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Leftovers: Perdue takes on takeout with air fryer-ready wings | Idahoan shreds potato category with bold flavors
The poultry giant aims to combat soggy chicken wings with a home-cooked alternative, and vertical farm Oishii debuts a sweet tomato developed using AI.
By Food Dive staff • Dec. 8, 2023 -
Pea fiber market poised for growth as dietary preferences shift
Puris Protein, AM Nutrition and other leading plant-based suppliers could see high levels of business activity through 2034, according to a new report.
By Elizabeth Flood • Dec. 7, 2023 -
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TrendlinePlant-Based Dairy is Maturing, Booming and Full of Opportunities
As numerous plant-based dairy alternatives continue to enter the market and prices fluctuate, consumer interest is creating a dynamic shift in the consumption of dairy and alternatives.
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Daiya revamps dairy-free cheese products
The company said the new oat cream blend, developed using fermentation technology, gives its offerings the same melt factor and taste as animal-based alternatives.
By Elizabeth Flood • Dec. 7, 2023 -
Retrieved from Impossible Foods on December 06, 2023
Impossible Foods broadens portfolio with plant-based franks
The vegan hot dogs will be available in retailers and grocers in 2024 after debuting in a New York City pop-up this month.
By Elizabeth Flood • Dec. 6, 2023 -
Exposure doesn’t sway consumers to plant-based meat
A new study from Appetite suggests companies must adopt creative strategies to broaden their consumer base.
By Elizabeth Flood • Nov. 30, 2023 -
Tyson debuts $300M highly automated chicken plant
The Virginia facility is one of the food giant's most technologically advanced, and is expected to churn out 4 million pounds of protein a week.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 30, 2023 -
Turkey drags down Hormel earnings amid inflation, bird flu headwinds
In the company’s earnings call, CEO Jim Snee signaled caution ahead of the new year, projecting a decline in sales as consumers cut back on spending.
By Chris Casey • Nov. 30, 2023 -
Food system transformation on the menu at COP28
Agriculture will be central to climate talks for the first time as the UN pushes nations to tackle farming's toll on the environment.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 29, 2023 -
Kraft Heinz launches plant-based mac & cheese
The product, which starts hitting shelves this week, is the third innovation launched by the CPG giant and food tech company NotCo in just over a year.
By Christopher Doering • Nov. 29, 2023 -
Danone partners on $200M+ accelerator to reduce methane
The yogurt producer is the first corporate sponsor of the Global Methane Hub’s program, which will fund research for solutions that address livestock's effect on emissions.
By Chris Casey • Nov. 28, 2023 -
Beyond Meat makes another push into restaurants with Pizza Hut pepperoni in the UK
The topping will be available for a limited time starting in January. The plant-based pioneer has struggled to gain traction with similar partnerships in the U.S.
By Christopher Doering • Nov. 20, 2023 -
Thanksgiving meal costs down from 2022, but still 25% higher than pre-pandemic
The American Farm Bureau Federation said while the average cost declined 4.5% from last year’s record, high supply costs and inflation continue to weigh on food prices.
By Christopher Doering • Nov. 16, 2023 -
Tyson leaving ‘no stone unturned’ in plans to cut costs, improve the business
The nation’s largest meat packer reported its third consecutive loss as it trudges through a period of margin compression driven by tighter supplies, lower pricing and soft demand.
By Nathan Owens • Nov. 14, 2023 -
Beyond Meat in ‘survival mode’ with going-concern risk a possibility, analyst says
A TD Cowen report pointed to several troubling signs for the plant-based pioneer, including loss of market share, struggles to attract and retain consumers, rising debt level and declining sales.
By Elizabeth Flood • Nov. 13, 2023 -
Tyson to shutter 2 more processing plants as earnings woes mount
Closures in South Carolina and Florida add to the growing number of cost cuts this year in response to unfavorable market conditions.
By Nathan Owens • Nov. 10, 2023 -
Perdue drives awareness of antibiotic-free claim with its first snack product
Chix Mix is its latest salvo in the messaging war against competitor Tyson, which announced it would remove the label from its poultry products this year.
By Chris Casey • Nov. 10, 2023 -
How tech, venture capital can help food industry meet 2030 emissions goals
Efforts like feed additives for cattle and implementing solar panels on farms can help producers decrease their carbon footprint, Ceres said in its latest report.
By Chris Casey • Nov. 8, 2023 -
Bird flu spreads to major poultry producing states Arkansas and Alabama
More than 1 million birds have been affected by the disease since its reemergence in the U.S. was confirmed in October.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 6, 2023 -
Tyson’s insect bet will spur further adoption in the space, IFT member says
Protein producers adopting bugs for use in animal feed provides a lower barrier for entry, potentially making it easier to introduce insects into consumer diets, experts say.
By Chris Casey • Nov. 6, 2023 -
Shoppers aren’t changing their Thanksgiving meal plans but are seeking more savings
Price-conscious consumers say they’re willing to dig deeper to put holiday dinner on the table, but grocers still need to help them along with smart discounts, Circana noted in a report.
By Sam Silverstein • Nov. 6, 2023 -
Beyond Meat slashes workforce as business model is under fire
The plant-based giant continues to face headwinds as consumers prioritize affordability.
By Elizabeth Flood • Nov. 3, 2023 -
Retrieved from Whole Foods Market on November 01, 2023
Consumers want the ‘plant’ back in plant-based: report
Whole Foods Market forecasted that more companies will focus on using clean ingredients in their products.
By Elizabeth Flood • Nov. 1, 2023 -
Retrieved from Nestlé on October 30, 2023
Nestlé launches 3 new plant-based fish items as category grows
The European launch of the vegan filets, fingers and nuggets is part of an effort by the company to increase sales of healthier foods.
By Elizabeth Flood • Oct. 31, 2023 -
Sanderson Farms cleared in blockbuster price-fixing case
A unanimous jury decision exonerated the chicken company in one of the largest antitrust cases involving the poultry industry.
By Nathan Owens • Oct. 30, 2023 -
Unfavorable US pork market weighs on Smithfield owner
Meatpacking giant WH Group is coping with profit declines as it consolidates operations and looks for cost cuts.
By Nathan Owens • Oct. 27, 2023