Meat & Poultry: Page 20
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Upside Foods announces cultivated ground chicken as its second product
As it prepares for full regulatory approval, the company announced a new form of its meat that can be made faster, in greater quantities and less expensively than whole cuts, said Chief Operating Officer Amy Chen.
By Megan Poinski • April 24, 2023 -
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More than 40% of consumers factor in sustainability when purchasing food, survey finds
Kearney's annual Earth Day report indicates that even as shoppers deal with inflation, they are still likely to consider the environmental impact when purchasing items.
By Chris Casey • April 21, 2023 -
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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.
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Quorn mycoprotein becomes available as an ingredient
This is the first time the fungi-derived substance, which has starred in branded meat analog products since 1985, will be widely available to other manufacturers.
By Megan Poinski • April 20, 2023 -
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JBS to pay $25M to settle allegations of beef price fixing
The meat giant will pay the sum to a group of consumers after a class action lawsuit accused it of conspiring with competitors to inflate prices.
By Chris Casey • April 19, 2023 -
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Kellogg discontinues MorningStar Farms Incogmeato burger
The CPG food giant said that while it eliminated its plant-based patty, it is still working to innovate and add new alternative protein products to its lineup.
By Chris Casey • April 18, 2023 -
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How Juicy Marbles is raising the steaks in plant-based meat
The Slovenian company uses its technology — and irreverent sense of humor — to change the way people think of alternatives.
By Megan Poinski • April 17, 2023 -
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Alternative proteins sector is growing and needs government support, reports say
Three studies published by the Good Food Institute show significant progress and expansion in the plant-based, fermented and cell cultivated product segments.
By Megan Poinski • April 12, 2023 -
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ADM partners with Believer Meats on cultivated products
The agreement brings the global food giant’s ingredients and nutritional expertise to enhance cultured meat items, and lays out a path to potentially produce them for commercialization.
By Megan Poinski • April 12, 2023 -
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Tyson workers go on strike at Arkansas plant set to close in May
Employees are demanding fair working conditions, including a severance payment for production floor workers, full payment of unused vacation time and compensation for injury claims.
By Chris Casey • April 11, 2023 -
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Plant-based sales hit $8B in 2022
The segment posted 6.6% growth during a year marked by inflation and supply chain upheaval, which the Plant Based Foods Association says proves its staying power.
By Megan Poinski • April 11, 2023 -
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Deep DiveThe ambitious plan by Hain Celestial’s new CEO to restore growth and evolve the better-for-you food giant
In her first interview since taking over in January, Wendy Davidson said her strategy at the Greek Gods yogurt and Terra chips maker prioritizes increasing innovation, boosting brand awareness and expanding distribution.
By Christopher Doering • April 11, 2023 -
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Pilgrim’s Pride, Perdue settle in poultry price-fixing case totaling $35M
These chicken producers join a dozen other companies that have agreed to a settlement with Washington state’s attorney general who says the businesses colluded to increase profits. Five processors have yet to settle.
By Chris Casey • April 10, 2023 -
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Milk brand a2 debuts grass-fed varieties
The dairy company is launching an offering it claims contains a higher nutrient profile as sales for grass-fed dairy products grow in popularity with consumers.
By Chris Casey • April 10, 2023 -
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PepsiCo broadens reach of Doritos brand with jerky launch
The debut accelerates the company’s plan to bring its chips into other categories, including pretzels and crackers, as a way to expand its snacking dominance and the market recognition of its items.
By Christopher Doering • April 6, 2023 -
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One-third of consumers can’t find a plant-based dairy product they like, survey finds
Ingredients provider Ofi found while 65% of consumers are buying these options along with regular dairy, many have not found completely satisfying offerings that fit their needs.
By Chris Casey • April 6, 2023 -
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Sen. Sanders calls to ‘break up’ large egg producers as Cal-Maine profits surge 718%
The lawmaker once again brought up his rallying call to split “Big Ag” after the country's largest egg producer announced its latest quarterly profits.
By Chris Casey • Updated April 6, 2023 -
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Conagra commits to phasing out gestation crates amid pressure
The food giant aims to source all of its pork from farms that use open pen gestation systems by 2026, a win for The Humane Society which had been pushing for the change.
By Chris Casey • April 4, 2023 -
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How a tight supply from the deadliest bird flu outbreak is hammering the egg industry
Since the virus surfaced last February, tens of millions of farm-raised birds in the U.S. have died, and eggs have seen skyrocketing prices.
By Chris Casey , Shaun Lucas , Rose Palazzolo • March 30, 2023 -
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Cultivated meat maker New Age Eats shuts down
Founder and CEO Brian Spears said the company’s financial woes had nothing to do with the segment’s viability.
By Megan Poinski • March 29, 2023 -
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Tyson wins COVID lawsuit against meatpacking employees
The U.S. appeals court in New Orleans granted the meat giant's motion to dismiss the case, stating the workers did not provide evidence they contracted the virus as a result of the company's negligence.
By Chris Casey • March 29, 2023 -
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How thinking small could pay off big for Ingredion
The ingredient supplier is spending more time partnering with upstart companies to run tests and troubleshoot — a move that lays a foundation for growth while expediting product development for young businesses.
By Christopher Doering • March 29, 2023 -
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Egg market may be improving ahead of Easter, but bird flu brings unknowns: Wells Fargo
As producers work to rebuild flocks, they remain cautious about the impact the virus will have this year, the banking giant's Agri-Food Institute sector manager said.
By Chris Casey • March 28, 2023 -
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Biotechnology should be used to improve nutrition, sustainability and resiliency of food, Biden report says
The new document sets out “bold goals” to improve areas that include human health and supply chain management. It follows a September executive order that made this kind of technology a national priority.
By Megan Poinski • March 23, 2023 -
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Race for regulation of cell-based meatEat Just gets FDA clearance for cultivated meat in US
Good Meat chicken, which has been approved for sale in Singapore since 2020, is the second cell-based meat item to get the first green light from the federal government.
By Megan Poinski • Updated March 22, 2023 -
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Tyson invests $70M to build new Arkansas hatchery
The 131,000-square-foot facility will triple capacity and improve operational efficiency, the company said. The announcement comes less than a week after it said it would close two other plants.
By Chris Casey • March 21, 2023
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