Meat & Poultry: Page 19
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Tyson drops ‘no antibiotics ever’ label on chicken products
The poultry giant said it is reinstating the use of some antibiotics, but not ones that are “important to human medicine.”
By Chris Casey • July 5, 2023 -
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Tattooed Chef to file for bankruptcy, plans to sell assets
The company, which entered the public markets in 2020, has been struggling with declining revenue, inflationary pressures, a shrinking cash stockpile and a slowdown in the plant-based sector.
By Christopher Doering • July 5, 2023 -
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Kellogg’s snacking business can rival competitors after split, CEO says
Steve Cahillane expressed optimism about the future of the CPG giant, pointing to strength in its iconic brands such as Cheez-It and Pringles.
By Chris Casey • June 30, 2023 -
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Egg production recovers as bird flu subsides
May production levels totaled a record 9.37 billion eggs, with cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza dwindling.
By Nathan Owens • June 28, 2023 -
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PepsiCo’s Muscle Milk bulking up beyond the gym
Once associated with health clubs and hardcore athletes, the protein powder and shake offering is finding broader appeal among consumers as an ingredient in coffee, ice cream and baked goods.
By Christopher Doering • June 27, 2023 -
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California grants pork industry some Prop 12 relief
Industry advocates say the ruling allows for a smoother transition of the meat already in the supply chain from farms that do not comply with the state’s new animal housing requirements.
By Nathan Owens • June 26, 2023 -
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JBS pulls ‘aspirational’ claims about its net zero emissions goal
The National Advertising Review Board ruled the wording was misleading because it made consumers believe the meat giant was guaranteed to have virtually no greenhouse gas impact by 2040.
By Megan Poinski • June 23, 2023 -
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Cultivated meat from cows: How Omeat uses plasma to grow beef
The company, which has already raised $40 million from key investors, says it can make products at the same cost as traditional meat.
By Megan Poinski • June 22, 2023 -
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Fourth of July cookouts still more expensive this year despite inflation cooling: Wells Fargo
The banking giant recommends grilling hamburgers and chicken breasts, both of which have seen prices fall slightly in the last 12 months.
By Chris Casey • June 22, 2023 -
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Race for regulation of cell-based meatCultivated meat to enter US market with full USDA approval for Eat Just and Upside Foods
The milestone has been years in the making, and both companies plan to debut their chicken from cells at high-end restaurants this summer.
By Megan Poinski • Updated June 21, 2023 -
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What keeps Impossible Foods’ CEO up at night?
Peter McGuinness, who has helmed the meat alternative maker since last April, says there is nothing but opportunity for the plant-based category — but companies need to take advantage of it.
By Megan Poinski • June 21, 2023 -
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Impossible Foods’ heme patent will be reviewed in dispute with Motif FoodWorks
The Patent Trial and Appeal Board found the biotech ingredients company has a “reasonable likelihood of prevailing” on one of its claims, but will let three of the plant-based meat company’s other patents stand.
By Megan Poinski • June 21, 2023 -
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Depleted cattle herds push beef prices to near record levels
Prices could rise even further heading into grilling season as meatpackers grapple with higher costs and compete for a dwindling supply of cattle.
By Sarah Zimmerman • June 20, 2023 -
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Impossible Foods hires industry veterans to head science and supply chain
Sunil Chandran, formerly head of science and R&D at Amyris, will lead the plant-based company’s scientists. Rob Haas, who spent decades at AB InBev, will be in charge of sourcing, manufacturing and logistics.
By Megan Poinski • June 16, 2023 -
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Race for regulation of cell-based meatUSDA approves ‘cell-cultivated chicken’ label
The federal government’s first decision on what to call poultry made of cells grown in bioreactors will apply to products from Upside Foods and Eat Just.
By Megan Poinski • June 14, 2023 -
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USDA aims to boost accuracy of antibiotic-free, ‘humane’ meat labeling
The initiative — which follows stakeholder petitions for more oversight — is an effort to strengthen standards to validate claims such as “grass-fed" and “free-range,” among others.
By Chris Casey • June 14, 2023 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 Megan Poinski • June 12, 2023 -
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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 Megan Poinski • June 7, 2023 -
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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 Megan Poinski • June 6, 2023 -
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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 Megan Poinski • 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 Chris Casey • 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 Megan Poinski • June 1, 2023 -
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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 Christopher Doering • May 31, 2023
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