Meat & Poultry
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Beyond Meat puts protein drinks at the center of turnaround plan
CEO Ethan Brown said it’s been acting as a “beverage company in hiding,” with a board of executives from Coke, Boston Beer and more.
By Laurel Deppen • May 13, 2026 -
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DOJ confirms antitrust investigation into top beef producers
A top official said the Justice Department is using “every law enforcement tool available to help reduce food prices.”
By Sarah Zimmerman • May 5, 2026 -
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The food and beverage industry is changing rapidly and the actions companies take this year are likely to play a major role in defining their future.
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Banks fail to address meat and dairy’s rising methane emissions: report
Most banks with greenhouse gas reduction targets failed to account for methane — a powerful driver of climate change — emitted by the agricultural companies they finance, per a new report from Planet Tracker.
By Lauren Schenkman • April 30, 2026 -
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ColumnLeftovers: Liquid IV turns Grillo’s pickle flavor prank into reality | Mike’s Hard Lemonade gives dirty soda a shot
The Unilever-owned hydration brand is launching a briny new variety, while PBR teams with Smithfield on a brat-infused sausage for grilling season.
By Food Dive staff • April 10, 2026 -
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Tyson to close Hillshire Brands plant in Georgia
The meatpacker said recent changes “have made continued operations at the site no longer viable.”
By Sarah Zimmerman • April 7, 2026 -
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JBS workers to end strike at major US beef plant
The three-week long work stoppage had left the meat giant's plant in Greeley, Colorado, “almost completely idle,” according to the union.
By Sarah Zimmerman • April 6, 2026 -
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Hormel modernizes supply chain with AI
The food company is using o9’s forecasting tools to model demand drivers, reduce manual overrides and sharpen seasonal forecast accuracy.
By Antone Gonsalves • April 6, 2026 -
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Sponsored by BAADERA family legacy built on quality and accuracy
How King’s Poultry Farm turned family values into a high-precision operation.
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Campbell’s brings iconic soup name to sauces
A new line set to be released in June comes as more consumers use the CPG giant’s soups as an ingredient in home meals.
By Christopher Doering • March 19, 2026 -
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JBS workers go on strike at one of largest beef plants in the US
The work stoppage at the meatpacker's facility in Greeley, Colorado, comes as consumer beef prices soar to record highs.
By Sarah Zimmerman • March 16, 2026 -
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PepsiCo enters booming meat stick space with Good Warrior
The new brand gives the snacking giant a larger presence in the fast-growing segment popular with consumers seeking convenience and protein.
By Christopher Doering • March 16, 2026 -
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ColumnLeftovers: Chomps chomps on chicken | Twizzlers sip from dirty soda trend
The fast-growing meat stick brand said the launch marks a “major evolution” for the company, while Surfside owner Stateside Brands releases a sports drink inspired canned cocktail.
By Food Dive staff • March 13, 2026 -
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Senate Democrats push to ‘break up’ the meat industry
A proposal aimed at lowering consumer grocery prices would force companies like Tyson and Cargill to choose between beef, poultry and pork production.
By Sarah Zimmerman • March 12, 2026 -
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Hormel Foods faces transportation cost pressures
Tighter freight capacity in fiscal Q1 led to higher logistics expenses as the company continues to deal with elevated beef and pork prices.
By Alejandra Carranza • March 11, 2026 -
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Gen Z and GLP-1 users drove record meat sales in 2025
Robust shopper interest in consuming more protein represents a key opportunity to continue growing sales, FMI said.
By Sam Silverstein • March 10, 2026 -
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Conagra invests $220M to expand Arkansas manufacturing plant
The frozen food maker is set to grow its chicken production capacity as it sees substantial growth in high-protein offerings.
By Laurel Deppen • March 9, 2026 -
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Beyond drops ‘Meat’ from name as it broadens ambitions for plant-based proteins
The change comes as the company enters the beverage space and looks to fulfill “a range of consumer protein needs over time,” according to a spokesperson.
By Christopher Doering • March 6, 2026 -
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Grocery prices are set to rise in 2026
Prices are projected to increase faster for beef, non-alcoholic beverages and sugar and sweets, according to the USDA.
By Sam Silverstein • March 5, 2026 -
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ColumnLeftovers: Johnsonville cracks open Dr Pepper sausage | Founders taps TikTok for first RTD cocktail
The meat producer is linking with the soda giant for an unusual collaboration, while Glen Powell’s Smash Kitchen enters the snack aisle.
By Food Dive staff • Feb. 27, 2026 -
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Food makers warn GLP-1s will have ‘lasting influence’ on sector
Weight loss medications, such as Ozempic or Wegovy, are already impacting sales and prompting companies to roll out smaller portions and more offerings with protein and fiber.
By Christopher Doering • Feb. 25, 2026 -
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Hormel to sell off Thanksgiving turkey assets
The Jennie-O owner is divesting its whole bird business to Life-Science Innovations as it focuses more on deli meat and value-added products.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Feb. 19, 2026 -
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Food giants cast a sour mood on consumer spending in 2026
Top CPG executives said shoppers haven't returned at the rates they expected, prompting some companies to roll back prices and prioritize innovation to rejuvenate growth.
By Christopher Doering • Feb. 19, 2026 -
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Smithfield to build $1.3B pork processing plant
The facility, which will also produce packaged meats, will replace a more than 100-year-old plant in South Dakota and provide “significant efficiency gains.”
By Sarah Zimmerman • Feb. 17, 2026 -
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Smithfield to close Massachusetts dry sausage plant
The pork giant will lay off 190 workers and transfer production of charcuterie-style meats to other facilities.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Feb. 10, 2026 -
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Texas plant-based meat labeling law struck down by court
The measure required companies to use a font for words like “meatless” or “analogue” that was as large or larger than the product name.
By Laurel Deppen • Feb. 5, 2026
