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How Aqua Cultured Foods plans to own the whole cut seafood analog space
The startup uses a combination of fermentation techniques to make products that have a look, texture and nutritional profile similar to those from animals.
By Megan Poinski • Sept. 21, 2021 -
Deep Dive
Technology is revolutionizing food, but how can it be explained to consumers?
Companies are making real dairy, meat and eggs without animals and using fermentation to produce new analogs, but the challenge is describing it in a way that sounds appetizing — and not like science fiction.
By Megan Poinski • Sept. 20, 2021 -
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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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Roquette invests $13M in plant protein R&D center
The ingredients company, which has been a leader in pea protein, aims to develop next-generation products at the new facility in France.
By Chris Casey • Sept. 16, 2021 -
Alternative seafood has vast growth potential, report says
The Good Food Institute study showed sales of plant-based and fermented products in the category increased 23% in 2020.
By Megan Poinski • Sept. 15, 2021 -
Meatable and DSM partner to lower cell-based meat costs
The cultured meat maker will work with the ingredients and biotech company to develop a less expensive growth medium for cultivated pork and beef, and improve their taste and texture.
By Megan Poinski • Sept. 14, 2021 -
Feds to require large employers mandate coronavirus vaccine
The requirements will impact some 80 million workers in private sector businesses, in addition to many federal employees and contractors, the White House said.
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Equinom provides improved pea protein to Meatless Farm
The custom ingredient, developed from years of breeding, has 50% more protein than competitors and will be available to select manufacturers later this year.
By Megan Poinski • Sept. 9, 2021 -
Tyson launches into kids snacking with Hillshire Farm Snacked packs
The company is positioning the refrigerated kits that feature meats, cheeses and desserts as a healthier alternative with higher-quality ingredients.
By Chris Casey • Sept. 9, 2021 -
USDA to provide $700M in grants to meatpackers, farm workers impacted by COVID-19
Secretary Tom Vilsack said while the pandemic placed frontline employees at a physical risk, the virus' impact on their finances shouldn't be ignored.
By Christopher Doering • Sept. 7, 2021 -
Impossible Chicken Nuggets launch in restaurants
The plant-based powerhouse's latest offering is on a handful of menus now and will be at more than 10,000 grocery stores by the end of the year, the company says.
By Megan Poinski • Sept. 7, 2021 -
Tyson wins union support for worker vaccine mandate
An agreement with the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union granting paid sick leave to fully vaccinated employees comes shortly after the FDA approved Pfizer's COVID-19 shot.
By Jessi Devenyns • Sept. 6, 2021 -
USDA extends comment period for cell-based meat labeling
After several requests, the agency said it will be accepting responses on the issue until Dec. 2.
By Megan Poinski • Updated Nov. 17, 2021 -
Kellogg's VC arm doubles down on duckweed in $21.5M funding round
For the second time in a little over a year, Eighteen94 Capital has invested in Plantible, a startup that is developing a protein from the aquatic plant said to be indistinguishable from animal protein.
By Jessi Devenyns • Sept. 2, 2021 -
Tyson investing $300M in fully cooked chicken plant
The new facility will produce Any'tizer appetizers and chicken nuggets, and is slated to open in spring 2023.
By Chris Casey • Aug. 30, 2021 -
Sponsored by Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition
Mainstreaming meatless
Creating plant-based meat alternatives that even carnivores can crave.
Aug. 30, 2021 -
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Leftovers: PepsiCo gets Flamin' Hot, Captain Morgan seeks treasure in RTD cocktails
The snacks and drinks maker announced a new super-spiced Doritos Dinamita chip and a hot take on Mtn Dew; and Entenmann's baked up a sweet protein powder.
By Food Dive staff • Aug. 27, 2021 -
Oscar Mayer teams with Lyft to convert Wienermobile into ride-hailing vehicle
Lyft users in several U.S. cities will be surprised by the 27-foot hot dog car when they order an XL ride over the coming days.
By Peter Adams • Aug. 25, 2021 -
Vow and Nourish team up to make cell-based meat with animal-free fat
The Australian companies are joining forces to eventually make a product with a taste and mouthfeel superior to its animal counterpart.
By Megan Poinski • Aug. 25, 2021 -
General Mills eyes animal-free dairy with new brand website
It's not clear if Renegade Creamery is an actual product line that is in the works from the Minneapolis-based manufacturer, but if it is, it could be a big development for the up-and-coming segment.
By Megan Poinski • Updated Aug. 24, 2021 -
Planterra opens R&D center at expanded headquarters
The U.S. plant-based subsidiary of Brazilian meat giant JBS plans to test and develop new products at the Colorado facility as it harnesses innovation to grow in the highly competitive space.
By Samantha Oller • Aug. 23, 2021 -
Quorn aims to ramp up US presence with new culinary center
While the facility is equipped to test and innovate all of the company's products, it will focus on the increasingly popular chicken category.
By Jessi Devenyns • Aug. 20, 2021 -
US-based research center to examine the potential of insect protein in food
Texas A&M University, with the support of industrial partners including Mars and Tyson, will focus on different aspects of wide-scale commercialized farming of insect protein.
By Jessi Devenyns • Aug. 19, 2021 -
Upside Foods partners with chef Dominique Crenn to serve its cell-based chicken
The first U.S. female chef to get three Michelin stars will be a culinary counsel and recipe development assistant to the company. She will make its cultured chicken the first meat on her menu in years, once it gets regulatory approval.
By Megan Poinski • Aug. 19, 2021 -
Beyond Meat files for trademark on Beyond Milk name
The document filed with the U.S. government said the patent would cover "making milk shakes; coffee or tea beverages with milk or milk substitutes."
By Christopher Doering • Aug. 17, 2021 -
Publix cooks up its own line of plant-based tenders
Its Greenwise "chickenless" tenders will hit stores this week, on the heels of a plant-based burger that rolled out under the store brand in April.
By Jeff Wells • Aug. 13, 2021