Meat & Poultry: Page 33
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Tyson's profits soar amid higher meat prices
Shares of the company hit an all-time high this week after it reported that demand for its meat products has not eased despite price increases.
By Chris Casey • Feb. 9, 2022 -
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Plant-based burger Everything Legendary raises $6M with backing from General Mills
Entrepreneur Russell Simmons also became a senior advisor to the Maryland-based brand, which was jumpstarted with a 2021 appearance on "Shark Tank."
By Megan Poinski • Feb. 8, 2022 -
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Deep DiveWhy famous people are joining food tech advisory boards
Hollywood A-listers including Leonardo DiCaprio and Ashton Kutcher, former government officials and other household names are working with companies, lending their expertise and cachet.
By Megan Poinski • Feb. 8, 2022 -
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Hormel Foods' snack brands thrive behind 'transformative' $3.35B Planters buy
The acquisition, the largest in the company's 131-year history, immediately became its biggest brand and opened up shelf space for other offerings in its portfolio.
By Christopher Doering • Feb. 7, 2022 -
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ColumnLeftovers: A Dozen Cousins serves up flavorful seasoning sauces; Arnold Palmer takes a swing at packaged nuts
The natural foods company brings Creole, Caribbean and Latin American kicks to main dishes and rice, and artichokes get a starring role in Cutting Vedge's plant-based meats.
By Food Dive staff • Feb. 4, 2022 -
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Tyson breaks ground on $355M bacon plant in Kentucky that will create 450 jobs
The meat and poultry processor will use the facility to make the pork product for its Wright and Jimmy Dean brands as demand for the protein increases.
By Chris Casey • Feb. 3, 2022 -
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Chobani deepens presence in dairy with move into milk, half and half
The new products will give the company access to markets collectively worth nearly $3 billion while further diversifying its product mix beyond its iconic Greek yogurt.
By Christopher Doering • Feb. 3, 2022 -
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Insects rise as a sustainable alternative protein option
Concerns around climate change and food scarcity provide bugs with a path forward. The only question: Will consumers bite?
By Chris Casey • Jan. 27, 2022 -
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Plant-based ingredients need $27B in infrastructure investments to meet 2030 demand, report says
The Good Food Institute found that if the segment keeps growing at current rates, these alternatives will represent 6% of meat consumption in eight years.
By Megan Poinski • Jan. 27, 2022 -
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Redefine Meat raises $135M for global expansion
The Israeli company makes 3D printed plant-based meat currently served in more than 200 high-end restaurants in its home country, as well as the U.K., Germany and the Netherlands.
By Megan Poinski • Jan. 27, 2022 -
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Deep DiveBeef has a sustainability problem. Is this the year the industry finds a fix?
As producers explore the potential of regenerative farming and emission-busting feed additives, critics argue that more compelling solutions deserve investment.
By Chris Casey • Jan. 27, 2022 -
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Upside Foods acquires cell-based lobster company Cultured Decadence
The purchase of the Wisconsin firm brings more scientists and technology to the California cultivated meat maker, as well as expertise in crustaceans and other seafood.
By Megan Poinski • Jan. 25, 2022 -
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How Quorn plans to win the chicken alternative category in 2022
New products, partnerships — including with Drew Barrymore — and improved messaging could help catapult the British meat analog maker to U.S. success.
By Megan Poinski • Jan. 24, 2022 -
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Tyson to lay off 200 workers at Kentucky poultry plant as product mix shifts
The meat giant said the job cuts are in response to growing consumer demand for convenience and its value-added, fully cooked chicken offering.
By Samantha Oller • Jan. 24, 2022 -
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Hain Celestial CEO zeroing in on M&A, with 'a lot of firepower' at his disposal
After several years of shedding brands, Mark Schiller said the health and wellness company has about $1 billion it can tap to boost its presence in snacks, plant-based meats and non-dairy beverages.
By Christopher Doering • Jan. 18, 2022 -
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Deep DiveWhy fermented meat analogs will steal the spotlight in 2022
As interest in plant-based food has surged, several companies using an age-old method to grow high-quality proteins are bringing a meat-like texture and sustainability story to plates across the U.S.
By Megan Poinski • Jan. 18, 2022 -
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How fava beans could become the next big thing in plant protein
The pulses are making high-profile appearances in products such as Beyond Chicken, and new research and facilities could elevate the ingredient's quality and reach.
By Megan Poinski • Jan. 13, 2022 -
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Plantish plans to launch whole-cut plant-based salmon in 2024
The Israel-based company uses 3D printing to make a product that looks nearly identical to a fish fillet from legume and algae ingredients.
By Megan Poinski • Jan. 13, 2022 -
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Smithfield Foods commits to halving food waste by 2030
The pork producer said it plans to achieve the goal through loss prevention, donating wasted food and repurposing waste into animal feed.
By Chris Casey • Jan. 7, 2022 -
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Chipotle, KFC and Donatos ring in 2022 with plant-based launches
Two out of the three products are limited-time offerings, but come as the plant-based meat market is expected to grow more than 20% per year through 2028.
By Alicia Kelso • Jan. 7, 2022 -
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Remilk raises $120M for animal-free dairy
The Israel-based company, which already has facilities in the U.S. and Europe, plans to use the funds to scale its proteins for use as ingredients.
By Megan Poinski • Jan. 6, 2022 -
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Biden gives small meat processors $1B to support competition
The administration aims to help independent players in a market dominated by large processors and make products more affordable to consumers.
By Chris Casey • Jan. 4, 2022 -
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Deep Dive6 trends shaping food and beverage growth in 2022
The lingering effects of the pandemic will continue to influence everything from consumers' meal choices to the ability of manufacturers to meet demand.
By Chris Casey , Christopher Doering , Megan Poinski • Jan. 4, 2022 -
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Top 10 food funding rounds of 2021
The year has had 13 unique investment periods where companies received more than $100 million — a trend that is not likely to end soon, experts say.
By Megan Poinski • Dec. 23, 2021 -
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OpinionFollow the technology: Why innovation is key to more sustainable food choices
Industry and government leaders should consider all routes to developing new protein sources to help feed a hungry world and cut emissions, writes former USDA Secretary Dan Glickman.
By Dan Glickman • Dec. 21, 2021
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