Meat / Protein: Page 4

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    General Mills shuts down innovation unit, pauses venture investments

    The Cheerios maker said the changes are part of a broader shift in how the Minnesota company pursues new growth.

    By • March 5, 2025
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    USDA rolls out $1B strategy to lower egg prices, curb bird flu

    The five-pronged plan, which includes vaccine research and temporary import options, comes after the agency was hit hard by sweeping government layoffs. 

    By Peyton Bigora • March 5, 2025
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    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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    Beyond Meat cutting 6% of workforce to reduce expenses

    The layoffs come as the plant-based meat sector sees a slowdown in demand, forcing brands to shrink staff and strengthen finances.

    By • Feb. 27, 2025
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    Why food makers aren’t afraid of GLP-1 drugs

    Companies such as PepsiCo and Mondelēz haven’t seen an impact on business, while Healthy Choice maker Conagra sees the medications as a boon for some of its products.

    By • Feb. 27, 2025
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    Impossible Foods hires Chobani veteran to juice plant-based demand

    Meredith Madden, who most recently served as CEO of The Kraft Heinz Not Company, is tasked with steering the company amid slumping consumer interest in meat alternatives.

    By • Feb. 25, 2025
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    Nestlé largely ‘immune’ to tariff impact, CEO says

    While the Nespresso maker is closely watching global trade and tariffs, it benefits from having regional production facilities.

    By • Feb. 13, 2025
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    Wonder bread owner Flowers Foods positioned to weather GLP-1 uncertainty, CEO says

    Ryals McMullian noted consumers are moving away from traditional white and wheat bread into organic, keto, gluten-free and premium areas.

    By • Feb. 12, 2025
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    JBS spends $200M to expand US beef production

    The investment by the Brazil-based meat giant comes as it prepares for a rebound in the cattle supply after a period of contraction. 

    By • Feb. 10, 2025
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    Leftovers: Pringles aims to score with Miller Lite Beer Can Chicken flavor | Harry Potter inspires latest Keebler cookies

    The Kellanova brand announced three chip flavor launches ahead of the big game, and Hormel unveiled a new tray of bold and spicy meats.

    By Food Dive staff • Feb. 7, 2025
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    Ingredion invests $100M in Indianapolis plant to grow texture business

    The facility will also install modernized equipment to improve efficiency and reliability while reducing its greenhouse gas emissions.

    By • Feb. 6, 2025
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    PepsiCo to focus on value, healthier offerings amid slump in snacks

    CEO Ramon Laguarta said the Doritos maker hasn’t seen a “direct impact” from GLP-1 medications despite higher consumer interest in health and wellness.

    By • Feb. 5, 2025
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    Tyson chicken earnings pop as consumers prioritize protein

    Growing demand for convenient meals is pushing the poultry giant to expand its presence in foodservice and the frozen aisle.

    By • Feb. 4, 2025
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    Canada pauses tariffs on US food and alcohol after Trump delays trade action

    Retaliatory tariffs would have targeted $155 billion worth of American goods including beef, pork, orange juice, coffee and spirits.

    By Edwin Lopez • Updated Feb. 3, 2025
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    What food and beverage stakeholders need to know for 2025

    Analysts say the adoption of GLP-1 drugs, the expansion of AI and the growth of multi-billion-dollar M&A deals chart an unpredictable path for the industry this year.

    By Food Dive staff • Jan. 31, 2025
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    Meat giant JBS breaks into the egg business

    A merger with South American producer Mantiqueira Brasil comes amid soaring U.S. egg prices.

    By • Jan. 30, 2025
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    US detects rare bird flu strain H5N9 in poultry for first time

    The finding at a California duck farm is raising alarms among public health experts that bird flu could further mutate into “unpredictable new viruses.”

    By • Jan. 30, 2025
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    ‘Topsy-turvy’ Super Bowl food prices reflect volatile market: Wells Fargo

    While consumers are willing to pay more for some items, they are being more choosy about which ones to purchase, according to the bank’s chief agricultural economist.

    By • Jan. 30, 2025
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    Aji Amarillo pepper to enter more food and beverage items, McCormick says

    Grown in Peru, the ingredient features fruity, tropical notes with moderate heat. It is used in everything from seafood and poultry to sauces and salsas.

    By • Jan. 30, 2025
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    Egg prices could break more records in 2025

    The USDA expects consumer costs to rise another 20% this year as bird flu devastates commercial flocks.

    By • Jan. 29, 2025
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    Mondelēz’s BelVita launches energy snack bites

    The offering is being marketed by the food giant as a mid-morning snack that bridges the gap between breakfast and lunch.

    By • Jan. 29, 2025
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    Ferrero buys protein snack company Power Crunch

    The purchase expands the Nutella maker's presence in the better-for-you category while increasing its U.S. footprint. 

    By • Jan. 24, 2025
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    Perdue Farms to shutter Tennessee chicken plant

    The company is set to close the facility at the end of March, eliminating 433 jobs.

    By Nathan Owens • Jan. 23, 2025
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    Danone’s yogurt sales surge among US consumers using GLP-1 drugs

    Oikos and its other popular brands are seeing a spike in demand as people taking the weight-loss medications turn to the portion-controlled snacks to meet their nutritional needs.

    By • Jan. 22, 2025
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    Hormel Foods CEO to retire after 36 years with the Spam maker

    The departure of James Snee, who took over the top post in 2016, is the third leader from a major food company to announce they are leaving since December.

    By • Jan. 14, 2025
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    Louis Dreyfus buys BASF’s food and health ingredients business

    The food processor seeks to dominate the plant-based space while chemical producer BASF shifts its focus to other areas.

    By • Jan. 9, 2025