Meat & Poultry: Page 19

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    Pork prices weaken on excess supply, fueling concerns amid Prop 12 uncertainty

    Meatpackers like Hormel and Tyson have reported sales declines, citing inflation and soft demand.

    By Nathan Owens • June 13, 2023
  • Two people, one dressed as a caveman and the other manning a grill, enjoy Impossible Burgers.
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    Impossible Foods taps Terry Crews’ agency Super Serious for national campaigns

    The promotions see the plant-based brand using humor to adopt a more inclusive and approachable tone.

    By Sara Karlovitch • June 12, 2023
  • A person slices a Meati Crispy Cutlet on a white cutting board that sits on a coral-colored counter.
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    Derek Jeter invests in Meati Foods

    The Baseball Hall of Famer will also serve as an adviser to the mycelium meat alternative maker, which is working to expand its steak and chicken analogs to stores nationwide. 

    By • June 12, 2023
  • A white plate with a stack of five grilled thin steaks with a green dressing on top. The plate also has mushrooms and small grilled peppers. The plate is on a table set for dinner.
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    Courtesy of Aleph Farms
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    Marcus Samuelsson partners with cultivated meat maker Aleph Farms

    The acclaimed chef and TV personality has invested in the company and plans to serve its steak made from cells at U.S. restaurants once it gets regulatory approval.

    By • June 7, 2023
  • Overhead view of three strips of fried MyBacon in a cast iron skillet on a wooden surface. Moss, branches and mushrooms are arranged around the pan, and the package is in the top right corner.
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    Courtesy of MyForest Foods
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    MyForest Foods gets $15M investment and new CEO to continue growth

    The funds, which came from parent company Ecovative Design, will be used to drive the further expansion of mycelium bacon and other products.

    By • June 6, 2023
  • Vertical rows of four kinds of Prime Roots' deli meat slices.
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    Quorn partners with Prime Roots to help its expansion

    The U.K. company that pioneered mycelium for food also invested an undisclosed amount in the deli meat alternative maker.

    By • June 5, 2023
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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
  • Overhead view of two slices of avocado toast, each topped with a cut Yo Egg, sitting on a white plate with a tan border. A person is holding a knife and fork to the right.
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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
  • 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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    Courtesy of Meati Foods
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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
  • Beyond Meatballs at a retail store.
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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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    Courtesy of Beyond Meat
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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
  • 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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    Courtesy of Air Protein
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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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    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
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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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    Courtesy of Prime Roots
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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
  • An assortment of cheese puffs, chocloate chip cookies, and other plant based baked goods against a brown background.
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    Sponsored by Applied Food Sciences

    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
  • Beyond Meat's plant-based Beyond Chicken
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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