PepsiCo’s Muscle Milk flexes into plant-based category

The offering allows the brand, with nearly half a billion in sales annually, to participate in a category that consumers are turning to more frequently throughout their day.

By Christopher Doering • Sept. 7, 2023

Hormel lowers outlook amid challenging pork and turkey backdrop

Weak prices offset sales volume growth in the third quarter as the food processor struggled with supply chain issues that resulted in a hefty arbitration payment.

By Nathan Owens • Sept. 5, 2023

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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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Plant-based sales in food service surge, rebuffing broader slowdown in category

With COVID-19 restrictions over, the space is seeing promise in the food service sector after a pandemic-induced decline.

By Elizabeth Flood • Sept. 1, 2023

Hain Celestial’s CEO describes her ‘prove it’ strategy as challenges loom

Wendy Davidson, who took over in January, said the organic and natural products giant has reached “an inflection point” where the 30-year-old business can “unlock” its potential.

By Christopher Doering • Aug. 29, 2023

Environmental groups petition SEC to halt JBS’ US listing

Activists say the Brazil-based meat giant's alleged failure to adhere to its climate pledges is a risk for investors. 

By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 28, 2023

MOSH raises $3M for retail expansion

Patrick Schwarzenegger — a former investor in trendy CPG products — and his mom, Maria Shriver, bring a unique profile to promote a protein bar focused on brain health.

By Elizabeth Flood • Aug. 23, 2023

Juicy Marbles creates plant-based ribs with edible ‘bones’

Made from soy-based protein, the bones can be transformed into a snack, or used in broths and soups.

By Elizabeth Flood • Aug. 22, 2023

Could food freshness sensors be the end of ‘best by’ dates?

Expiration and date labels on packaging can cause confusion and food waste. To change that, companies and researchers around the world are testing inks, pH sensors, hydrogels and other approaches.

By Danielle Beurteaux • Aug. 21, 2023

JBS reports $53.2M net loss as chicken glut eases and beef supply tightens

Despite unfavorable protein conditions, the meat giant expects commodity and input prices to improve in the coming months for pork and poultry.

By Nathan Owens • Aug. 17, 2023

What’s next for cultivated meat?

The industry will have to contend with three major hurdles — cost, taste and scale — before the product becomes a regular part of consumers’ grocery lists.

By Alexandra Frost • Aug. 17, 2023

Consumers embrace tech preventing male chick culling, but will the egg industry bite?

In a survey shared with Food Dive, 73% of respondents said the industry should find a solution and they are willing to pay more for eggs if one is adopted.

By Chris Casey • Aug. 16, 2023

Smithfield owner expects tough market conditions to persist

Meat processing giant WH Group has seen pork profits plummet this year as high costs and demand challenges take their toll on its U.S. and Mexico operations.

By Nathan Owens • Aug. 16, 2023

Upside Foods COO talks next challenges for the cultivated meat industry

In the wake of major breakthroughs in the industry, the company has named a new chief scientific officer and tapped a former Twitter executive as its chief legal officer, COO Amy Chen told Food Dive.

By Elizabeth Flood • Aug. 14, 2023

Smithfield to close 35 hog farms in Missouri

Meat producers are taking cost-cutting measures as they grapple with unfavorable market conditions.

By Nathan Owens • Aug. 11, 2023

Leftovers: Totino’s brings orange chicken into pizza rolls | Snyder’s infuses pretzels with Oktoberfest beer

The frozen snacks maker is bringing the citrusy dish to its staple product, while Sabra is taking hummus to the next level with new flavors made with Frank’s Red Hot and Stubb’s BBQ sauce.

By Food Dive staff • Aug. 11, 2023

Meatable raises $35M as it aims to boost production and lower costs

The Netherlands-based cultivated meat company plans to enter retailers and restaurants in Singapore starting in 2024, while looking into other markets such as the U.S. in the future.

By Elizabeth Flood • Aug. 9, 2023

Food bankruptcies surging as companies struggle with shift in consumer habits, access to cash

Tattooed Chef and Do Good Foods are just two of the highest-profile firms to file in 2023, with analysts predicting further bankruptcies in plant based, sustainability and alternative agriculture.

By Christopher Doering • Aug. 9, 2023

Troubled Beyond Meat reduces 2023 outlook as revenues plummet by almost a third

The plant-based meat company reported disappointing second quarter results as the brand struggles to educate consumers on the benefits of its products.

By Elizabeth Flood • Aug. 8, 2023

8 questions with Daily Harvest founder and CEO Rachel Drori

The head of the plant-based meal company discusses potential impacts of a major retail deal with Kroger.

By Judy McGuire • Aug. 8, 2023

Creator of Burger King’s Impossible Whopper takes on plant-based chicken industry

Michael Salem is honing in on taste in his new venture with Recreate Foods — a factor he says a lot of big companies seem to forget about.

By Elizabeth Flood • Aug. 7, 2023

Tyson Foods to shutter 4 poultry plants

The closures are the latest announced by the company in 2023 as it faces headwinds caused by slowing sales of its products and higher operating costs.

By Chris Casey • Aug. 7, 2023

Leftovers: Blue Diamond is sweet on Honey Butter flavored almonds | Lunchables debuts in produce aisle

The nut offering is inspired by Korean Honey Butter potato chips, while broth and stocks maker Swanson rips into portable pouches containing chicken.

By Food Dive staff • Aug. 4, 2023

8 questions with Better Meat founder & CEO Paul Shapiro

The vegan and “mango bar” enthusiast took his love for animal well-being and created a company of his own, looking to induce change through technology.

By Elizabeth Flood • Aug. 3, 2023

Plant-based meat alternatives continue decline in sales

Alternative meat sales in U.S. retail locations have fallen by 19.8% year-over-year, according to data from Circana.

By Elizabeth Flood • July 31, 2023

From prediction to production: A timeline of cultivated meat

After roughly two decades of research and development, there are dozens of companies transforming the product from science fiction to reality.

By Elizabeth Flood • July 31, 2023