Meat & Poultry: Page 34
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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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TrendlineTop 5 stories from Food Dive
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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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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Future Meat Technologies raises $347M and makes a $1.70 cell-based chicken breast
The Israeli cultivated meat company also has plans to break ground on a U.S. facility in 2022, with operations beginning in 2024.
By Megan Poinski • Dec. 20, 2021 -
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José Andrés joins board for Eat Just's cell-based meat
The celebrity chef pledged to serve cultured Good Meat chicken at one of his restaurants once the U.S. grants regulatory approval. He also will be a culinary advisor to the company.
By Megan Poinski • Dec. 15, 2021 -
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Wildtype agreement will bring cell-based sushi to grocery stores and restaurants
The partnership with Snowfox and Pokéworks could eventually bring cultivated salmon to more than 1,300 accessible locations.
By Megan Poinski • Dec. 13, 2021 -
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Motif FoodWorks launches heme ingredient and announces new production facility
Hemami, made through precision fermentation, can give plant-based meat a more authentic taste, the company said. It will be one of the components made in the planned 65,000-square-foot center set to open in 2022.
By Megan Poinski • Dec. 9, 2021 -
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Beyond Meat hires Tyson veterans in push to boost production and lower costs
By placing seasoned executives from the poultry giant in charge of operations and supply chain, the plant-based company looks to overcome issues that have hampered faster expansion.
By Chris Casey • Dec. 9, 2021 -
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Upside Foods develops animal-free growth medium for cell-based meat
Without relying on pricey substances from animals, the California-based cultured meat company says it can create chicken that is at parity with some upscale traditional options.
By Megan Poinski • Dec. 9, 2021 -
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McCain invests $55M in plant-based frozen brand Strong Roots
The global potato giant adds the Irish company known for Cauliflower Hash Browns and veggie burgers to its portfolio of partners in the trendy better-for-you space.
By Megan Poinski • Dec. 8, 2021 -
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Tindle's new take on plant-based chicken gets ready for its US debut
In just a year and a half, Singapore-based Next Gen Foods has raised $30 million for its clean-label and culinary-friendly poultry analog, and plans for this country to eventually be its largest market.
By Megan Poinski • Dec. 8, 2021 -
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The Every Company gets $175M investment
The funds will help the animal-free egg white company continue its expansion and commercialization of its ingredients made by precision fermentation.
By Megan Poinski • Dec. 7, 2021 -
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Meati hires General Mills exec to smooth its path to market in 2022
Scott Tassani will bring 30 years' experience to the maker of mycelium-based meat alternatives, which aims to begin direct-to-consumer sales next year.
By Megan Poinski • Dec. 1, 2021
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