Meat / Protein: Page 2

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    How GLP-1 weight loss drugs are reshaping the food industry

    The appetite-suppressing medications reduce consumption of processed and sugary foods, creating new risks and opportunities.

    By • July 24, 2025
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    Meat prices, tariffs to drive inflation, Conagra CFO says

    The food and snack maker’s CEO Sean Connolly said tariff-related costs could add more than $200 million annually to the company’s cost of goods sold. 

    By Maura Webber Sadovi • July 14, 2025
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    Trendline

    Top 5 stories from Food Dive

    The food and beverage industry is changing rapidly and the actions companies take this year are likely to play a major role in defining their future. 

    By Food Dive staff
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    Olipop doubles down on health claims as Pepsi, Coke enter better-for-you soda space

    New nutritional studies validate the benefits of the popular beverage while providing another way to differentiate the drink from its competitors, according to the company’s CEO.

    By • July 8, 2025
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    Kraft Heinz recalls Oscar Mayer turkey bacon over listeria risk

    Major food companies have grappled with high-profile outbreaks in recent months.

    By • July 7, 2025
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    Walmart opens first owned-and-operated beef facility

    It marks significant progress in the retailer’s goal to establish an Angus beef supply chain. 

    By Peyton Bigora • July 7, 2025
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    Inside Mondelēz’s snacking investment playbook

    A top executive talks about what the Oreo maker is looking for in potential startup targets and how the current economic environment is impacting its approach.

    By • July 1, 2025
  • Boxes of Nissin's Kanzen Meal.
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    Ramen maker Nissin launches frozen food brand for health-conscious consumers

    Kanzen Meal is positioned as a nutrient-dense option that can meet the needs of individuals taking GLP-1 weight loss medications.

    By • June 30, 2025
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    Hormel Foods brings back former CEO to serve on an interim basis

    Jeffrey Ettinger, who was chief executive from 2005 to 2016, will again lead the Spam maker as it seeks a permanent replacement.

    By • June 23, 2025
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    Lab-grown salmon receives FDA approval

    The cell-grown fish from Wildtype, which will be available in a fine-dining restaurant, marks the first time cultivated seafood has been greenlit for public consumption.

    By • June 12, 2025
  • Tom Brady holding a package of Goat Gummies.
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    Tom Brady enters the snacking game with vegan gummies

    The organic offering, called Goat Gummies, will be offered through a partnership with Gopuff.

    By • June 10, 2025
  • Beef patties are seen on a production line
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    Cargill invests $90M to automate Colorado beef plant

    The technology will help preserve more meat per cow as the U.S. experiences a significant cattle shortage.

    By • June 10, 2025
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    Nestlé brings rare spark to frozen pizza space with wood-fired DiGiorno

    In the first major innovation for the category in a decade, the new offering caters to consumers who want premium products and restaurant experiences at home.

    By • June 5, 2025
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    JBS USA to build $135M sausage plant in Iowa

    The project comes as the meat giant, which has drawn criticism from environmentalists and Democratic lawmakers, moves closer to listing its shares in the U.S.

    By • June 2, 2025
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    Albertsons beefs up its private label offerings

    Chef’s Counter, a new line of ready-to-cook marinated meats, features “adventurous flavors and globally inspired ingredients,” the supermarket chain said.

    By Sam Silverstein • May 22, 2025
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    Popping breath mints, chocolate with protein: 5 products showcase the future of snacking

    Treats with health and nutritional benefits were front and center at the 2025 Sweets & Snacks Expo, where more than 1,000 exhibitors displayed innovations.

    By • May 20, 2025
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    Meat matters: Protein-driven offerings win foodservice customers

    Consumers are hungrier than ever for protein, and they will spend to satisfy that desire, whether it's in the grocery store meat section, a meat-centric item at a drive-thru, or a ribeye at a casual dining steakhouse chain.

    May 19, 2025
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    Chobani buys plant-based food maker Daily Harvest

    The acquisition broadens the dairy giant’s reach into ready-to-make meals that include smoothies, pasta and breakfast bowls.

    By • May 16, 2025
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    T Hasegawa USA debuts meat flavoring for plant-based foods

    The ingredients producer believes the product line can help alternative protein makers overcome the taste barrier it faces with consumers.

    By • May 15, 2025
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    MrBeast and Jack Link’s team up on jerky and meat sticks for kids

    The beef snacks brand aims to grow its presence among Gen Z and Gen Alpha consumers by partnering with the YouTube star.

    By • May 14, 2025
  • A Beyond Meat burger, meatball as well as a chicken nuggets lay on a table
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    Beyond Meat secures $100M to pay down debt as plant-based sales suffer

    The alternative meat producer said volumes dropped by nearly a quarter in the U.S. due to a distribution hiccup and cautious consumer spending. 

    By • May 8, 2025
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    Hain Celestial CEO exits as Sleepytime tea maker conducts portfolio review

    The healthy food and beverage manufacturer’s stock has fallen to a record low as it struggles with mounting competition and falling sales.

    By • May 7, 2025
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    Leftovers: Dunkin’ shakes up snacks with trail mix | Utz brings lemonade flavor to chips

    The chain’s collaboration with Kar’s Nuts features the taste of its donuts and coffee, and Beyond Meat debuts chicken pieces for home cooked meals.

    By Food Dive staff • May 2, 2025
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    Conagra to sell Chef Boyardee to private equity firm for $600M

    The sale comes as the CPG giant focuses on its core snacks and frozen meals offerings, including Slim Jim and Healthy Choice.

    By • May 1, 2025
  • Eggs are seen in cartons in a grocery store
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    Consumer tolerance rises for high egg prices

    The amount shoppers say they’re willing to pay has gone up, but still falls short of the actual price of eggs, Numerator found.

    By Catherine Douglas Moran • April 30, 2025
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    USDA withdraws plan to limit salmonella in raw poultry

    The department is repealing the food safety measure in response to concerns from chicken and turkey producers that it would be too costly to implement.

    By • April 29, 2025