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Courtesy of Aleph Farms
Aleph Farms closes $105M funding round to bring cell-based meat to market in 2022
The Israeli company, which has partnerships to produce cultured meat in several countries, will use the funds to scale manufacturing, expand its international presence and develop products and technology.
By Megan Poinski • July 7, 2021 -
Courtesy of Meati
Meati raises $50M for whole-cut meat alternatives
The Colorado company that uses mycelium to make analogs of steak, chicken and jerky will use the funds to complete its 80,000-square-foot plant as it eyes a 2022 launch for its products.
By Megan Poinski • July 7, 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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Courtesy of Future Farm
Brazil's Future Farm launches its US expansion with the mission to democratize plant-based meat
The South American brand has spread to 23 countries since 2019, but plans to draw up to 65% of its sales from the U.S. market within a couple years, says U.S. CEO and former Red Bull exec Alexandre Ruberti.
By Megan Poinski • July 6, 2021 -
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Tyson recall expands to nearly 9M pounds of ready-to-eat frozen chicken
The USDA updated poundage figures after receiving more information about the affected product, which has been linked to three cases of listeriosis.
By Christopher Doering • Updated July 9, 2021 -
Courtesy of Soft Robotics
Tyson invests in AI-enabled robotics firm to boost worker productivity
The meat and poultry processor's venture capital arm took part in a $10 million funding round for Soft Robotics, a provider of technology for handling fragile and irregularly shaped items.
By Samantha Oller • June 30, 2021 -
Courtesy of Formo
About 65% of US consumers are willing to try animal-free dairy cheese
The study, done by precision fermentation company Formo and the University of Bath, found people in five countries thought the product wouldn't be as tasty as the traditional version, but would be similar in terms of health and safety.
By Megan Poinski • June 28, 2021 -
Courtesy of Hershey
ColumnLeftovers: Reese’s takes a chip off the old block; Kraft Heinz further cracks into breakfast-to-go
The Hershey candy favorite is adding crispy potato bits to get a salty/sweet combo, while Kashi launches no-sugar-added shredded wheat cereal with raisins.
By Food Dive staff • June 25, 2021 -
Courtesy of Future Meat Technologies
Cell-based meat plants come online for Future Meat Technologies and Wildtype
The Israeli company plans to commercialize its products for the U.S. and other markets at its facility, while the high-end seafood startup has built an educational center and sushi tasting room at its San Francisco factory.
By Megan Poinski • June 24, 2021 -
How Bush's plans to keep people interested in beans beyond the pandemic
With product innovations and a rebrand as "That Beautiful Bean Co.," the 113-year-old manufacturer is angling for the attention of younger consumers.
By Megan Poinski • June 23, 2021 -
Sanderson Farms considers sale, WSJ reports
After rejecting an unsolicited takeover offer in October, the nation's third-largest chicken producer has reportedly hired advisers and is attracting interest from smaller poultry providers.
By Megan Poinski • June 22, 2021 -
Courtesy of Impossible Foods
Deep DiveHow Impossible Foods is getting Gen Z interested in plant-based meat
With its products in public school cafeterias and a teen-focused website that connects animal agriculture to global warming, the company aims to feed and educate the next generation.
By Megan Poinski • June 21, 2021 -
Courtesy of Nature's Fynd
Nature's Fynd protein gets green light from FDA
Regulators had no questions about the company's research into the safety of its fermented protein, which it plans to use as a meat and dairy analog and in a myriad of other products in launches later this year.
By Megan Poinski • June 21, 2021 -
Courtesy of Hostess Brands
ColumnLeftovers: Hostess launches Crispy Minis; Twisted Tea gets a little saucy
The small wafers layer creme between cookies in a resealable pouch, and Soonish debuts a better-for-you beer that includes banana, millet, sorghum and honey.
By Food Dive staff • June 18, 2021 -
Courtesy of Nestle
Pace of M&A, divestitures likely to increase in 2021, survey finds
Kearney said the financial stimulus, low interest rates, large cash stockpiles and strong equity markets have created a climate favorable for sellers.
By Christopher Doering • June 16, 2021 -
Motif FoodWorks closes $226M funding round
The plant-based ingredients company, which expects to get its first two offerings on the market this year, plans to use the funds for expansion and more R&D.
By Megan Poinski • June 16, 2021 -
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Specialty food sales hit record $170.4B in 2020
A rise in home cooking and baking bolstered demand for pantry staples, while more online shopping pressured the segment, according to the Specialty Food Association.
By Lauren Manning • June 15, 2021 -
Courtesy of Chobani
Chobani leans into demand for healthier foods with no-sugar yogurt
The dairy giant has expanded its portfolio during the past few years to include offerings that cater to hot trends in the food space such as probiotics and protein.
By Christopher Doering • June 14, 2021 -
Courtesy of Badass
ColumnLeftovers: Alkaline water maker wants to be Badass; Just add water and oil for Jada's plant-based meat
The new beverage brand sources its nutrient-rich water from melting glaciers, and Torani creates an allergen-free chocolate hazelnut flavor.
By Food Dive staff • June 11, 2021 -
Courtesy of Tyson Foods
Meatpackers fail to secure protection with new OSHA COVID-19 safety rule
The segment was instead issued optional guidance that includes staggering breaks and spacing unvaccinated workers — recommendations that a union leader said are "unenforceable" and place employees at risk.
By Christopher Doering • June 11, 2021 -
Courtesy of Geltor
Geltor debuts vegan collagen for food and beverages
Made through the company's proprietary fermentation process, PrimaColl is said to match the functional properties of the animal-based equivalent.
By Samantha Oller • June 10, 2021 -
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JBS USA is spending $130M to boost beef capacity amid growing demand
The world's largest meat producer also said it is doling out more than $150 million in annualized pay increases to workers across its nine U.S. beef plants.
By Christopher Doering • June 10, 2021 -
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Tyson pledges to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050
The meat producer's initiatives include eliminating deforestation in its global supply chain and using 50% renewable energy in its U.S. operations by 2030.
By Lauren Manning • June 10, 2021 -
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Simulate raises $50M to expand its plant-based chicken
The latest funding round, which will help it compete in an increasingly popular space, values the maker of Gen Z-styled Nuggs and Discs at more $250 million, according to Bloomberg.
By Megan Poinski • June 9, 2021 -
Paula Bronstein via Getty Images
Deep DiveMeat processors wrestle with worker shortages as US economy reopens from COVID-19
With protein demand soaring, companies like Tyson Foods are offering employees better benefits and flexible hours as they consider wider use of automation throughout their businesses.
By Christopher Doering • June 9, 2021 -
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The Better Meat Co. unveils mycoprotein fermentation line
During the past three years, the company has been secretly developing a 13,000-square-foot plant where it can produce thousands of pounds each month of the protein, which can serve as a beef, chicken or seafood substitute.
By Megan Poinski • June 8, 2021
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