Meat / Protein

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    Hormel Foods plans further price increases as costs remain elevated

    The owner of Jennie-O, Spam and Planters said while additional pricing decisions will help it manage expenses, it’s keeping a close watch on how they impact consumer buying habits.

    By • June 2, 2023
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    No yolk: Yo Egg sets its sights on a chicken-less egg industry

    The company making plant-based poached eggs is working to replicate the function, taste and nutrition of the breakfast staple at a lower cost to both consumers and the environment.

    By • June 1, 2023
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    The Food Dive Outlook on 2023

    Continued volatility, a focus on sustainability and technology playing a bigger role in giving consumers what they want are playing a huge part in the trends we see for 2023.  

    By Food Dive staff
  • A hand holds a bundle of herbs above a fiery double-decker grill with Meati Steaks and Cutlets with grill marks on the bottom left, asparagus on the bottom right, and a frying pan of stir fry and corn
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    VC funding for food and beverage plunging amid challenging environment, data shows

    During the last four quarters, the amount of money raised and the number of deals have fallen significantly compared to the same period the year before, according to PitchBook.

    By • May 31, 2023
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    Texas governor signs new labeling law for plant-based and cultivated meat

    Starting Sept. 1, companies making items that do not come from animals will be required to explicitly label them.

    By • Updated May 30, 2023
  • Customers shop for eggs at a H-E-B grocery store on February 08, 2023, in Austin, Texas.
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    Egg prices decline as flocks rebuild, bird flu’s impact wanes, analyst says

    The wholesale cost for a dozen has plunged from more than $5 to 84 cents, which could prompt consumers to purchase more of the popular commodity.

    By • May 25, 2023
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    Nestlé digs in to plant-based offerings even as broader industry stumbles

    Consumer interest in the category is robust enough that the world’s largest food maker needs to have a strong presence, said Mel Cash, the company’s chief marketing and innovation officer.

    By • May 24, 2023
  • Ceviche with plant-based tuna chunks from Current Foods, avocado, pepper slices, herbs and sesame seeds on tortilla chips on a checkered plate with a blue background.
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    Wicked Kitchen buys plant-based raw fish maker Current Foods

    The all-stock deal is the CPG company’s second alternative seafood acquisition in eight months, and broadens its holdings in an area primed for growth.

    By • May 23, 2023
  • A double-decker plant-based burger with lettuce and tomato, American cheese, pickles and other toppings sitting on a white wood-grain surface with white wood paneling in the background.
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    Beyond Meat launches smash burgers in foodservice

    The new offering brings a plant-based version of the trendy thin and deeply flavored burgers to operators nationwide. 

    By • May 19, 2023
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    Leftovers: Perdue taps into beer can chicken; Kellogg cereals shake into protein powder

    The poultry producer is launching a summer ale with seasonings that evoke the grilled favorite, and Nature Valley serves up savory snack bars in Everything Bagel, White Cheddar and Smoky BBQ flavors.

    By Food Dive staff • May 19, 2023
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    From beer to bars: How AB InBev’s EverGrain finds new uses for spent barley

    The startup is working with many of the world’s largest food companies to include its nutrient-rich byproduct, which is already being incorporated into crackers and nutritional supplements.

    By • May 18, 2023
  • Three slices of Air Chicken are on a glass plate, garnished with a small radish and purple flower. The background is a blue sky with a few clouds.
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    ADM joins with Air Protein to make meat analogs out of thin air

    The agribusiness giant previously invested in the startup, which uses NASA science from the 1960s to turn carbon dioxide into an edible product.

    By • May 18, 2023
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    Supreme Court ruling upholding California’s animal welfare law could lead more states to act

    Producers of meat, eggs and other animal items are being advised more restrictive state laws may be coming after last week's 5-4 decision affirming the ban on pork from farms using gestation crates.

    By • May 17, 2023
  • Meati launched the Meati Steak Filet, made from mycelium produced through fermentation.
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    Alternative proteins sector is ready for growth as prices drop and expansions are planned

    CRB’s new report finds companies now share many of the same concerns as traditional manufacturers, and have been able to solve some cost challenges.

    By • May 16, 2023
  • A Beyond Meat double cheeseburger with a toothpick flag of the company's logo sits on a counter.
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    Beyond Meat sued by investors who claim they were misled

    According to the litigation, the plant-based meat company and its leaders provided an overly optimistic outlook about its growth prospects, causing investors to lose money while a former executive sold his own stock.

    By • May 15, 2023
  • A variety of fermentation-made deli slices lie on a wooden charcuterie board, which also features grapes, breadsticks, a dish of olives, nuts and a dip. The board is on a table with plates and glasses
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    Prime Roots raises $30M to expand mycelium deli slices

    The company’s portfolio of koji-crafted meat analogs includes ham, turkey, salami, pepperoni, bacon, pate and foie gras.

    By • May 15, 2023
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    Mastering plant-based, gluten-free baking with hemp protein

    Formulators face unique challenges when baking with plant-based proteins, but hemp protein can help.

    May 15, 2023
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    Supreme Court rejects pork industry challenge to California law

    The 5-4 decision is a legal win for animal welfare advocates, who have long argued the industry does not allow enough space for livestock, like breeding pigs, to roam.

    By • Updated May 11, 2023
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    Beyond Meat is ‘turning a corner’ as gap between revenues and losses narrows, CEO says

    The plant-based meat company posted declines in sales and revenues almost across the board, but Ethan Brown said they are on target to be cash flow positive later this year.

    By • May 11, 2023
  • Three small sausages made of cultivated meat sit in V-shaped buns with drizzles of white sauce and sprouts on top. They are sitting on a piece of slate on top of a metal table.
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    Meatable moves closer to Singapore cultivated meat approval with sausage tasting

    The Dutch company hopes to launch its pork created from animal cells in 2024 and plans to bring its products to the U.S. next.

    By • May 11, 2023
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    Tyson Foods posts first quarterly loss in 14 years and lowers 2023 sales outlook

    CEO Donnie King told Wall Street analysts he can’t remember a time when the company faced “the highly unusual situation” of its beef, pork and chicken operations experiencing challenges simultaneously.

    By • May 9, 2023
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    Behind Do Good Foods’ mission to lower livestock emissions through upcycling

    The company, which uses unsold groceries to create animal feed, plans to have a facility in every major metropolitan area to produce its chicken and egg products.

    By • May 3, 2023
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    The Every Company and Alpha Foods partner to create plant-based food with animal-free eggs

    The joint development agreement is the first to bring a precision-fermentation-made ingredient to enhance meat analogs.

    By • May 3, 2023
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    Kraft Heinz brings convenience to frozen meals with Homebake 425°/:30

    The new brand, the latest in a series of recent innovations from the CPG giant, features different options for main courses as well as side and vegetable dishes.

    By • May 3, 2023
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    Above Food to go public through SPAC merger

    The deal values the Canadian agriculture, ingredient and CPG company at $319 million, and company leaders say there are opportunities for margin growth.

    By • May 1, 2023
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    JBS USA taps new CEO

    Wesley Batista Filho, grandson of the company’s founder, is taking over. Outgoing chief Tim Schellpeper chose to retire, the meat giant said in a statement.

    By • May 1, 2023