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Impossible Foods’ patent affirmed in legal battle with Motif FoodWorks
While the ingredient company’s challenge to the plant-based meat maker’s intellectual property was not reviewed, the litigation between the two parties continues.
By Megan Poinski • Oct. 31, 2022 -
DOJ investigating poultry payment practices, Pilgrim’s Pride says
The poultry giant said it learned of the government’s civil investigation earlier this month. It warned any action from the review could impact its operations.
By Chris Casey • Oct. 28, 2022 -
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Pilgrim’s Pride’s revenue soars as cash-strapped consumers trade down to chicken
A shift away from more expensive beef and pork is helping poultry, a trend CEO Fabio Sandri says will continue through an economic downturn.
By Chris Casey • Oct. 28, 2022 -
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Impossible beef, hard seltzer make up NielsenIQ’s 2022 innovations
Despite a slowdown in new product development during the last three years, the marketing research firm highlighted offerings from Coca-Cola, Danone and Mondelēz among the recent standouts.
By Chris Casey • Oct. 27, 2022 -
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The Better Meat Co. patents mycelium it says ‘does an even better job of mimicking’ meat
The California company received its fourth patent for its versatile and shelf-stable Rhiza protein, made from the roots of the fast-growing fungus Neurospora crassa.
By Megan Poinski • Oct. 25, 2022 -
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Tyson will pay $10.5M to settle Washington poultry price-fixing suit
The state-level lawsuit includes 16 other chicken producers, which the attorney general says drove up consumer prices since at least 2008.
By Chris Casey • Oct. 25, 2022 -
Courtesy of Beyond Meat
Beyond Meat’s plant-based steak launches at more than 5,000 stores
The product, the first of its kind widely available in U.S. grocery stores, could help turn the company’s fortunes, which have been mired recently by job cuts and slowing sales.
By Megan Poinski • Oct. 24, 2022 -
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Motif FoodWorks partners to improve dairy and meat alternatives
The agreement with precision fermentation specialist Vectron Biosolutions, which has mostly worked in the pharmaceutical space, focuses on improving taste, texture and nutrition levels.
By Megan Poinski • Oct. 21, 2022 -
Courtesy of Beyond Meat
Beyond Meat settles legal battles with Don Lee Farms
The settlement of two bitterly fought cases between the publicly traded company and its former co-manufacturer is confidential, but both sides say they are “satisfied with the outcome.”
By Megan Poinski • Oct. 19, 2022 -
Courtesy of Zero Egg
Zero Egg cracks into the plant-based sector with a versatile substitute
The Israel-based company’s product, made from soy, pea, chickpea and potato proteins, can swap for the chicken-produced staple for both breakfast and baking, says CEO Liron Nimrodi.
By Megan Poinski • Oct. 18, 2022 -
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USDA proposal focuses on reducing salmonella in poultry
The department’s proposed framework includes requiring breeders to test birds for the bacteria before selling it to meat companies in order to prevent outbreaks.
By Chris Casey • Oct. 17, 2022 -
Courtesy of Beyond Meat
Beyond Meat lays off 200 employees and slashes its revenue outlook
The plant-based meat company, which is eliminating about a fifth of its workforce after cutting staff in August, said the latest job reductions can drive more sustainable growth.
By Megan Poinski • Oct. 14, 2022 -
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U.S. Supreme Court weighs impact of California animal welfare law on industry, retail prices
The justices asked lawyers representing the pork industry and the state about the impact Proposition 12 will have on small producers and interstate commerce.
By Chris Casey • Oct. 12, 2022 -
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Pulp Culture and The Every Company partner to create protein-boosted alcohol
The better-for-you hard juice company is adding highly soluble and nutrient-dense animal-free egg protein to its new line of beverages.
By Megan Poinski • Oct. 12, 2022 -
Courtesy of Tofurky
Arkansas plant-based meat labeling restrictions are unconstitutional, judge rules
The court said terms like “burger” and “hot dog” on Tofurky’s clearly labeled plant-based items aren’t deceptive and provide consumers with important information about the products.
By Megan Poinski • Oct. 11, 2022 -
Courtesy of Sweet Earth
Nestlé sees green in plant-based business despite category slowdown
While the segment got overheated during the pandemic, a top executive said it remains a “strong consumer trend” and one the global food giant will continue to invest in.
By Christopher Doering • Oct. 11, 2022 -
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How the Supreme Court animal welfare case could reshape the pork sector
The Court heard oral arguments Tuesday on a challenge to California’s Prop 12, which defines how much space breeding pigs, veal calves and egg-laying hens should have in captivity.
By Chris Casey • Oct. 10, 2022 -
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ColumnLeftovers: Snoop Dogg’s THC snacks sizzle; Starkist hooks into Smart Bowls
The rap icon and entrepreneur is debuting onion ring-style edibles, and Brooklyn Beer taps West African “miracle grain” fonio for a craft beer.
By Food Dive staff • Oct. 7, 2022 -
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Impossible Foods lays off 6% of employees
The cuts are part of a company reorganization to target future growth, according to a memo from CEO Peter McGuinness seen by Food Dive.
By Megan Poinski • Oct. 6, 2022 -
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BlueNalu predicts 75% profit margin for its cultivated seafood
The California company said breakthrough technologies will make its production of bluefin tuna toro from cells more efficient and profitable once it opens a commercial-scale facility.
By Megan Poinski • Oct. 6, 2022 -
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Tyson to close offices in South Dakota, Chicago and relocate 1,000 workers
The meat and poultry giant said the positions would be transferred to its headquarters in Arkansas, and no layoffs would take place.
By Chris Casey • Oct. 6, 2022 -
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Tyson employees’ COVID lawsuit reinstated
A federal appeals court resuscitated the case after being dismissed by a district court in June 2021. It claims the meat company acted with gross negligence, ending in wrongful death.
By Chris Casey • Oct. 5, 2022 -
Preston Keres. (2018). "20181128-AMS-PJK-3666_TONED" [photograph]. Retrieved from USDA.
Plant employees can perform meat inspections, court rules
The new measure does not interfere with the federal government’s responsibility to ensure food is safe, according to the opinion.
By Megan Poinski • Oct. 3, 2022 -
Preston Keres. (2021). "202107122-FPAC-PJK-0386_TONED" [photograph]. Retrieved from USDA.
New rule seeks to stop discrimination among meat producers
USDA said the proposal aims to protect farmers, especially those who belong to vulnerable communities, against retaliation from large processors.
By Chris Casey • Oct. 3, 2022 -
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JBS shutters Planterra brand after 2 years
The global meat giant’s decision to close down its U.S. plant-based company is the latest blow for the once-hot sector.
By Megan Poinski • Oct. 3, 2022
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