Meat & Poultry: Page 37


  • A woman eating Daring Foods' plant-based chicken
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    Deep Dive

    Why 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 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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    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
  • Nature's Fynd launched its first products - fermented cream cheese and breakfast patties - online in February 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 July 19, 2021
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    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 July 16, 2021
  • Van Leeuwen sold Kraft Macaroni & Cheese ice cream for National Ice Cream Day 2021.
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    Column

    Leftovers: 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 July 15, 2021
  • Future Meat Technologies opened its pilot plant in Israel in June 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 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 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 Updated Sept. 8, 2021
  • Beyond Meat launched plant-based Beyond Chicken Tenders at foodservice outlets in July 2021.
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    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 July 8, 2021
  • Aleph Farms unveiled the world's first slaughter-free steak in February 2021.
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    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 July 7, 2021
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    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 July 7, 2021
  • Brazil's Future Farm expanded to the U.S. in July 2021 featuring ground-plant-based-meat products.
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    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 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 Updated July 9, 2021
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    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
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    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 June 28, 2021
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    Leftovers: 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
  • An employee works among bioreactors at Future Meat Technologies' pilot plant in Rehovot, Israel.
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    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 June 24, 2021
  • Cans of Bush's Beans
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    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 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 June 22, 2021
  • Impossible Foods received a CN label, putting it in the market to be served in public school cafeterias.
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    Deep Dive

    How 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 June 21, 2021
  • Nature's Fynd released this photo of products made using its fungus-based Fy protein.
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    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 June 21, 2021
  • Hostess launched Crispy Minis in June 2021.
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    Leftovers: 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
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    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 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 June 16, 2021