Meat / Protein: Page 2
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KIND bars shrink to new snack size
The popular nut and grain bars have a new 100-calorie variety that is essentially half the size of their classic product.
By Nina Sparling
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Tyson's Q4 earnings miss expectations, hurt by lower prices
The company's sales dropped 1.4% to $10 billion, and average prices for its products fell 4.1%.
By Lillianna Byington • Nov. 13, 2018
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Deep DiveHow 4 disruptive startups upended the status quo
Young companies often enter a market that was underserved or untapped, and with the right product and timing, can end up completely changing the game.
By Christopher Doering • Nov. 12, 2018
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Cargill expands blockchain for turkeys ahead of Thanksgiving
Farmers have expressed "overwhelming interest" in participating in the company's traceability program.
By Emma Cosgrove • Nov. 09, 2018
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ColumnLeftovers: Pringles brings back Thanksgiving flavors
The Kellogg-owned snack brand makes a Turkey Day feast in a can, while ancient grains lend a health halo to a new candy.
By Food Dive staff
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Tyson Foods' emerging tech team creates a hatchery for innovation
"Tyson might be an incumbent company," said Chad Wahlquist, director of emerging technology, but "that means there's just a breadth of opportunity for digital transformation."
By Samantha Ann Schwartz • Nov. 08, 2018
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Deep Dive3 measures on the ballot that could impact food and grocery
Voters will decide whether to ban all new grocery taxes — including those on soda — in Washington and Oregon, and may change animal welfare requirements for meat and eggs sold in California.
By Lillianna Byington • Nov. 06, 2018
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ColumnLeftovers: Which came first? Chicken snacks or shelf-stable egg bars?
One company drums up new uses for poultry in the snack category, and this winter brings another use for Keurig single-serve coffee makers.
By Food Dive staff
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Oscar Mayer officially declares hot dogs are sandwiches, opens hotline for feedback
Jimmy Dean is also taking advantage of National Sandwich Day, asking consumers to petition to change the definition of "sandwich" to include breadless options.
By Erica Sweeney • Nov. 02, 2018
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Research: Poultry is safer and lasts longer with new packaging technology
The USDA's Agricultural Research Service found using electrical current to create ozone in sealed packages could reduce campylobacter by 90% and salmonella by 60%.
By Cathy Siegner • Nov. 01, 2018
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From plants to traditional dairy, Danone exec touts 'big runway' for growth
Mariano Lozano, CEO of the company's North American division, said its product offerings enable it to "navigate some challenging times," but at least one analyst says this strategy is not without risk.
By Christopher Doering • Nov. 01, 2018
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Q&AHow a veteran insect supplier makes cricket products sing
Darren Goldin, co-founder of ingredient manufacturer Entomo Farms, talks about getting consumers comfortable with eating bugs and what's ahead for the budding segment.
By Emma Liem • Oct. 18, 2018
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Beyond Meat picks investment banks for IPO
A public offering would be the first for the new generation of companies making meat-like products from plants, which are increasingly popular with consumers.
By Christopher Doering • Oct. 18, 2018
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Startups are using tomatoes, eggplant and carrots to improve fake fish
Sustainability-minded consumers are looking to imitation smoked salmon, sushi and shrimp to take pressure off the oceans — as long as these products are convincing enough to replace the real deal.
By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 18, 2018
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US beef exports hit record high, while pork faces challenges
In August, the red meat sold to other countries exceeded $750 million for the first time. But tariffs from China and Mexico have hurt the white meat's sales.
By Lillianna Byington • Oct. 15, 2018
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OpinionHow to prepare for a food recall before it starts
Following this month's beef recall, Nicole Hardin, director of product management at Sage, outlines actionable steps for how to respond to foodborne illnesses.
By Nicole Hardin
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Is lab-grown gelatin the protein wave of the future?
Geltor, a California-based startup, is converting carbon, nitrogen and oxygen into animal-free collagen through microbial fermentation.
By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 11, 2018
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JBS recalls 6.9M pounds of beef linked to salmonella outbreak
Meat from an Arizona plant has been linked to 57 illnesses in 16 states and 14 hospitalizations, according to the CDC.
By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 05, 2018
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Nestlé nibbles on healthy snacking and plant-based food startups
The Swiss firm is working with Jackson's Honest, Miyoko's and Here, small companies whose products lack GMOs, come from plants or help local farmers.
By Christopher Doering • Oct. 04, 2018
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Americans prioritizing nutrition are hooked on fish, survey finds
Health and sustainability are the primary motivators for 44% of consumers eating more of the protein, according to Cargill.
By Jessi Devenyns • Oct. 03, 2018
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McDonald's removes artificial ingredients from hamburgers
The fast-food giant is answering consumer demand for cleaner foods, phasing out artificial preservatives, flavors and colors from its signature menu item.
By Jacqueline Renfrow • Sept. 28, 2018
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What's for dinner? Kroger expands its pre-made meal offerings
The grocer expanded its Easy For You! customizable meal program to 350 stores, and now offers self-serve stations that require a few minutes of cooking at home.
By Jessica Dumont • Sept. 28, 2018
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Are maggots the future of food?
A decade-old company based in South Africa is using black soldier fly larvae as a more sustainable animal feed alternative to fish meal.
By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 27, 2018
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What could antimicrobial-resistant meat and poultry mean for the industry?
The National Pork Producers Council and a host of other stakeholders have joined a yearlong Antimicrobial Resistance Challenge to discuss potential standards.
By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 27, 2018