Meat / Protein
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Courtesy of Beyond Meat
With more retail expansions, plant-based meat gets closer to ubiquity
Shoppers at Publix, Walmart and Trader Joe's can now buy Impossible Burgers, while Beyond Meat breaks into Sam's Club and BJ's Warehouse.
By Megan Poinski • Aug. 04, 2020 -
Tyson Foods names Dean Banks as next CEO
Banks, a former tech executive, will lead the company as it turns to more automation amid the pandemic. Noel White will remain in a new role as executive vice chairman.
By Lillianna Byington • Aug. 03, 2020 -
Trendline
How COVID-19 is impacting consumer shopping behavior
While there is little consensus as to whether current habits will become a permanent fixture and, if they do, there is agreement that the ongoing pandemic is changing the way consumers buy and purchase food and beverages.
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Tyson Foods to start testing its workers for coronavirus weekly
The company also created a chief medical officer position and plans to add nearly 200 nurses and administrative support personnel to help the health services team.
By Lillianna Byington • July 31, 2020 -
Perdue
Better Meat Co. raises $8.1M in funding
The plant-based protein ingredients startup has already worked with Perdue on its Chicken Plus line and looks to expand its partnerships to get more blended meat products to market.
By Jessi Devenyns • July 29, 2020 -
Courtesy of Tyson Foods
USDA faces lawsuit and legislation over increased line speeds at meat plants
Sen. Cory Booker introduced the Safe Line Speeds in COVID-19 Act the same day that the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union filed a federal complaint on the same issue.
By Lillianna Byington • July 29, 2020 -
Retrieved from Geltor on July 28, 2020
Geltor raises $93.1M to grow animal-free ingredients platform
African swine fever and problematic supply chains could drive interest in their cell-based collagen, the company said.
By Jessi Devenyns • July 28, 2020 -
$1.1B invested in alternative protein in 2020 so far doubles 2019 totals, report shows
Unilever and Tesco rank as the most advanced in their strategies toward alternative protein in FAIRR's study, while Costco, Kraft Heinz and Amazon are at the bottom.
By Megan Poinski • July 28, 2020 -
Courtesy of Gathered Foods
Gathered Foods reels in Christine Mei as CEO
The new leader of the company that produces plant-based seafood brand Good Catch has more than 30 years of experience in the CPG industry. Co-founder Chris Kerr will become executive chair.
By Jessi Devenyns • July 24, 2020 -
USDA suggests changes to beef market as investigation continues
The report said the price-fixing probe is ongoing, but offered ideas on how the industry could increase transparency and create opportunities for smaller producers.
By Lillianna Byington • July 23, 2020 -
Courtesy of Redefine Meat
Redefine Meat wants to disrupt meat industry with 3D printed Alt-Steak
The Israeli company plans to test its plant-based alternative in some restaurants this year.
By Megan Poinski • July 23, 2020 -
Pork producers face $5B in losses with surplus of hogs
The closure of plants because of the coronavirus has slowed meat processing. The National Pork Producers Council is calling on Congress to pass financial aid for farmers.
By Lillianna Byington • July 22, 2020 -
How a Russian company will bring cell-based chicken to KFC
3D Bioprinting Solutions will use a high-tech printer to make nuggets out of a hybrid of cell and plant-based materials for the chain in Russia. It plans to create similar relationships to develop products in the U.S.
By Megan Poinski • July 22, 2020 -
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Startup FoodID develops test for 95% of the most common antibiotics
The company, co-founded by Bill Niman, hopes to bring more transparency with its adulterant test and label claim authentication for beef, pork and poultry.
By Lillianna Byington • July 21, 2020 -
Retrieved from Joywell Foods on July 21, 2020
Kraft Heinz leads $6.9M investment in sweet protein company
In addition to the CPG behemoth's investment arm Evolv Ventures, Joywell Foods also received funding from Khosla Ventures and SOSV.
By Jessi Devenyns • July 21, 2020 -
Courtesy of Sweet Earth
ColumnLeftovers: Sweet Earth ups the Awesome on its plant-based burger; Busch Light launches apple-flavored beer
Nestlé combines two animal-free products to make the vegan version of a bacon burger, and Eat Howl taps chefs to add authentic flavor to its macaroni and cheese.
By Food Dive staff • July 17, 2020 -
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Branching out to a new plant-based ingredient made from wood
Arbiom's SylPro, made from fermented wood pieces, just finished a proof-of-concept test showing it can replace more traditional soy, pea and wheat proteins in meat substitutes.
By Megan Poinski • July 16, 2020 -
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Plant-based protein diet reduces the chance of death from heart disease
A study published by the JAMA Network said replacing 3% of an individual’s total animal protein consumption corresponded to a 10% drop in overall mortality risk.
By Jessi Devenyns • July 16, 2020 -
Dietary Guidelines scientific report could deliver a plant-based policy win
The document, which will be used by the federal government for the new official guidelines for a healthy diet, encourages more consumption of fruits and vegetables, and less red meat, alcohol and sugar.
By Megan Poinski • July 16, 2020 -
Courtesy of Beyond Meat
How plant-based eating can help save the world
Panelists at the Institute of Food Technologists' virtual event, including entrepreneur Seth Goldman, said making this dietary change will go the furthest toward improving sustainability and consumer health.
By Megan Poinski • July 14, 2020 -
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Tyson Foods speeds up plans for robot butchers during pandemic
Even though use is growing across the industry, variability in poultry and livestock carcasses has slowed wider adoption by large processors.
By Jessi Devenyns • July 13, 2020 -
Courtesy of Plant Based Foods Association
Plant-based products sell 23% better in the meat section, study finds
The research, done by Kroger and the Plant Based Foods Association, found consumers spent more and got a greater variety of items when the products were not in a separate section.
By Megan Poinski • July 10, 2020 -
Retrieved from Simulate on July 10, 2020
Plant-based chicken startup Nuggs gets $4.1M investment and creates parent corporation
Simulate, the new company, brought on two industry veterans and has plans to launch a spicy version of its nuggets, chicken patties and hot dogs.
By Jessi Devenyns • July 10, 2020 -
Courtesy of Vital Farms
Pasture-raised egg producer Vital Farms files for IPO
The 13-year-old company's products, which are sold in retailers including Kroger, Target and Whole Foods, posted sales of $140.7 million in 2019.
By Christopher Doering • July 10, 2020 -
Courtesy of Sonoma Brands
Krave owner boosts stake in premium jerky with Chef's Cut acquisition
Jon Sebastiani, founder of Sonoma Brands, said the purchase helps it establish a dominant position in the premium meat snack space and gives it scale to compete against legacy offerings.
By Christopher Doering • July 09, 2020 -
Impossible Foods
Impossible Foods CFO: Converting 'hypergrowth' into long-term sustainability
Grocery demand for fresh or frozen plant-based meats surged 300% in March, while store sales of Impossible Burger have more than doubled every month since April, according to David Lee.
By Jane Thier • July 08, 2020
