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Impossible Foods slashes prices by 15% for distributors

CEO Patrick Brown said the company has long had the goal of reaching price parity with ground beef, eventually costing less.

By Emma Liem Beckett • March 03, 2020

Why Bumble Bee is partnering with plant-based Good Catch Foods

The legacy tuna producer may see this agreement to use its sales, delivery and logistics expertise to help the alternative seafood company as an opportunity for redemption. 

By Megan Poinski • March 03, 2020

Opinion

Will the United States lead the future of meat?

If we do not remain open to new ideas — especially in terms of food production — we risk losing valuable ground, writes the Alliance for Meat, Poultry and Seafood Innovation.

By Alliance for Meat, Poultry and Seafood Innovation • Feb. 28, 2020

BlueNalu nets $20M to produce cell-based fish for a test market in 2021

The San Diego-based company received money both from investors and strategic partners, and is getting prepared for eventual large-scale production.

By Megan Poinski • Feb. 27, 2020

Kerry acquires Spanish plant protein ingredients company

The purchase of Pevesa Biotech will enhance the Irish taste and nutrition firm's position as more consumers look to curtail their meat consumption.

By Cathy Siegner • Feb. 27, 2020

Cargill enters plant-based meat with burgers and ground products

The world's largest privately held company could be a formidable competitor in the space as its private-label products come to stores and restaurants in April.

By Megan Poinski • Feb. 24, 2020

Big CPGs warn of financial hit from coronavirus as global outbreak worsens

Coca-Cola, Mondelez, Unilever and General Mills were among the companies who said the epidemic has reduced sales in China.

By Christopher Doering • Feb. 24, 2020

Hormel to acquire Sadler's Smokehouse for $270M

The pit-style barbecue brand from Texas is a family-owned business that has served the food giant for more than two decades.

By Lillianna Byington • Feb. 21, 2020

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Leftovers: Declare love with a bouquet of Tyson chicken nuggets; Ocean Spray juices up with coffee

The meat processor will award $10,000 and a year's supply of nuggets for the most romantic take on its product, and Hi-Chew creates tropical blends to fight the winter blahs.

By Food Dive staff • Feb. 14, 2020

Kellogg's Incogmeato unveils plant-based burger, bratwurst and Italian sausage

The MorningStar Farms brand is launching the products in retail in coming months to compete with traditional meats during grilling season.

By Lillianna Byington • Feb. 13, 2020

Deep Dive

Cell-based meat products are years away, so why are states making so many laws about them?

Seventeen laws about meat labeling were passed in 14 states in 2019, and nine states are considering similar legislation this year.

By Megan Poinski • Feb. 12, 2020

Tyson Foods launches fats and oils joint venture

The partnership with Jacob Stern & Sons would build on its commitment to sustainability and "maximize the value of every animal" it handles, the Arkansas meat processor said.

By Christopher Doering • Feb. 12, 2020

Tyson sees double-digit inventory accuracy improvement from computer vision

The inventory tracking system reads SKU information and weight for chicken packed in trays, replacing what Tyson described as communication by hand gestures followed by manual inventory entry.

By Emma Cosgrove • Feb. 12, 2020

Tyson to cut 500 mostly corporate jobs

The meat and poultry processor said the layoffs at its offices in Chicago and Springdale, Arkansas, are part of a companywide restructuring announced at the start of its 2020 fiscal year.

By Christopher Doering • Feb. 12, 2020

Smithfield Foods to close San Jose plant, lay off 139 workers

The facility, which produces bacon and corned beef, is the latest to shutter for the Chinese-owned company that has been streamlining its operations.

By Christopher Doering • Feb. 11, 2020

Consumers are confused by plant-based meat, beef association says

A study of more than 1,800 consumers found fewer than half understand these products have no meat or animal byproducts.

By Megan Poinski • Feb. 11, 2020

Prime Roots plans Q1 launch of its koji-powered meat substitutes

The company makes its alternatives to traditional products ranging from bacon to seafood from the fungus that creates the umami taste. It will start selling to consumers online before April.

By Megan Poinski • Feb. 04, 2020

Study: Consumers try plant-based meat because they're curious

When comparing Nutrition Facts labels, 45% of respondents believed the plant alternative was healthier than animal meat, according to a survey by the International Food Information Council. 

By Lillianna Byington • Feb. 04, 2020

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Leftovers: Old Bay claws its way into hot sauce; Jameson gets into the Irish coffee spirit

After a speedy online sellout, McCormick says its new condiment based on the ubiquitous seafood spice is coming to grocery stores soon, and Clif Bars add coffee for an extra jolt of energy.

By Food Dive staff • Jan. 31, 2020

Despite growth in dairy, industry execs strike a cautious tone

Leaders from Danone and Lactalis were among those who said not enough is being done to promote their work on sustainability or the nutritional benefits of their products.

By Christopher Doering • Jan. 31, 2020

Trader Joe's rolls out its own plant-based burger

The Protein Patties will compete with a similar offering from Kroger as well as a growing field of branded competitors.

By Jeff Wells • Jan. 29, 2020

Perfect Day readies for broader product launch as it considers IPO

CEO Ryan Pandya spoke to Food Dive about finding the right partners as it scales up ice cream production and expands into other categories in 2020.

By Christopher Doering • Jan. 29, 2020

Conagra to close Tennessee Pride plant, cutting 345 jobs

The facility makes the brand's breakfast sandwiches and will shut down in fall 2021. The production will move to other company-owned factories.

By Lillianna Byington • Jan. 28, 2020

Kansas federal judge finds most of state's 'ag-gag' law unconstitutional

U.S. District Judge Kathryn Vratil said criminalizing undercover investigations at factory farms and slaughterhouses discriminates against speech with a certain viewpoint.

By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 28, 2020

Nestlé partners with Canadian plant-based protein companies

The Swiss food giant said its joint agreement with Merit Functional Foods and Burcon NutraScience will more quickly develop meat and dairy alternatives with a favorable environmental footprint.

By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 27, 2020