Meat / Protein: Page 2
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Deep DiveLegacy veggie burgers fight to keep their sizzle in a Beyond Meat and Impossible Foods world
Conagra's Gardein, Kellogg's MorningStar Farms and Kraft Heinz's Boca have moved aggressively to keep pace as new products with a more meat-like taste and texture hit the market.
By Christopher Doering • Sept. 11, 2019 -
Mississippi considers changes to plant-based meat labeling law
The state's new rules would allow manufacturers to comply with its ban on meat-based terms by using a "comparable qualifier" on packages such as "meat free" or "made from plants."
By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 10, 2019 -
Tyson invests in plant-based shrimp maker New Wave Foods
The company's venture arm took a stake in the startup, which plans to introduce its product in food service early next year.
By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 06, 2019 -
Report: Meat and dairy companies have not addressed basic sustainability risks
FAIRR looked at 60 major companies worldwide and ranked 39 of them as "high risk" for contributing to climate change.
By Jessi Devenyns • Sept. 06, 2019 -
Kroger launches plant-based collection
The retailer's Simple Truth line will add products including meatless burger patties and grinds, plant-based cookie dough, pasta sauces and sausages.
By Krishna Thakker • Sept. 06, 2019 -
Kellogg goes Incogmeato with MorningStar Farms plant-based meat launch
Along with new "bleeding" burgers, the brand will also release Chik'n tenders and nuggets, set to hit grocery stores in early 2020.
By Lillianna Byington • Sept. 05, 2019 -
Hormel grows into plant-based meat with its new Happy Little Plants brand
The first item to roll out is a plant-based substitute made with soy protein that can be used in any recipe calling for ground meat.
By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 05, 2019 -
Chicken industry conspired to keep wages low, lawsuit claims
The defendants include some of the largest poultry companies in the nation: Tyson Foods, Perdue Farms, Pilgrim's Pride, Sanderson Farms, Koch Foods and others.
By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 04, 2019 -
Deep DiveVenture capitalists feast on food in search of big profits
Investors have pumped millions of dollars into nascent companies tied to trends such as plant based and sustainability with the hope of striking it rich.
By Jessi Devenyns • Sept. 04, 2019 -
Cell-based meat and seafood producers form alliance
Memphis Meats, Just and Finless Foods are among the founding members of the Alliance for Meat, Poultry & Seafood Innovation.
By Cathy Siegner • Aug. 30, 2019 -
Cargill invests $75M in pea protein maker Puris
The funding will enable the Minnesota company, which also supplies the ingredient to Beyond Meat, to more than double its production.
By Cathy Siegner • Aug. 29, 2019 -
Pilgrim's Pride acquires UK pork processor for $354M
The Colorado-based chicken producer said buying Tulip will strengthen its European footprint while increasing its presence with the popular meat product.
By Cathy Siegner • Aug. 29, 2019 -
Hershey buys One Brands for $397M, expanding bar options
The acquisition comes after the producer of Kisses and Reese's took a minority stake in Fulfil, a manufacturer of high-protein, vitamin-fortified nutrition snacks.
By Jessi Devenyns • UPDATED: Sept. 23, 2019 at 9:27 a.m. -
How much will a US-Japan trade deal help beef and pork producers?
In a preliminary agreement, President Trump would delay additional auto tariffs in exchange for relief on duties for American meat exports.
By Jessi Devenyns • Aug. 27, 2019 -
More people firing up the grill year-round, report says
Forty-six percent of consumers say they like to cook out regardless of the season, up from 42% last year, according to a survey from Acosta.
By Lauren Stine • Aug. 27, 2019 -
BlueNalu is ready to take the plunge with long-range cell-based seafood production plans
The San Diego-based startup plans to introduce products into a test market in two to three years and break ground on its first large-scale production facility in five years.
By Cathy Siegner • Aug. 26, 2019 -
Is Kellogg the biggest competitor in the plant-based meat sector?
Analysts say the company's MorningStar Farms brand could give Beyond Meat and Impossible Foods a run for their money.
By Cathy Siegner • Aug. 22, 2019 -
Atkins owner to acquire protein-food maker Quest for $1B
The purchase by Simply Good Foods expands its reach into better-for-you snacking while broadening its product offerings.
By Christopher Doering • Aug. 22, 2019 -
Motif raises $27.5M to expand production of animal-free ingredients
The nascent company has about 15 products under development, including one that would better maintain the fat structure in plant-based burgers.
By Cathy Siegner • Aug. 22, 2019 -
ColumnLeftovers: Pumpkin Spice Spam ushers in fall, Lucky Charms marshmallows get Jet-Puffed
No joke: The latest food item to get the seasonal treatment will be sold online later this month, and Pabst Blue Ribbon dives into seltzer with an 8% ABV drink.
By Food Dive staff • Aug. 16, 2019 -
Parabel creates water lentil protein to replace soy or pea in meat substitutes
The Florida-based company said its neutral-colored ingredient is allergen-free, non-GMO and has a complete amino acid profile.
By Cathy Siegner • Aug. 15, 2019 -
Tyson shifts production after plant fire to 'keep supply chain full'
A dip in processing capacity will likely manifest in a depleted and pricier spot market for beef, according to consultants.
By Emma Cosgrove • Aug. 14, 2019 -
Smithfield releases plant-based meat line for all meal times
With options like breakfast patties and meatball appetizers, the company is focusing on dayparts that have received less attention from other manufacturers.
By Jessi Devenyns • Aug. 14, 2019 -
After ICE raids, chicken processors say they need better immigration verification tools
In a letter to President Trump, the National Chicken Council said the industry tries to verify the status of job applicants, but loopholes allow prospective workers to submit "easily falsifiable" documents.
By Cathy Siegner • Aug. 13, 2019 -
3 investments food and grocery companies are making for the future
As food and grocery companies head into the future, they are exploring new technologies and new ideas to push their industries forward. Food Dive and Grocery Dive looked at specific places that are seeing interest and investment.
By Food Dive and Grocery Dive staff • Aug. 09, 2019
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