Meat / Protein: Page 47


  • Vital Farms eggs and cooked in Vital Farms butter
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    Pasture-raised egg producer Vital Farms files for IPO

    The 13-year-old company's products, which are sold in retailers including Kroger, Target and Whole Foods, posted sales of $140.7 million in 2019.

    By July 10, 2020
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    Krave owner boosts stake in premium jerky with Chef's Cut acquisition

    Jon Sebastiani, founder of Sonoma Brands, said the purchase helps it establish a dominant position in the premium meat snack space and gives it scale to compete against legacy offerings.

    By July 9, 2020
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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
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    Impossible Foods CFO: Converting 'hypergrowth' into long-term sustainability

    Grocery demand for fresh or frozen plant-based meats surged 300% in March, while store sales of Impossible Burger have more than doubled every month since April, according to David Lee.

    By Jane Thier • July 8, 2020
  • Perfect Day co-founders Ryan Pandya and Perumal Gandhi with a host of prototypes in December 2019
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    Perfect Day announces $160M in funding

    The investment, led by the Canada Pension Plan Investment Fund, brings the animal-free dairy company's Series C cash raise to $300 million and bolsters its sustainability claims.

    By July 8, 2020
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    Despite precautions, coronavirus continues to spread in meat plants

    New cases reignite worker fear as facilities remain open, reports say. More than 120 groups are pushing Tyson to address issues this week. 

    By Lillianna Byington • July 7, 2020
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    Nutritional ingredients to meet consumer demands

    The right sweetener ingredients and amount of sugar content to meet clean label requirements can be a challenge to find.

    July 7, 2020
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    Getting strategic over the future of chicken during COVID

    With the food supply facing challenges, a trio of authors at Kearney said retailers need to focus on improving surety of supply and right-sizing their cost structure for poultry products.

    By Michael Brown, Bahige El-Rayes and Sam Rowland • July 6, 2020
  • Specialty food sales hit $158.4B in 2019

    This segment continues to grow almost three times faster than food in general, though future success may depend on the coronavirus pandemic. 

    By Jessi Devenyns • July 1, 2020
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    Healthy food on the menu as coronavirus improves eating habits

    The pandemic has accelerated demand for plant-based meat and immunity-boosting products from companies such as Impossible Foods and Unilever.

    By July 1, 2020
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    USDA predicts grocery prices will see their largest annual increase since 2011

    The average increase of 3% is due in part to the surge in demand for meat, poultry and fish caused by the pandemic.

    By Krishna Thakker • June 30, 2020
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    Why Impossible Sausage was designed for meat lovers, not vegetarians

    As the plant-based breakfast patty becomes available to any restaurant in the United States, company leaders talk about why they developed the product and what's coming next.

    By June 30, 2020
  • Kroger's Simple Truth Emerge meatless burger
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    Nutriati and PLT launch textured pulse protein for plant-based meat

    Made with a blend of chickpea flour and yellow pea protein, the new ingredient is intended for meat substitutes ranging from hamburgers and chicken to fish and pork.

    By Jessi Devenyns • June 25, 2020
  • Tyson Foods to shutter South Carolina plant, lay off 150 workers

    The meat giant said the closure slated for August is not related to the pandemic and is a part of ongoing efforts to increase efficiencies.

    By Lillianna Byington • June 25, 2020
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    Chicken-crust frozen pizza launches nationwide from Foster Farms

    The Smart Crust line is gluten-free, grain-free and keto-certified, while lowering each serving's carb count to 4 grams and boosting protein to 25 grams.

    By Jessi Devenyns • June 23, 2020
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    Deep Dive

    How Hershey CEO Michele Buck came to create a 'snacking powerhouse'

    The food industry veteran has transformed the small-town maker of Kisses and Reese's through a series of acquisitions and innovation in core brands since taking over the 126-year-old company in 2017.

    By June 23, 2020
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    Why umami and kokumi are fundamental to plant-based success

    The plant-based revolution is rapidly gaining momentum nationwide, and the addition of umami and kokumi can help your company's vegan and vegetarian products stand out. 

    June 23, 2020
  • Ozo's plant-based Grounds launched in June 2020
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    JBS' plant-based Ozo comes to stores and e-commerce

    The brand, which features protein from fermented shiitake mushrooms, is embracing a dual sales approach, appearing on shelves in a dozen states and as a direct-to-consumer option.

    By Jessi Devenyns • June 19, 2020
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    Column

    Leftovers: Runamok Maple gets a berry sweet new variety; plantain tortilla chips let snackers go Barnanas

    Strawberry Rose Infused Syrup brings a floral profile to summer dishes, and Chubby Organics develops a "no junk" (and no peanut) version of a children's lunchtime staple.

    By Food Dive staff • June 19, 2020
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    Opinion

    Big livestock: A long road ahead to a resilient, water-secure future

    While the meat industry manages the public health and economic impacts of the pandemic, there's another global threat on the horizon that can't be ignored, writes Kirsten James of Ceres.

    By Kirsten James • June 18, 2020
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    Beyond moves closer to meat price parity with value pack launch

    The Cookout Classic 10-packs have a suggested retail price of $15.99 or $1.60 per plant-based patty and are only available for a limited time.

    By Jessi Devenyns • June 18, 2020
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    Deep Dive

    How coronavirus scrambled eggs

    Prices have swung dramatically as the markets and demand have changed and consumers clamor for the protein staple.

    By June 15, 2020
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    Column

    Leftovers: Pringles cans Wendy's Baconator; Hormel strives for the perfect chili dog

    One of the restaurant's most popular items is turned into limited edition crisps, and a New York butcher has a true no-contact sales strategy.

    By Food Dive staff • June 12, 2020
  • Vegan confectionary products can tap into the estimated 24% of consumers who would consume more sugar confectionery if it were animal protein-free. Plant proteins not only deliver protein....
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    Kerry launches 13 new plant-based ingredients

    These options are geared toward flexitarian consumers looking for alternatives that mimic animal-based protein sources. 

    By Jessi Devenyns • June 11, 2020
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    Nestlé to acquire majority stake in collagen maker Vital Proteins

    The maker of bars, beverages, capsules and powders with the protein would operate as a standalone business at the Swiss food giant. Financial details were not disclosed.

    By June 11, 2020
  • Tyson Foods exchanges cooperation for leniency in price-fixing probe

    Under the Justice Department's agreement, the company can avoid criminal fines, prosecution and prison time while helping investigate other poultry producers.

    By Lillianna Byington • June 11, 2020