How a government shutdown will impact food safety, nutrition

Unless Congress reaches a deal on spending before Sunday, programs and services overseen by the FDA and the USDA could end or be curtailed in the coming days and weeks.

By Chris Casey • Sept. 29, 2023

Kellogg seeks omnivore consumers’ attention with new plant-based burger

The MorningStar Farms owner is looking to recreate the taste and texture of animal-based burgers.

By Elizabeth Flood • Sept. 26, 2023

Explore the Trendline➔

Plant-Based Dairy is Maturing, Booming and Full of Opportunities

As numerous plant-based dairy alternatives continue to enter the market and prices fluctuate, consumer interest is creating a dynamic shift in the consumption of dairy and alternatives.

By Food Dive staff

Tyson, Perdue under investigation following reports of child labor at slaughterhouses

The poultry companies face a federal probe after a New York Times Magazine article detailed a 14-year-old being maimed by equipment at a Virginia plant.

By Chris Casey • Sept. 26, 2023

JBS begins work on lab-grown meat center in Brazil

The Biotech Innovation Center, slated for completion next year, builds on the meatpacker’s effort to expand its portfolio and become a force in the growing cultivated protein sector.

By Nathan Owens • Sept. 26, 2023

Meati Foods reduces staff by 10% as it focuses on profitability

The fermented meat company said the layoffs were not a result of the demand it has seen for its products.

By Elizabeth Flood • Sept. 22, 2023

Slumping demand forces 2 California plant-based startups to close

Hooray Foods and Nowadays join a growing list of companies in the category that have gone out of business or scaled back their growth plans.

By Elizabeth Flood • Sept. 21, 2023

Potential Hormel strike looms after Minnesota workers reject contract offer

Union members at the Spam maker’s largest facility say the company’s record profits are not being "shared fairly" with its employees.

By Nathan Owens • Sept. 20, 2023

Food tech venture capital deal sizes decline for the first time in seven years

Despite the drop, the number of investments increased to 268 in the second quarter as activity rebounded following the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank in March, according to a PitchBook report.

By Elizabeth Flood • Sept. 19, 2023

Upside Foods announces first large-scale production plant: Rubicon

The cultivated meat maker selected the Chicago metro area as home for its next phase of growth.

By Elizabeth Flood • Sept. 14, 2023

Taste trumps all in plant-based consumption, study finds

Shoppers who regularly buy groceries in the category represent a lucrative segment and are also frequently repeat customers in the space, a report from FMI said.

By Elizabeth Flood • Sept. 11, 2023

Soy protein: A nutrition powerhouse

Soy is equally healthy for your business as it is for human health. Here’s a look at five health benefits associated with soy protein consumption.

Sept. 11, 2023

PepsiCo’s Muscle Milk flexes into plant-based category

The offering allows the brand, with nearly half a billion in sales annually, to participate in a category that consumers are turning to more frequently throughout their day.

By Christopher Doering • Sept. 7, 2023

Hormel lowers outlook amid challenging pork and turkey backdrop

Weak prices offset sales volume growth in the third quarter as the food processor struggled with supply chain issues that resulted in a hefty arbitration payment.

By Nathan Owens • Sept. 5, 2023

Plant-based sales in food service surge, rebuffing broader slowdown in category

With COVID-19 restrictions over, the space is seeing promise in the food service sector after a pandemic-induced decline.

By Elizabeth Flood • Sept. 1, 2023

Hain Celestial’s CEO describes her ‘prove it’ strategy as challenges loom

Wendy Davidson, who took over in January, said the organic and natural products giant has reached “an inflection point” where the 30-year-old business can “unlock” its potential.

By Christopher Doering • Aug. 29, 2023

Environmental groups petition SEC to halt JBS’ US listing

Activists say the Brazil-based meat giant's alleged failure to adhere to its climate pledges is a risk for investors. 

By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 28, 2023

MOSH raises $3M for retail expansion

Patrick Schwarzenegger — a former investor in trendy CPG products — and his mom, Maria Shriver, bring a unique profile to promote a protein bar focused on brain health.

By Elizabeth Flood • Aug. 23, 2023

Juicy Marbles creates plant-based ribs with edible ‘bones’

Made from soy-based protein, the bones can be transformed into a snack, or used in broths and soups.

By Elizabeth Flood • Aug. 22, 2023

Could food freshness sensors be the end of ‘best by’ dates?

Expiration and date labels on packaging can cause confusion and food waste. To change that, companies and researchers around the world are testing inks, pH sensors, hydrogels and other approaches.

By Danielle Beurteaux • Aug. 21, 2023

JBS reports $53.2M net loss as chicken glut eases and beef supply tightens

Despite unfavorable protein conditions, the meat giant expects commodity and input prices to improve in the coming months for pork and poultry.

By Nathan Owens • Aug. 17, 2023

What’s next for cultivated meat?

The industry will have to contend with three major hurdles — cost, taste and scale — before the product becomes a regular part of consumers’ grocery lists.

By Alexandra Frost • Aug. 17, 2023

Consumers embrace tech preventing male chick culling, but will the egg industry bite?

In a survey shared with Food Dive, 73% of respondents said the industry should find a solution and they are willing to pay more for eggs if one is adopted.

By Chris Casey • Aug. 16, 2023

Smithfield owner expects tough market conditions to persist

Meat processing giant WH Group has seen pork profits plummet this year as high costs and demand challenges take their toll on its U.S. and Mexico operations.

By Nathan Owens • Aug. 16, 2023

Upside Foods COO talks next challenges for the cultivated meat industry

In the wake of major breakthroughs in the industry, the company has named a new chief scientific officer and tapped a former Twitter executive as its chief legal officer, COO Amy Chen told Food Dive.

By Elizabeth Flood • Aug. 14, 2023

Smithfield to close 35 hog farms in Missouri

Meat producers are taking cost-cutting measures as they grapple with unfavorable market conditions.

By Nathan Owens • Aug. 11, 2023