Meat & Poultry
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ColumnLeftovers: Hidden Valley Ranch launches dippable snacks | Hot Pockets leans into snacking
The ranch dressing maker is entering the refrigerated aisle for the first time, while Liquid IV takes on the mocktail market.
By Food Dive staff • May 29, 2026 -
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Tyson Foods hires Jeff Schomburger as CEO
The executive takes over for Donnie King, who has been with the meat and chicken processor for 43 years, including the last five as CEO.
By Christopher Doering • May 28, 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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How the food and beverage industry is rethinking manufacturing investments
Companies are increasingly focused on modernizing facilities as they shrink their footprints.
By Sarah Zimmerman • May 26, 2026 -
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Oscar Mayer’s Wienermobile race returns with bolder media blitz
After boosting hot dog sales last year, the event is jumping from streaming to broadcast as the Kraft Heinz brand looks to win Memorial Day weekend.
By Peter Adams • May 22, 2026 -
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FDA to reassess safety of ‘yoga mat’ chemical in food
The agency will review ADA and chewing gum preservative BHT as it backs away from a plan to prioritize ingredient safety evaluations based on consumer concern.
By Sarah Zimmerman • May 21, 2026 -
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Once Upon a Farm soars as parents seek healthier kids’ foods despite inflation
John Foraker, the company’s CEO and co-founder, said consumer demand for better-for-you offerings remains robust even as rising prices prompt shoppers to cut back on spending in other areas.
By Christopher Doering • May 20, 2026 -
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Grocery inflation hits highest level since mid-2023
Tomato prices were up nearly 40% year over year in April, the quickest rate of inflation among the food-at-home categories that the BLS tracks.
By Sam Silverstein • May 18, 2026 -
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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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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
