Meat / Protein
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ColumnLeftovers: Declare love with a bouquet of Tyson chicken nuggets; Ocean Spray juices up with coffee
The meat processor will award $10,000 and a year's supply of nuggets for the most romantic take on its product, and Hi-Chew creates tropical blends to fight the winter blahs.
By Food Dive staff • Feb. 14, 2020 -
Kellogg's Incogmeato unveils plant-based burger, bratwurst and Italian sausage
The MorningStar Farms brand is launching the products in retail in coming months to compete with traditional meats during grilling season.
By Lillianna Byington • Feb. 13, 2020 -
Deep DiveCell-based meat products are years away, so why are states making so many laws about them?
Seventeen laws about meat labeling were passed in 14 states in 2019, and nine states are considering similar legislation this year.
By Megan Poinski • Feb. 12, 2020 -
Tyson Foods launches fats and oils joint venture
The partnership with Jacob Stern & Sons would build on its commitment to sustainability and "maximize the value of every animal" it handles, the Arkansas meat processor said.
By Christopher Doering • Feb. 12, 2020 -
Tyson sees double-digit inventory accuracy improvement from computer vision
The inventory tracking system reads SKU information and weight for chicken packed in trays, replacing what Tyson described as communication by hand gestures followed by manual inventory entry.
By Emma Cosgrove • Feb. 12, 2020 -
Tyson to cut 500 mostly corporate jobs
The meat and poultry processor said the layoffs at its offices in Chicago and Springdale, Arkansas, are part of a companywide restructuring announced at the start of its 2020 fiscal year.
By Christopher Doering • Feb. 12, 2020 -
Smithfield Foods to close San Jose plant, lay off 139 workers
The facility, which produces bacon and corned beef, is the latest to shutter for the Chinese-owned company that has been streamlining its operations.
By Christopher Doering • Feb. 11, 2020 -
Consumers are confused by plant-based meat, beef association says
A study of more than 1,800 consumers found fewer than half understand these products have no meat or animal byproducts.
By Megan Poinski • Feb. 11, 2020 -
Prime Roots plans Q1 launch of its koji-powered meat substitutes
The company makes its alternatives to traditional products ranging from bacon to seafood from the fungus that creates the umami taste. It will start selling to consumers online before April.
By Megan Poinski • Feb. 04, 2020 -
Study: Consumers try plant-based meat because they're curious
When comparing Nutrition Facts labels, 45% of respondents believed the plant alternative was healthier than animal meat, according to a survey by the International Food Information Council.
By Lillianna Byington • Feb. 04, 2020 -
ColumnLeftovers: Old Bay claws its way into hot sauce; Jameson gets into the Irish coffee spirit
After a speedy online sellout, McCormick says its new condiment based on the ubiquitous seafood spice is coming to grocery stores soon, and Clif Bars add coffee for an extra jolt of energy.
By Food Dive staff • Jan. 31, 2020 -
Despite growth in dairy, industry execs strike a cautious tone
Leaders from Danone and Lactalis were among those who said not enough is being done to promote their work on sustainability or the nutritional benefits of their products.
By Christopher Doering • Jan. 31, 2020 -
Trader Joe's rolls out its own plant-based burger
The Protein Patties will compete with a similar offering from Kroger as well as a growing field of branded competitors.
By Jeff Wells • Jan. 29, 2020 -
Perfect Day readies for broader product launch as it considers IPO
CEO Ryan Pandya spoke to Food Dive about finding the right partners as it scales up ice cream production and expands into other categories in 2020.
By Christopher Doering • Jan. 29, 2020 -
Conagra to close Tennessee Pride plant, cutting 345 jobs
The facility makes the brand's breakfast sandwiches and will shut down in fall 2021. The production will move to other company-owned factories.
By Lillianna Byington • Jan. 28, 2020 -
Kansas federal judge finds most of state's 'ag-gag' law unconstitutional
U.S. District Judge Kathryn Vratil said criminalizing undercover investigations at factory farms and slaughterhouses discriminates against speech with a certain viewpoint.
By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 28, 2020 -
Nestlé partners with Canadian plant-based protein companies
The Swiss food giant said its joint agreement with Merit Functional Foods and Burcon NutraScience will more quickly develop meat and dairy alternatives with a favorable environmental footprint.
By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 27, 2020 -
ColumnLeftovers: Halo Top does keto; craft beer taps into the oat milk craze
The ice cream pint that revolutionized the category is at it again for dieters who want to indulge, and Silk whips the dairy alternative market with its new heavy cream offering.
By Food Dive staff • Jan. 24, 2020 -
Deep DiveOnce a sidekick in food, the pea finds itself the star of the show
The little round legume has grown in popularity as a way to add nutrients, replace allergens and respond to consumer demand for more plant-based meats, beverages and other products.
By Christopher Doering • Jan. 23, 2020 -
OpinionVeganism may not save the world, but healthier animals could
Jeff Simmons, president and CEO of Elanco Animal Health, says the unexpected solution is right in front of us.
By Jeff Simmons • Jan. 23, 2020 -
Memphis Meats raises $161M to build a cell-based meat plant
Legacy companies Cargill and Tyson both participated in this funding round for a facility that could be making products in 24 months.
By Megan Poinski • Jan. 23, 2020 -
Food safety law firm asks USDA to ban 31 salmonella strains
Seattle-based Marler Clark submitted a petition seeking stricter guidelines regarding the bacteria on meat and poultry, but critics say it's impossible to remove it all.
By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 22, 2020 -
Tyson Foods starts coalition to tackle sustainable protein
The group, made up of leaders from the industry, academics, NGOs and financial institutions, will address issues such as food waste, conservation and hunger.
By Christopher Doering • Jan. 22, 2020 -
Are lupini beans set to conquer the plant-based protein market?
The nutrition-packed beans are a hit in Europe, but not well known in the U.S. Leaders of Brami and Lupii tell Food Dive why the ingredient is important and where there is room for growth.
By Megan Poinski • Jan. 16, 2020 -
Good Catch nets General Mills in $32M financing round
The plant-based tuna company's investors also included Lightlife parent company Greenleaf Foods.
By Megan Poinski • Jan. 16, 2020
