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Report: USDA to release new food safety guidelines for meat companies
Amid a rise in recalls, an official told Reuters that companies will be required to start internal investigations when consumers complain and notify the government within 24 hours.
By Lillianna Byington • March 05, 2019 -
Budweiser teams up with Coleman Natural to launch beer-basted meat line
Following five years of volume declines of the alcoholic beverage, more partnerships and innovations are cropping up in the space to improve sales and withstand mounting competition.
By Jessi Devenyns • March 05, 2019 -
How to optimize meat and poultry trends to drive sales
The "Power of Meat 2019" report found shifting consumer habits are influencing purchasing decisions across all retail departments, with a focus on convenience and animal welfare.
By Cathy Siegner • March 04, 2019 -
Kellogg rolls out MorningStar Farms vegan Cheezeburger
The new burger will debut this week at Expo West and is part of the legacy plant-based line's plan to be completely animal product free by 2021.
By Cathy Siegner • March 04, 2019 -
ColumnLeftovers: A (100th!) birthday CupCake, grain-free pretzels offer a new twist on classic snacks
Hostess celebrates its centennial with sprinkles, and everything about Martha Stewart's new partnership is pretty fishy.
By Food Dive staff • March 01, 2019 -
Gingko Bioworks uses $90M funding round to launch ingredients firm Motif
The new company, backed by an investment firm with Bill Gates, Jeff Bezos and Michael Bloomberg on its board, will use biologic engineering to recreate proteins from dairy, egg and meat to use in plant-based alternatives.
By Cathy Siegner • Feb. 27, 2019 -
JUST Egg cracks the substitute category wide open
The mung bean-based vegan breakfast item is taking grocery shelves by storm, reinvigorating the category and aiming at new markets with big manufacturing and distribution partnerships.
By Megan Poinski • Feb. 21, 2019 -
Good Catch hopes consumers will bite as it launches plant-based tuna at national retailers
The New York-based startup said its products will be available this week at Whole Foods Market and Thrive Market.
By Cathy Siegner • Feb. 21, 2019 -
Applegate Farms launches sausage line sourced from regenerative agriculture
The Hormel subsidiary's New Food Collective features pork from small farms certified by the American Grassfed Association.
By Cathy Siegner • Feb. 19, 2019 -
Danone taps portfolio of 'tools and weapons' to serve changing consumer tastes
Mariano Lozano, CEO of the French giant's North American operations, said the company benefits from its diverse set of options, including probiotics, grass-fed, organic, non-GMO, low sugar, plant-based and traditional dairy.
By Christopher Doering • Feb. 19, 2019 -
Biltong's US popularity is building
More snack manufacturers are adding the South African meat snack to their product lines, although consumers aren't clear about what it is.
By Cathy Siegner • Feb. 14, 2019 -
Nestlé considers selling its cold cuts business as sales surge
The Swiss food giant emphasized the success of its deals in 2018 as net acquisitions pushed up sales by 0.7% and offset divestments.
By Lillianna Byington • Feb. 14, 2019 -
Pea proteins showing up in more bakery products
Manufacturers are turning to the ingredient to meet consumer demand for healthier food options and replace allergens such as wheat, dairy and egg.
By Cathy Siegner • Feb. 07, 2019 -
Report: Tyson Foods may buy Foster Farms for $2B
Sources who requested anonymity told CNBC the two protein companies have been talking about a deal, but may not be able to agree on price.
By Cathy Siegner • Feb. 06, 2019 -
Smokin' hot volcano-to-table protein startup attracts $33M from Danone, ADM
Sustainable Bioproducts said its fermentation technology can grow protein with high nutritional value and minimal impact on the environment.
By Cathy Siegner • Feb. 05, 2019 -
Perdue, Tyson and Pilgrim's Pride recall 110,000 pounds of chicken
Last week, the poultry producers pulled the nuggets because they either contained rubber or were incorrectly labeled.
By Jessi Devenyns • Feb. 04, 2019 -
Winner, winner, chicken dinner: How Super Bowl snacks reflect trends
Although wings are expected to dominate the game with another year of strong sales, more American consumers are adding plant-based protein options to their Sunday spreads.
By Jessi Devenyns • Feb. 01, 2019 -
Cattlemen's group policy priority: 'Fake meat' regulation
The industry argues the only products that should be allowed to carry the label of "beef" are ones derived from actual livestock and harvested for human consumption.
By Cathy Siegner • Feb. 01, 2019 -
Why are chicken producers pursuing Non-GMO Project verification?
Springer Mountain Farms recently was approved for the symbol on its PLUS line, but according to federal law, meat and poultry cannot be considered genetically modified.
By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 29, 2019 -
StarKist settles price fixing claims with Walmart for $20.5M
After the company pleaded guilty to one count of artificially inflating costs in October, it still faces a federal fine of up to $100 million.
By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 29, 2019 -
Darden Restaurants accuses chicken producers of overcharging
A federal lawsuit claims they conspired to sell products to the parent company of establishments including Olive Garden at artificially inflated prices from 2008 through 2016.
By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 29, 2019 -
OpinionChicken with a side of facts: Information hungry consumers expect more
Tom Super, senior vice president of communications at the National Chicken Council, said diners are rightfully asking more questions about how food is grown and raised.
By Tom Super • Jan. 25, 2019 -
OpinionHow the pork industry can prepare for challenges to its reputation
Reports of African swine fever in China could rattle worldwide consumer confidence in the meat. Steel City Re CEO Nir Kossovsky gives advice for producers to make it through these kinds of issues.
By Nir Kossovsky • Jan. 23, 2019 -
Plant-based steak: Will it be what's for dinner?
Impossible Foods CEO Patrick Brown said R&D at the California-based company has been "going at a blazing speed since Day One," with whole cuts of beef being its next big launch.
By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 14, 2019 -
Pilgrim's Pride alters chicken welfare claims following FTC complaint
The Humane Society claimed the company relegates most of its chickens to filthy, dark barns, and said some are scalded alive during slaughter.
By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 10, 2019
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