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COVID-19 accelerates RethinkX predictions of meat and dairy collapse by 2030, founder says
James Arbib, who started the think tank behind the 2019 report, said at a virtual conference last week that health needs, supply chain issues and hazards of the meat industry have all been laid bare during the pandemic.
By Megan Poinski • March 22, 2021 -
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Mondelez buys majority stake in sports nutrition company Grenade
The U.K.-based maker of high protein bars, shakes and spreads gives the Oreo and Triscuit owner a larger presence in better-for-you snacking.
By Christopher Doering • March 22, 2021 -
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TrendlineTop 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.
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$3.1B invested in alternative proteins in 2020, report says
The record-breaking number represents more than half of all the cash raised by companies in the plant-based, fermented and cell-based segments in the last decade, the Good Food Institute found.
By Megan Poinski • March 19, 2021 -
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Benson Hill doubles down on plant-based ingredients with new business units
The divisions will help the food technology company improve yellow pea and soy ingredients for plant-based offerings while maximizing the functional potential of produce.
By Samantha Oller • March 18, 2021 -
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Deep DivePlant-based cheese is full of startups. Will dairy providers get into the segment?
New companies and entrenched plant-based food makers are bringing growth and innovation to the sector, while most traditional cheese makers are hanging back. Are they missing an opportunity, or is it not worth their effort?
By Megan Poinski • March 16, 2021 -
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Cargill invests $475M to increase soy processing capacity as demand surges
The food processor is making its facilities more efficient and expanding operations to capitalize on increasing consumption due to population growth and plant-based eating.
By Lauren Manning • March 11, 2021 -
Hormel, Tyson and Smithfield among those accused in pork price-fixing scheme
Sysco said the companies, which control 80% of the wholesale pork market, caused the food distributor to pay more than it otherwise would have for the meat.
By Christopher Doering • March 10, 2021 -
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Conagra may sell Hebrew National, other brands to JBS for $700M, WSJ reports
A deal with the beef, pork and poultry processor, which is likely weeks away, also could include Egg Beaters and Odom's Tennessee Pride.
By Christopher Doering • March 10, 2021 -
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Cell-based meat has huge environmental benefits and could be at price parity by 2030, reports say
Two studies from CE Delft detail massive reduction in land and resources needed to produce cell-based food and examine how much it could cost when factories are fully operational.
By Megan Poinski • March 9, 2021 -
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Kind debuts frozen breakfast smoothie bowl as consumers flock to the morning meal
The product marks the latest development in a period of rapid expansion for the company, which has moved into frozen, refrigerated, chocolate, energy bars and snack mixes since the start of 2020.
By Christopher Doering • March 9, 2021 -
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Sponsored by Applied Food SciencesThe heart of plant-based meats
No disrespect to the original veggie burgers, but consumers may never settle for dry, spongy patties again–not after trying an Impossible Burger. The bar is set on what is forecasted to be an $85 billion industry by 2030.
March 8, 2021 -
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Let's make a deal: How Nestlé is using M&A and multibillion-dollar divestitures to shape its portfolio
With more than $30 billion in transactions since 2018, the world's largest food company is refocusing its offerings on faster-growing categories popular with consumers.
By Christopher Doering • March 1, 2021 -
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Beyond Meat signs global partnerships with McDonald's and Yum Brands
The plant-based meat producer will be the "preferred supplier" for the patty in the planned McPlant sandwich, and is creating menu items for KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut.
By Alicia Kelso • Feb. 26, 2021 -
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Why chocho may be the next big plant-based protein
A native Ecuadoran athlete discovered the potential of the often-overlooked crop that grows in his home country. He started Mikuna Foods to turn it into products and an ingredient.
By Megan Poinski • Feb. 25, 2021 -
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ChickP strikes partnership with Socius Ingredients as part of US product rollout
The 90% chickpea isolate, which is being targeted for use in dairy alternatives, baked products and gluten-free foods, has a dense nutritional profile and neutral flavor.
By Christopher Doering • Feb. 25, 2021 -
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General Mills' Epic debuts bar with beef raised through regenerative farming
The product, which will be sold exclusively at Whole Foods and online, carries a seal certifying it was made using farming techniques that help put carbon underground.
By Barbara Smith • Feb. 23, 2021 -
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Mosa Meat raises $10M to scale cell-based meat
The investment closes the Dutch company's $85 million Series B round, which it says will help it scale up in order to bring slaughter-free hamburgers to European consumers in 2022.
By Megan Poinski • Feb. 23, 2021 -
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Kalsec takes an all-natural approach to food trends
The family-owned producer of colors and ingredients has tapped into growing demand for plant-based and sustainable offerings.
By Christopher Doering • Feb. 18, 2021 -
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Nature's Fynd launches fermented cream cheese and sausage online
The products, which sold out in hours, are a taste of what the company says it plans to roll out later this year.
By Megan Poinski • Feb. 16, 2021 -
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Puris partners with Livekindly to accelerate plant-based adoption
The goal of the joint ventures is to bring plant-based crops to other parts of the world while reducing waste when these commodities are turned into food.
By Christopher Doering • Feb. 11, 2021 -
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Aleph Farms unveils world's first cell-based ribeye steak
The Israeli company worked with researchers and utilized 3D bioprinting to make a piece of meat that looks like it came from a slaughtered cow, complete with differentiated fat cells.
By Megan Poinski • Feb. 10, 2021 -
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Danone's 'big runway' for growth is built on brand relevance, N. America CEO says
Shane Grant is feeling optimistic about the company's dominance in dairy and plant-based, even as an activist investor questions its larger strategy.
By Christopher Doering • Feb. 9, 2021 -
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The road to Chobani's IPOChobani considering 2021 IPO valuing it at up to $10B, WSJ reports
Chobani Founder and CEO Hamdi Ulukaya said the company will look at "all options carefully to fuel our ambitious plans" with a stock offering "definitely one exciting direction."
By Christopher Doering • Feb. 5, 2021 -
Smithfield Foods hit with FTC complaint tied to sustainability claims
The nation's largest pork producer said the filing made by nine consumer and environmental groups "contains false allegations and is without merit."
By Christopher Doering • Feb. 4, 2021 -
Hormel completes $3.35B purchase of Planters from Kraft Heinz
The acquisition by the Minnesota company complements its Skippy and Justin's offerings while allowing Kraft Heinz to focus its portfolio on faster-growing, trendier brands.
By Christopher Doering • Updated June 7, 2021
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