Meat & Poultry: Page 4
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Nestlé brings rare spark to frozen pizza space with wood-fired DiGiorno
In the first major innovation for the category in a decade, the new offering caters to consumers who want premium products and restaurant experiences at home.
By Christopher Doering • June 5, 2025 -
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JBS USA to build $135M sausage plant in Iowa
The project comes as the meat giant, which has drawn criticism from environmentalists and Democratic lawmakers, moves closer to listing its shares in the U.S.
By Sarah Zimmerman • June 2, 2025 -
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Albertsons beefs up its private label offerings
Chef’s Counter, a new line of ready-to-cook marinated meats, features “adventurous flavors and globally inspired ingredients,” the supermarket chain said.
By Sam Silverstein • May 22, 2025 -
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Popping breath mints, chocolate with protein: 5 products showcase the future of snacking
Treats with health and nutritional benefits were front and center at the 2025 Sweets & Snacks Expo, where more than 1,000 exhibitors displayed innovations.
By Christopher Doering • May 20, 2025 -
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Sponsored by CargillMeat matters: Protein-driven offerings win foodservice customers
Consumers are hungrier than ever for protein, and they will spend to satisfy that desire, whether it's in the grocery store meat section, a meat-centric item at a drive-thru, or a ribeye at a casual dining steakhouse chain.
May 19, 2025 -
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Chobani buys plant-based food maker Daily Harvest
The acquisition broadens the dairy giant’s reach into ready-to-make meals that include smoothies, pasta and breakfast bowls.
By Christopher Doering • May 16, 2025 -
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T Hasegawa USA debuts meat flavoring for plant-based foods
The ingredients producer believes the product line can help alternative protein makers overcome the taste barrier it faces with consumers.
By Chris Casey • May 15, 2025 -
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MrBeast and Jack Link’s team up on jerky and meat sticks for kids
The beef snacks brand aims to grow its presence among Gen Z and Gen Alpha consumers by partnering with the YouTube star.
By Chris Casey • May 14, 2025 -
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Beyond Meat secures $100M to pay down debt as plant-based sales suffer
The alternative meat producer said volumes dropped by nearly a quarter in the U.S. due to a distribution hiccup and cautious consumer spending.
By Sarah Zimmerman • May 8, 2025 -
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Hain Celestial CEO exits as Sleepytime tea maker conducts portfolio review
The healthy food and beverage manufacturer’s stock has fallen to a record low as it struggles with mounting competition and falling sales.
By Christopher Doering • May 7, 2025 -
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ColumnLeftovers: Dunkin’ shakes up snacks with trail mix | Utz brings lemonade flavor to chips
The chain’s collaboration with Kar’s Nuts features the taste of its donuts and coffee, and Beyond Meat debuts chicken pieces for home cooked meals.
By Food Dive staff • May 2, 2025 -
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Conagra to sell Chef Boyardee to private equity firm for $600M
The sale comes as the CPG giant focuses on its core snacks and frozen meals offerings, including Slim Jim and Healthy Choice.
By Christopher Doering • May 1, 2025 -
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Consumer tolerance rises for high egg prices
The amount shoppers say they’re willing to pay has gone up, but still falls short of the actual price of eggs, Numerator found.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • April 30, 2025 -
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USDA withdraws plan to limit salmonella in raw poultry
The department is repealing the food safety measure in response to concerns from chicken and turkey producers that it would be too costly to implement.
By Sarah Zimmerman • April 29, 2025 -
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Sponsored by CargillAnimal protein takes center stage in 2025: Key insights for your food business
From beef to chicken to eggs, one thing is top-of-mind for consumers: more protein is essential to a healthy diet.
April 28, 2025 -
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Meat giant JBS gets SEC approval to list shares in US
Environmental groups and congressional lawmakers had pushed the agency to deny the company's request over its record on climate and corporate governance.
By Sarah Zimmerman • April 24, 2025 -
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OpinionBird flu is a recurring risk. It’s time food companies planned for it.
As egg prices remain volatile, businesses should think about embracing alternatives to the protein, writes Emma Ignaszewski of the Good Food Institute.
By Emma Ignaszewski • April 17, 2025 -
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Kraft Heinz enters plant-based desserts with oat milk Jell-O pudding
The food giant has launched several foods that eschew plant-based ingredients including cheese, mayonnaise, hot dogs and mac and cheese.
By Christopher Doering • April 15, 2025 -
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Cal-Maine to buy breakfast foods manufacturer for $258M
The purchase of Echo Lake Foods gives the country’s largest egg producer more of a presence in processed foods, while limiting exposure to volatile commodity prices.
By Sarah Zimmerman • April 15, 2025 -
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TreeHouse Foods to cut 150 corporate jobs in a cost-saving move
The restructuring, which includes the elimination of the company's chief commercial officer role, comes as the company has faced two major recalls since 2023.
By Christopher Doering • April 11, 2025 -
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Egg prices hit another record high ahead of Easter
Costs could soon come down as farms report fewer bird flu outbreaks and wholesale prices decrease.
By Sarah Zimmerman • April 10, 2025 -
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MycoTechnology’s honey truffle sweetener receives GRAS approval
The mushroom-based ingredients maker said its latest product can amplify caramel and citrus flavors while masking undesirable ones.
By Chris Casey • April 10, 2025 -
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Knorr mini meals generating big business for Unilever in the US
As consumers move away from three large meals a day, it’s creating a growth opportunity for a brand best known for side dishes and bouillon.
By Christopher Doering • April 9, 2025 -
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Grocers have the meats
Sales hit a record high in 2024, but there’s room for more innovation and personalized messaging to continue motivating shoppers, according to a report from FMI.
By Peyton Bigora • April 7, 2025 -
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Trump unveils sweeping tariffs, sparking further turmoil in food
A 10% duty on imports and reciprocal levies on 60 countries will raise consumer costs and “unintentionally harm iconic American manufacturers,” according to the Consumer Brands Association.
By Phil Neuffer • April 3, 2025
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