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Retrieved from Pilgrim's Pride on September 23, 2020
JBS withdraws proposal to buy the rest of Pilgrim's Pride
The poultry producer repeatedly rejected the Brazilian company's offers, saying the price it put forward was too low.
By Megan Poinski , Christopher Doering • Updated Feb. 17, 2022 -
Courtesy of Impossible Foods
Ahead of potential IPO, Impossible Foods promotes chief accountant to CFO
David Borecky, who oversaw $700 million in capital raises to help the company grow its footprint during the pandemic, is prioritizing reduced prices to increase accessibility to its plant-based meat.
By Jane Thier • Aug. 12, 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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Impossible Sausage debuts in grocery stores
The plant-based pork product, which first launched in foodservice in 2020, will be available in Savory and Spicy varieties at several retail locations nationwide.
By Megan Poinski • Aug. 11, 2021 -
Courtesy of Finless Foods
Why Finless Foods is taking the plunge into plant-based fish
The company, one of the first dedicated to cell-based seafood, created the product while doing R&D for its cultured bluefin tuna and sees it as a way to transform into a food producer.
By Megan Poinski • Aug. 9, 2021 -
Sanderson Farms to be acquired by Cargill and Continental Grain for $4.53B
Combining the poultry producer with Continental's Wayne Farms subsidiary will give the new entity about 15% of U.S. chicken production. The deal is subject to regulatory approval.
By Megan Poinski , Christopher Doering • Updated Aug. 9, 2021 -
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Food and retail companies found broiler chicken welfare working group
Nestlé, Panera Bread, Target, Sodexo and Aramark are among the founding members of the coalition, which will work with Compassion in World Farming to help companies transition to more humanely sourced poultry.
By Lauren Manning , Samantha Oller • Aug. 4, 2021 -
Courtesy of Tyson Foods
Tyson to require COVID-19 vaccinations for entire US workforce
The meat processor would be the largest food company in the country to mandate the shot, as the delta variant triggers a wave of new infections.
By Samantha Oller • Aug. 4, 2021 -
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Motif partners with mechanical engineers and dental experts to understand the science of chewing
The science-based ingredients company is working with two U.K. universities, with plans to solve for the dry texture of plant-based proteins.
By Megan Poinski • Aug. 3, 2021 -
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Why MycoTechnology and Planterra are joining forces in plant-based
With a similar attitude toward innovation, the fermented ingredients maker and JBS USA's alternative protein subsidiary say this partnership adds to R&D and new product possibilities.
By Megan Poinski • July 29, 2021 -
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ADM acquires non-GMO soy ingredients maker Sojaprotein
The purchase of the Serbia-based company for an undisclosed amount continues the agribusiness giant's push to expand its plant protein manufacturing capabilities.
By Lauren Manning • July 29, 2021 -
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Wicked Kitchen launches at 2,500 Kroger and Sprouts stores nationwide
A week after closing a $14 million investment round, the U.K. brand, which made its name at Tesco and is headed by big names in the U.S. food business, brings a wide variety of SKUs to consumers.
By Megan Poinski • July 27, 2021 -
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Plant-based NotCo gets $235M for expansion
The funds bring the valuation of the Chilean company, which uses artificial intelligence to create realistic plant-based substitutes, to $1.5 billion.
By Megan Poinski • July 26, 2021 -
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Deep DiveInside Hain Celestial's fight to regain its swagger
Once a disjointed collection of brands and close to having its stock delisted, the organic and natural products leader has cut money-losing products, prioritized innovation and improved its credibility with retailers.
By Christopher Doering • July 26, 2021 -
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Plant-based cheese maker Nobell Foods raises $75M for expansion
The California-based company, which gets casein protein from bioengineered soybeans, is eyeing a late 2022 product launch.
By Megan Poinski • July 23, 2021 -
How will plant-based chicken impact traditional poultry?
The industry has been largely silent about threats the analogs may pose, with some poultry companies even dabbling in alternative products.
By Megan Poinski • July 21, 2021 -
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Deep DiveWhy chicken is taking over plant-based meat
With Beyond Meat and Impossible Foods entering the space and new options filling freezer cases, the potential for the poultry analog suddenly seems limitless.
By Megan Poinski • July 20, 2021 -
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Kellogg's RX brand launches protein-rich cereals
The move into better-for-you cereal marks the latest in a series of extensions that has included kid snacks, nut butters and oats.
By Lauren Manning • July 20, 2021 -
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Nature's Fynd closes $350M investment round
The fermented protein company will use the funds to accelerate growth, with plans for a wide-scale 2022 product launch.
By Megan Poinski • July 19, 2021 -
Courtesy of Impossible Foods
Impossible Foods plans to debut chicken nuggets this fall
The plant-based company will introduce prototypes at a trade show this week, and told Bloomberg it is eyeing a launch in foodservice, then retail.
By Megan Poinski • July 16, 2021 -
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ColumnLeftovers: Kraft Macaroni & Cheese enters the ice cream aisle; Coors Light crafts a game-winning brew
The food company partners with Van Leeuwen to mix together two iconic comfort foods, and Johnsonville turns sausage into bacon-like strips.
By Food Dive Staff • July 16, 2021 -
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JBS USA latest food maker to tie environmental performance goals to executive pay
The meat processor, while avoiding specifics on the commitment, joins other CPGs such as Unilever and Danone that have made similar pledges.
By Christopher Doering • July 15, 2021 -
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Nestlé works with Future Meat Technologies to explore cell-based meat's potential
The announcement stops short of disclosing any guarantees of product development between the two companies.
By Megan Poinski • July 14, 2021 -
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Smithfield Foods names its second CEO in less than a year
Company veteran Shane Smith will assume the top role at the pork processor. He takes over immediately for Dennis Organ, who is stepping down for personal reasons.
By Christopher Doering • July 12, 2021 -
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Biden plans to crack down on meat price fixing
As prices for consumers climb, a White House blog post runs down the initiatives the administration is pursuing to level the playing field.
By Megan Poinski • Updated Sept. 8, 2021 -
Courtesy of Beyond Meat
Beyond Chicken Tenders launch in foodservice
Beyond Meat's new offering, which is primarily made with fava bean protein, is available at hundreds of locations nationwide starting today.
By Megan Poinski • July 8, 2021
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