Meat & Poultry: Page 35


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    Organic soy prices in the US hit record highs

    An 18% decline in imports has resulted in price hikes that may affect manufacturers of everything from soy milk to organic poultry, Reuters reported.

    By Jessi Devenyns • Oct. 12, 2021
  • InnovoPro debuts chickpea-based texturized vegetable protein

    The Israel-based company hopes its allergen-free and non-GMO product will be popular, especially because the legume has a neutral taste.

    By Jessi Devenyns • Oct. 7, 2021
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    Trendline

    Top 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. 

    By Food Dive staff
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    Hormel partners with The Better Meat Co. to develop meat analog products

    The agreement is the first between a legacy food company and a startup that makes substitutes by fermentation. 

    By Oct. 6, 2021
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    Clara Foods becomes The Every Company and launches animal-free egg white protein

    ClearEgg, an odorless, tasteless and soluble substance that is naturally found in small quantities, is now available to amp up the nutrition in beverages and other products.

    By Oct. 5, 2021
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    75% of cell-based meat companies prefer the term 'cultivated' for their products

    The Good Food Institute polled 44 leaders in the space last month, finding the results matched up with a 2019 consumer study the advocacy group had done.  

    By Oct. 1, 2021
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    Private label losing ground to name brands, IRI says

    Supply chain challenges and consumers flush with cash have benefited national offerings, but inflation and the end of government aid programs could soon help store brands.

    By Sept. 30, 2021
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    Organic and animal welfare claims drive sales, SPINS finds

    These numbers, presented last week at Natural Products Expo East, show consumer concerns for health and sustainability spurred by the pandemic are continuing.

    By Jessi Devenyns • Sept. 28, 2021
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    Tofurky partners with Triton Algae to bring its ingredients to plant-based meat

    This is the first high-profile product announcement in the sector to include the one-celled organism's protein. These new items will hit stores in first-quarter 2022. 

    By Sept. 23, 2021
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    Broiler chicken industry points to sustainability gains over past decade

    The National Chicken Council’s inaugural report notes an 18% drop in emissions and improvements in animal welfare standards, despite recent negative press.

    By Sept. 22, 2021
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    Banza partners with Beyond Meat, Follow Your Heart on pizzas

    The fast-growing maker of foods from chickpeas moved into pizza last fall after previously adding rice to complement its line of pasta.

    By Jessi Devenyns • Sept. 21, 2021
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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 Sept. 21, 2021
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    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 Sept. 20, 2021
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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 Sept. 16, 2021
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    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 Sept. 15, 2021
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    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 Sept. 14, 2021
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    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.

    By Ryan Golden • Updated Sept. 10, 2021
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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 Sept. 9, 2021
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    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 Sept. 9, 2021
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    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 Sept. 7, 2021
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    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 Sept. 7, 2021
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    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
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    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 Updated Nov. 17, 2021
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    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
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    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 Aug. 30, 2021
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    Mainstreaming meatless

    Creating plant-based meat alternatives that even carnivores can crave.

    Aug. 30, 2021