Labor and the North American Meat Institute is being heavily criticized by unions that fear it only gives companies more power.
By Lillianna Byington • Aug. 17, 2020 -
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Sponsored by United Soybean BoardNew study highlights consumers' plant protein preferences
As plant-based foods grow in popularity, a new United Soybean Board Plant-based Protein Study provides valuable insights into consumer behavior and preferences.
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Impossible Foods
Impossible Foods closes $200M funding round
The plant-based giant has now raised a total of $1.5 billion since its founding in 2011, with $700 million of that in the last six months.
By Megan Poinski • Aug. 14, 2020 -
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How Gathered Foods got its new factory running during a pandemic
Designing and building the 42,500-square-foot plant that has been making Good Catch plant-based seafood since May was enough of a challenge, founder Chris Kerr said, but coronavirus made it much more complicated.
By Megan Poinski • Aug. 13, 2020
