Meat / Protein
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ColumnLeftovers: Cereal gets more Fun(fetti); Kashi GOes frozen
The celebration cake that rocked the '90s comes to breakfast bowls in August, and La Colombe adds chocolate milk to its lineup.
By Food Dive staff • May 29, 2020 -
Retrieved from Burger King Brazil website on May 28, 2020
Marfrig and ADM create venture to sell plant-based products
The partnership called PlantPlus Foods will develop offerings for North and South American markets. It builds on an earlier agreement to offer faux meat items in Brazil.
By Christopher Doering • May 28, 2020 -
Follow Your Heart
Plant-based food sales outpace growth in other categories during pandemic
Consumer spending in this segment was up 90% over last year in mid-March as shoppers stocked their pantries and freezers, according to SPINS.
By Megan Poinski • May 27, 2020 -
Plant-based seafood Good Catch hooks a round of celebrity investors
Woody Harrelson, Shailene Woodley, Paris Hilton and Lance Bass are putting their money behind Gathered Foods as the alternative protein space sees a surge in funding.
By Jessi Devenyns • May 22, 2020 -
Courtesy of Field Roast
Field Roast launches Plant-Based Nuggets
The faux chicken product is the first of its kind from the 23-year-old brand known for its sausages and cheeses.
By Megan Poinski • May 22, 2020 -
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A fatty ingredient hidden in butter could be the secret to better health
Researchers at Seraphina Therapeutics found the first essential fatty acid in 90 years, known as C15:0, to demonstrate broad health benefits in studies.
By Christopher Doering • May 21, 2020 -
Courtesy of Beyond Meat
Impossible Foods and Beyond Meat highlight cost and safety as they race to catch conventional meat
With prices of the animal-based staple heading upwards and potential shortages looming, the two plant-based companies have their eyes on grabbing more market share.
By Megan Poinski • May 21, 2020 -
DOJ clears pork industry's plan to collaborate on euthanizing hogs
As processing plants have shuttered and reduced production during the pandemic, farmers have nowhere to send their market-weight animals.
By Lillianna Byington • May 19, 2020 -
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Pandemic will hinder meat production for months, JBS US head warns
CEO Andre Nogueira told The Wall Street Journal while all items won't be in the grocery store, he's not concerned about a shortage of protein even with plants closed and fewer workers.
By Lillianna Byington • May 18, 2020 -
Christopher Doering
Snack bar sales slip during quarantine but long-term growth unaffected
A report by Bernstein predicted the nutritional bar category will return to growth amid "mega dietary trends such as wholesome/natural and high protein/low carb." Atkins and Quest are best positioned to benefit.
By Jessi Devenyns • May 18, 2020 -
Courtesy of Halo Top
ColumnLeftovers: Halo Top pops into a new frozen treat; Kodiak Cakes puts its stamp on granola bars
The revolutionary better-for-you ice cream brand creates an on-the-go version, and Agua Bucha is the mashup of the kombucha and sparkling water trends.
By Food Dive staff • May 15, 2020 -
Ingredion signs global quinoa flour distribution deal with NorQuin
The company, which will work with the ingredient for snacks, baked goods and dairy and meat alternatives, retains the right to make an equity investment in the Canadian ancient grain outfit.
By Jessi Devenyns • May 14, 2020 -
Tyson Foods to cut some beef prices by as much as 30% this week
As coronavirus disruptions at plants have led to rising costs, the meat giant is lowering prices for ground beef, roasts and other products to help retailers keep it affordable.
By Lillianna Byington • May 14, 2020 -
Courtesy of Impossible Foods
$930M invested in alternative proteins in Q1 2020 tops record-setting 2019 totals
According to figures from the Good Food Institute, products that replace traditional meat, dairy and eggs are increasingly being embraced by financers, Big Food and consumers.
By Megan Poinski • May 14, 2020 -
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US meat exports to China rise as supply falls, analysis shows
Companies have warned of potential shortages as coronavirus infects workers, but shipments overseas have surged, according to a Reuters analysis.
By Lillianna Byington • May 12, 2020 -
OpinionPandemic on our plates: The high health risks of industrial animal agriculture
The way animals are raised for meat, physician Shivam Joshi and Josh Balk of the Humane Society write, the U.S. is engaging in a practice that’s a tinderbox for the next outbreak.
By Shivam Joshi and Josh Balk • May 11, 2020 -
U.S. Department of Agriculture. Retrieved from Flickr.
As coronavirus spreads in meat plants, nearly 200 USDA inspectors test positive
Three Food Safety and Inspection Service inspectors have died from the virus. The agency said it has enough face masks to keep personnel supplied for the next few months.
By Lillianna Byington • May 11, 2020 -
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Plant closures could result in empty meat cases this summer, report says
CoBank found grocery store supplies of the protein could shrink by nearly a third by Memorial Day, leading to pork and beef price increases as high as 20% compared to last year.
By Lillianna Byington • May 06, 2020 -
USDA photo by Preston Keres. (2017). "20170428-OSEC-PJK-1465" [photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
Lawsuit about worker conditions at Smithfield plant dismissed
Since the case was filed, the meat processor has made several changes to its Milan, Missouri location and OSHA has put in place new regulations on how manufacturing facilities should be run.
By Megan Poinski • May 06, 2020 -
Impossible Foods
Impossible Foods moves onto Kroger shelves today
The plant-based meat company's flagship burger product is available at 1,700 locations owned by the nation's largest grocer, increasing Impossible's retail reach to about 2,700 stores nationwide.
By Megan Poinski • May 05, 2020 -
USDA to purchase $470M in surplus meat, dairy and produce
After facing criticism that the government's efforts have been slow to help producers during the pandemic, the department said this will allow food to be distributed to communities nationwide.
By Lillianna Byington • May 05, 2020 -
Permission granted by Tyson Foods
Tyson CEO says meat supply will increase in back half of year
When asked if its plants could build back up to pre-coronavirus capacity given operational changes, such as social distancing, that need to be implemented, Noel White said, "The answer would be yes."
By Emma Cosgrove • May 05, 2020 -
USDA. (2017). Retrieved from Flickr.
Why Trump's executive order to keep meat plants open is seen as 'risky'
The president invoked the Defense Production Act to ease concerns about supply and liability among companies, but the move has drawn mixed reactions and raised questions about worker safety.
By Lillianna Byington • May 04, 2020 -
Hershey sells Krave jerky to incubator led by the brand's founder
Sonoma Brands, a private equity firm founded by Jon Sebastiani after he sold the jerky brand to the sweets maker in 2015, also owns Smashmallow and Dang.
By Christopher Doering • May 04, 2020 -
Incogmeato
Kellogg delays Incogmeato product launch due to the pandemic
CEO Steven Cahillane said on the company’s earnings call that it shifted the investment for the launch to the second half of the year to focus on supplying the market with food.
By Lillianna Byington • May 01, 2020
