Meat / Protein: Page 45


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    JBS gets $15,615 OSHA fine for fatal coronavirus outbreak

    While the meat processor is saying the citation is without merit, critics are calling it "measly" and offensive to the six workers who died. 

    By Lillianna Byington • Sept. 14, 2020
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    Enhance the texture of foods with walnuts

    Walnuts are one of the few ingredients that provide texture while delivering clean label functionality.

    Sept. 14, 2020
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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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    Leftovers: Coolhaus gets Ritz-y; Jelly Belly sweetens its offerings with premium chocolate

    The premium ice cream brand puts its spin on tradition with Crackers & Cream, and iconic Hostess Snacks come to protein powder.

    By Food Dive staff • Sept. 11, 2020
  • Smithfield settles with OSHA over COVID-19 outbreak

    The pork processing giant will pay a $13,494 fine and create a team of experts to develop health-preparedness training for workers.

    By Lillianna Byington • Updated Nov. 16, 2021
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    Plant-based NotCo gets $85M for US expansion

    The Chile-based company uses technology to mimic dairy, meat and eggs, and hopes to extend its success in Latin America with products available by early 2021.

    By Sept. 10, 2020
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    Tyson to pilot 7 medical clinics near meat plants

    After the coronavirus spread at its facilities, the meat giant announced it is partnering with Marathon Health to operate the health centers, which will open early next year.

    By Lillianna Byington • Sept. 4, 2020
  • Bunge invests $22.8M in pea and canola protein maker Merit

    The investment in the Canada-based upstart gives the agribusiness powerhouse a minority stake and will help accelerate its product launches.

    By Jessi Devenyns • Sept. 3, 2020
  • Consumer trends shifting toward health and wellness, ADM finds

    The pandemic has made more people interested in foods that benefit their immunity, metabolism and mental state, as well as solidified the plant-based sector, according to research from the ingredients giant.

    By Sept. 3, 2020
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    Nut butter maker Justin's expands into refrigerated bars

    The Hormel brand is entering a fast-growing segment of the food space but will find itself going up against similar offerings from Kind and Perfect Snacks.

    By Jessi Devenyns • Sept. 3, 2020
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    For Nestlé, the future of food is rooted in plants

    The Switzerland-based company is investing heavily in its Sweet Earth brand and other plant-based offerings to grow in a segment populated by heavyweight competitors and nimble upstarts.

    By Sept. 2, 2020
  • Marfrig, US dairy co-op boost sustainability pledge in animal agriculture

    The Brazilian company is launching a new line of carbon-neutral beef called Viva, while the Dairy Farmers of America is pledging to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions 30% by 2030. 

    By Jessi Devenyns • Aug. 31, 2020
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    Big CPGs struggle to gain market share during COVID-19 despite sales boost

    IRI data shows while large manufacturers grabbed shelf space at the height of the pandemic, upstarts are taking advantage of out-of-stocks and demand for variety to win it back. 

    By Aug. 31, 2020
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    Darigold names executives to drive its new ingredients business

    The Pacific Northwest farmers' co-op, which decided to move into the space two years ago, will build a factory to manufacture these products.

    By Jessi Devenyns • Aug. 27, 2020
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    Lightlife urges Impossible Foods and Beyond Meat to clean up their labels

    In an ad in several newspapers, the 41-year-old company says its burger made with 11 easily recognized ingredients represents a future that is "cleaner, tastier, and nutritionally superior."

    By Updated Aug. 26, 2020
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    Symrise TAPs into trends and expertise for new plant-based ingredient line

    The flavor and fragrance producer is also using the Taste for Alternative Protein platform to develop meat analogs that improve upon the taste, richness, masking, color and appearance of current offerings.

    By Jessi Devenyns • Aug. 20, 2020
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    Just is on track for profit and potential IPO, Reuters reports

    CEO Josh Tetrick told the outlet that a bump in plant-based egg sales due to stay-at-home orders could turn a profit for the company next year.

    By Aug. 20, 2020
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    Egg price gouging case against Cal-Maine dismissed in Texas

    The egg producer's successful motion to dismiss the case cited both the state and U.S. Constitutions. It could be trouble for a similar lawsuit in New York.

    By Aug. 19, 2020
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    JBS to restart plans for US IPO

    The world's top meat packer has tried to list its shares since at least 2015, but it has been dogged by scandals and corruption in Brazil, a meat recall and the coronavirus.

    By Aug. 17, 2020
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    Government and industry form alliance to protect meatpacking workers

    The agreement between the Department of Labor and the North American Meat Institute is being heavily criticized by unions that fear it only gives companies more power.

    By Lillianna Byington • Aug. 17, 2020
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    New study highlights consumers' plant protein preferences

    As plant-based foods grow in popularity, a new United Soybean Board Plant-based Protein Study provides valuable insights into consumer behavior and preferences.

    Aug. 17, 2020
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    Impossible Foods closes $200M funding round

    The plant-based giant has now raised a total of $1.5 billion since its founding in 2011, with $700 million of that in the last six months.

    By Aug. 14, 2020
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    How Gathered Foods got its new factory running during a pandemic

    Designing and building the 42,500-square-foot plant that has been making Good Catch plant-based seafood since May was enough of a challenge, founder Chris Kerr said, but coronavirus made it much more complicated.

    By Aug. 13, 2020
  • Smithfield Foods posts Q2 loss after spending $350M on coronavirus

    After a challenging quarter, the meat processor's CEO was more optimistic about the remainder of the year with the company's performance forecast "to rebound" this fall.

    By Lillianna Byington • Aug. 12, 2020
  • New York accuses Hillandale Farms of egg price gouging

    Early in the pandemic, the state said the producer made $4 million in two months from unlawful price increases, charging up to four times the price at the beginning of the year. 

    By Updated Aug. 12, 2020
  • Vital Farms launched Egg Bites, its first consumer product, in August 2020.
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    Vital Farms launches its first finished consumer product

    The microwaveable protein-packed Egg Bites are designed to bring convenience to the consumer who places a premium on ethical animal treatment and clean label eating, the company said.

    By Aug. 12, 2020