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Retrieved from Protix on October 18, 2023
Tyson Foods partners with insect protein startup to develop ingredient facility
The meat giant will work with Protix to construct a facility dedicated to insect protein items in the U.S., for use in pet food, aquaculture and livestock production.
By Chris Casey • Oct. 18, 2023 -
The slow road to retail: How consumers are dictating cultivated meat’s strategy
Consumer acceptance is a major challenge facing the space, and a big reason why Upside Foods and Eat Just are only available at exclusive restaurants.
By Elizabeth Flood • Oct. 16, 2023 -
Explore the Trendline➔
Wayhome Studios
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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Retrieved from Monogram Foods on October 12, 2023
Meat snack maker fined $140K, faced shipping restrictions for child labor violations
The U.S. Department of Labor is ramping up enforcement activity and putting employers "on notice" as it reports a significant rise in the number of children illegally working at facilities.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 13, 2023 -
Turkey prices could fall as Thanksgiving nears, but bird flu reemergence threatens flocks
Consumers will likely see lower prices for the holiday staple compared to last fall, according to a report, but the unpredictable avian flu remains a threat.
By Chris Casey • Oct. 11, 2023 -
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Smithfield to close North Carolina pork processing plant
The company said the move would help increase efficiency as the meat industry grapples with tightening margins.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 10, 2023 -
Alternative protein poised to solve seafood supply and demand imbalance
Although plant-based seafood has a competitive edge over beef in terms of price, consumer acceptance is still a steep hurdle.
By Elizabeth Flood • Oct. 9, 2023 -
Missouri pressures Tyson to sell 2 poultry plants set for closure
The meatpacker received major backlash from local and federal officials, who said factory closures will have “devastating consequences.”
By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 6, 2023 -
Conagra Brands CEO sees early signs of improvement in consumer buying habits
While the Slim Jim maker forecast a more upbeat second half in its fiscal year, Sean Connolly told Wall Street analysts that a deeper recovery will take time.
By Christopher Doering • Oct. 6, 2023 -
Nestlé nutritional insight could soon benefit its iconic food brands
A top executive overseeing its vitamins, minerals and supplements segment said there are opportunities to “complement” other parts of the CPG giant’s $103 billion global business.
By Christopher Doering • Oct. 5, 2023 -
Opinion
Vegan: The product label which shall not be named
The term "plant-based" has become a more inclusive and approachable term when it comes to marketing vegan food. But are times changing?
By Paul Shapiro • Oct. 5, 2023 -
Tyson lays off poultry workers in North Carolina
The meat giant is cutting jobs as the industry navigates through a backdrop of volatile prices, inflation and waning demand from high interest rates.
By Nathan Owens • Oct. 4, 2023 -
Q&A
Cargill’s alt-protein chief answers Food Dive’s 8 questions
Elizabeth Gutschenritter discusses the challenges that come along with a new and growing category and which fast-food spot would be part of her last meal.
By Elizabeth Flood • Oct. 3, 2023 -
Dr Praeger tackles texture with crunchy veggie burger
The new crunchy cauliflower veggie burger and crunchy southwestern sweet potato burger will be in Whole Foods nationwide, as well as other grocers, this week.
By Elizabeth Flood • Oct. 3, 2023 -
Nestlé, Danone and other major food companies commit to framework for regenerative agriculture
A group of more than 170 businesses are coalescing around a definition of the term to spur action on the farm level.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 2, 2023 -
How a government shutdown will impact food safety, nutrition
Unless Congress reaches a deal on spending before Sunday, programs and services overseen by the FDA and the USDA could end or be curtailed in the coming days and weeks.
By Chris Casey • Sept. 29, 2023 -
Retrieved from Morningstar Farms on September 25, 2023
Kellogg seeks omnivore consumers’ attention with new plant-based burger
The MorningStar Farms owner is looking to recreate the taste and texture of animal-based burgers.
By Elizabeth Flood • Sept. 26, 2023 -
Tyson, Perdue under investigation following reports of child labor at slaughterhouses
The poultry companies face a federal probe after a New York Times Magazine article detailed a 14-year-old being maimed by equipment at a Virginia plant.
By Chris Casey • Sept. 26, 2023 -
JBS begins work on lab-grown meat center in Brazil
The Biotech Innovation Center, slated for completion next year, builds on the meatpacker’s effort to expand its portfolio and become a force in the growing cultivated protein sector.
By Nathan Owens • Sept. 26, 2023 -
Meati Foods reduces staff by 10% as it focuses on profitability
The fermented meat company said the layoffs were not a result of the demand it has seen for its products.
By Elizabeth Flood • Sept. 22, 2023 -
Slumping demand forces 2 California plant-based startups to close
Hooray Foods and Nowadays join a growing list of companies in the category that have gone out of business or scaled back their growth plans.
By Elizabeth Flood • Sept. 21, 2023 -
Potential Hormel strike looms after Minnesota workers reject contract offer
Union members at the Spam maker’s largest facility say the company’s record profits are not being "shared fairly" with its employees.
By Nathan Owens • Sept. 20, 2023 -
Food tech venture capital deal sizes decline for the first time in seven years
Despite the drop, the number of investments increased to 268 in the second quarter as activity rebounded following the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank in March, according to a PitchBook report.
By Elizabeth Flood • Sept. 19, 2023 -
Upside Foods announces first large-scale production plant: Rubicon
The cultivated meat maker selected the Chicago metro area as home for its next phase of growth.
By Elizabeth Flood • Sept. 14, 2023 -
Taste trumps all in plant-based consumption, study finds
Shoppers who regularly buy groceries in the category represent a lucrative segment and are also frequently repeat customers in the space, a report from FMI said.
By Elizabeth Flood • Sept. 11, 2023 -
Sponsored by U.S. Soy
Soy protein: A nutrition powerhouse
Soy is equally healthy for your business as it is for human health. Here’s a look at five health benefits associated with soy protein consumption.
Sept. 11, 2023