Meat & Poultry: Page 47


  • Progresso launched Toppers in September 2020
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    Leftovers: Progresso tops off soup; Red Baron makes pizza a sandwich

    The General Mills brand makes an easy innovation to reduce consumers' dirty dishes, and Mikey's wraps immunity boosters into its new product.

    By Food Dive staff • Oct. 2, 2020
  • Impossible Burgers and fries
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    How to make plant-based ingredients look, smell and taste like meat

    From the aroma created by cooking to replicating the different textures, ADM's flavorists and protein experts detail the complex process to design a product similar to the real thing.

    By Oct. 1, 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
  • Shiok Meats made cell-based shrimp for these dumplings.
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    Shiok Meats raises $12.6M for cell-based shrimp

    The Singapore-based company, which hopes to have frozen minced seafood on the market in 2022, will use the funds to build its pilot plant.

    By Sept. 30, 2020
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    Meat, poultry sales skyrocketed nearly 35% from March through July

    Despite grocers' difficulties with supply and price inflation, consumers say their knowledge of fresh proteins has increased and that they plan to buy a wider variety of cuts.

    By Rosie Bradbury • Sept. 30, 2020
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    Leftovers: Bazooka gets into gummies; Undressed redefines 'salad bar'

    The bubble gum brand's new launch of dragon and unicorn candies is (literally) Totally Awesome, and WW brews up canned RTD coffee drinks.

    By Food Dive staff • Sept. 25, 2020
  • A meatball produced by cell-based meat company Mosa Meat.
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    Mosa Meat raises $55M for cell-based meat

    The Dutch company will use the funds to extend its pilot plant, develop an industrial production line, hire employees and work toward a launch.

    By Sept. 25, 2020
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    Daring Foods raises $8M to innovate and expand its plant-based chicken

    The startup also announced it is releasing new breaded chicken pieces on its direct-to-consumer site and debuting its products nationwide at Just Salad locations.

    By Jessi Devenyns • Sept. 24, 2020
  • Gardein's plant-based canned soup, the first of their kind in the segment, appeared in stores in September 2020.
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    Gardein launches canned soup featuring plant-based meat

    The vegan versions of popular varieties — including Chick'n Noodl' and Saus'ge Gumbo — are the first to bring this trend to the fall and winter staple.

    By Sept. 24, 2020
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    Pilgrim's Pride replaces CEO after price-fixing indictment

    The chicken company has permanently replaced Jayson Penn as the top executive with Fabio Sandri, who previously served as its CFO.

    By Lillianna Byington • Sept. 23, 2020
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    Perdue Farms' secrets to a century in business

    The poultry processor was at the forefront of removing antibiotics from chicken, introducing an organic line and giving some of its birds more space in response to changing consumer trends.

    By Sept. 21, 2020
  • Cinnabon
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    Leftovers: Cinnabon heats up breakfast; Captain Morgan infuses sausages with rum

    Decadent new frozen options let consumers start their day at home with the shopping mall food court staple, and Kellogg and Little Debbie bring Oatmeal Creme Pies to cereal.

    By Food Dive staff • Sept. 18, 2020
  • Nature's Fynd released this photo of products made using its fungus-based Fy protein.
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    Record $435M invested in fermentation this year, report says

    Almost a third of the $1.5 billion invested in the alternative proteins segment so far in 2020 has gone toward fermentation-based companies, the Good Food Institute found.

    By Sept. 18, 2020
  • Lawsuit claims Oklahoma's plant-based labeling law violates First Amendment rights

    Upton's Naturals and the Plant Based Foods Association have teamed up again to battle legislation, this time arguing against a requirement for a disclaimer on labels that is the same size as the brand's name. 

    By Jessi Devenyns • Sept. 17, 2020
  • 3D printed cultured meat from Meat-Tech 3D.
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    Meat-Tech 3D expands cultured meat with printed tissue and acquisition

    The publicly traded company based in Israel has its eyes on bringing technology to make 3D-printed cell-based meat available to the world as quickly as possible.

    By Sept. 15, 2020
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    Deep Dive

    Innovation takes on a different meaning as pandemic forces CPGs to get creative

    Conagra and Campbell Soup are among companies that have tried new development strategies during the coronavirus — from mailing products for at-home testing to a greater social media presence — or risk losing ground.

    By Sept. 14, 2020
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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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    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
  • NotCo's leadership team with some of their products
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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
  • Several workers in protective gear work on a meat production line with plastic dividers between them.
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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