Meat / Protein
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By the numbers: Plant-based food sales and prices
The trendy segment is selling fast and growing at a quicker rate than traditional products. Data from SPINS details these increases and shows how close some categories are to reaching price parity.
By Megan Poinski • Oct. 19, 2021 -
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Swift to acquire Sunnyvalley Smoked Meats for $90M
With the acquisition of the smoked meats specialist, the JBS subsidiary is expanding its geographic footprint at a time when demand for bacon is growing.
By Chris Casey • Oct. 18, 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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Deep Dive5 ways to boost plant-based products in grocery stores
From appointing category managers to dedicating shelf space, maximizing sales of animal alternatives at retail requires a holistic approach.
By Megan Poinski , Catherine Douglas Moran • Oct. 18, 2021 -
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ColumnLeftovers: PepsiCo goes for a home run with Cracker Jack soda; Country Archer enlists world's hottest chili pepper for jerky
The CPG giant pops in caramel and peanut flavors to its classic beverage, while Sonic takes its drink flavors beyond the restaurant's drive-in parking lots.
By Food Dive staff • Oct. 15, 2021 -
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Organic soy prices in the US hit record highs
An 18% decline in imports has resulted in price hikes that may affect manufacturers of everything from soy milk to organic poultry, Reuters reported.
By Jessi Devenyns • Oct. 12, 2021 -
InnovoPro debuts chickpea-based texturized vegetable protein
The Israel-based company hopes its allergen-free and non-GMO product will be popular, especially because the legume has a neutral taste.
By Jessi Devenyns • Oct. 07, 2021 -
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Hormel partners with The Better Meat Co. to develop meat analog products
The agreement is the first between a legacy food company and a startup that makes substitutes by fermentation.
By Megan Poinski • Oct. 06, 2021 -
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Clara Foods becomes The Every Company and launches animal-free egg white protein
ClearEgg, an odorless, tasteless and soluble substance that is naturally found in small quantities, is now available to amp up the nutrition in beverages and other products.
By Megan Poinski • Oct. 05, 2021 -
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75% of cell-based meat companies prefer the term 'cultivated' for their products
The Good Food Institute polled 44 leaders in the space last month, finding the results matched up with a 2019 consumer study the advocacy group had done.
By Megan Poinski • Oct. 01, 2021 -
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Private label losing ground to name brands, IRI says
Supply chain challenges and consumers flush with cash have benefited national offerings, but inflation and the end of government aid programs could soon help store brands.
By Christopher Doering • Sept. 30, 2021 -
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Organic and animal welfare claims drive sales, SPINS finds
These numbers, presented last week at Natural Products Expo East, show consumer concerns for health and sustainability spurred by the pandemic are continuing.
By Jessi Devenyns • Sept. 28, 2021 -
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Tofurky partners with Triton Algae to bring its ingredients to plant-based meat
This is the first high-profile product announcement in the sector to include the one-celled organism's protein. These new items will hit stores in first-quarter 2022.
By Megan Poinski • Sept. 23, 2021 -
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Broiler chicken industry points to sustainability gains over past decade
The National Chicken Council’s inaugural report notes an 18% drop in emissions and improvements in animal welfare standards, despite recent negative press.
By Chris Casey • Sept. 22, 2021 -
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Banza partners with Beyond Meat, Follow Your Heart on pizzas
The fast-growing maker of foods from chickpeas moved into pizza last fall after previously adding rice to complement its line of pasta.
By Jessi Devenyns • Sept. 21, 2021 -
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How Aqua Cultured Foods plans to own the whole cut seafood analog space
The startup uses a combination of fermentation techniques to make products that have a look, texture and nutritional profile similar to those from animals.
By Megan Poinski • Sept. 21, 2021 -
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Deep DiveTechnology is revolutionizing food, but how can it be explained to consumers?
Companies are making real dairy, meat and eggs without animals and using fermentation to produce new analogs, but the challenge is describing it in a way that sounds appetizing — and not like science fiction.
By Megan Poinski • Sept. 20, 2021 -
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Roquette invests $13M in plant protein R&D center
The ingredients company, which has been a leader in pea protein, aims to develop next-generation products at the new facility in France.
By Chris Casey • Sept. 16, 2021 -
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Alternative seafood has vast growth potential, report says
The Good Food Institute study showed sales of plant-based and fermented products in the category increased 23% in 2020.
By Megan Poinski • Sept. 15, 2021 -
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Meatable and DSM partner to lower cell-based meat costs
The cultured meat maker will work with the ingredients and biotech company to develop a less expensive growth medium for cultivated pork and beef, and improve their taste and texture.
By Megan Poinski • Sept. 14, 2021 -
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Feds to require large employers mandate coronavirus vaccine
The requirements will impact some 80 million workers in private sector businesses, in addition to many federal employees and contractors, the White House said.
By Ryan Golden • UPDATED: Sept. 10, 2021 at 9:19 a.m. -
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Equinom provides improved pea protein to Meatless Farm
The custom ingredient, developed from years of breeding, has 50% more protein than competitors and will be available to select manufacturers later this year.
By Megan Poinski • Sept. 09, 2021 -
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Tyson launches into kids snacking with Hillshire Farm Snacked packs
The company is positioning the refrigerated kits that feature meats, cheeses and desserts as a healthier alternative with higher-quality ingredients.
By Chris Casey • Sept. 09, 2021 -
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USDA to provide $700M in grants to meatpackers, farm workers impacted by COVID-19
Secretary Tom Vilsack said while the pandemic placed frontline employees at a physical risk, the virus' impact on their finances shouldn't be ignored.
By Christopher Doering • Sept. 07, 2021 -
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Impossible Chicken Nuggets launch in restaurants
The plant-based powerhouse's latest offering is on a handful of menus now and will be at more than 10,000 grocery stores by the end of the year, the company says.
By Megan Poinski • Sept. 07, 2021 -
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Tyson wins union support for worker vaccine mandate
An agreement with the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union granting paid sick leave to fully vaccinated employees comes shortly after the FDA approved Pfizer's COVID-19 shot.
By Jessi Devenyns • Sept. 06, 2021
