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Gathered Foods reels in Christine Mei as CEO
The new leader of the company that produces plant-based seafood brand Good Catch has more than 30 years of experience in the CPG industry. Co-founder Chris Kerr will become executive chair.
By Jessi Devenyns • July 24, 2020 -
USDA suggests changes to beef market as investigation continues
The report said the price-fixing probe is ongoing, but offered ideas on how the industry could increase transparency and create opportunities for smaller producers.
By Lillianna Byington • July 23, 2020 -
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Redefine Meat wants to disrupt meat industry with 3D printed Alt-Steak
The Israeli company plans to test its plant-based alternative in some restaurants this year.
By Megan Poinski • July 23, 2020 -
Pork producers face $5B in losses with surplus of hogs
The closure of plants because of the coronavirus has slowed meat processing. The National Pork Producers Council is calling on Congress to pass financial aid for farmers.
By Lillianna Byington • July 22, 2020 -
How a Russian company will bring cell-based chicken to KFC
3D Bioprinting Solutions will use a high-tech printer to make nuggets out of a hybrid of cell and plant-based materials for the chain in Russia. It plans to create similar relationships to develop products in the U.S.
By Megan Poinski • July 22, 2020 -
Startup FoodID develops test for 95% of the most common antibiotics
The company, co-founded by Bill Niman, hopes to bring more transparency with its adulterant test and label claim authentication for beef, pork and poultry.
By Lillianna Byington • July 21, 2020 -
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Kraft Heinz leads $6.9M investment in sweet protein company
In addition to the CPG behemoth's investment arm Evolv Ventures, Joywell Foods also received funding from Khosla Ventures and SOSV.
By Jessi Devenyns • July 21, 2020 -
Column
Leftovers: Sweet Earth ups the Awesome on its plant-based burger; Busch Light launches apple-flavored beer
Nestlé combines two animal-free products to make the vegan version of a bacon burger, and Eat Howl taps chefs to add authentic flavor to its macaroni and cheese.
By Food Dive staff • July 17, 2020 -
Branching out to a new plant-based ingredient made from wood
Arbiom's SylPro, made from fermented wood pieces, just finished a proof-of-concept test showing it can replace more traditional soy, pea and wheat proteins in meat substitutes.
By Megan Poinski • July 16, 2020 -
Plant-based protein diet reduces the chance of death from heart disease
A study published by the JAMA Network said replacing 3% of an individual’s total animal protein consumption corresponded to a 10% drop in overall mortality risk.
By Jessi Devenyns • July 16, 2020 -
Dietary Guidelines scientific report could deliver a plant-based policy win
The document, which will be used by the federal government for the new official guidelines for a healthy diet, encourages more consumption of fruits and vegetables, and less red meat, alcohol and sugar.
By Megan Poinski • July 16, 2020 -
How plant-based eating can help save the world
Panelists at the Institute of Food Technologists' virtual event, including entrepreneur Seth Goldman, said making this dietary change will go the furthest toward improving sustainability and consumer health.
By Megan Poinski • July 14, 2020 -
Tyson Foods speeds up plans for robot butchers during pandemic
Even though use is growing across the industry, variability in poultry and livestock carcasses has slowed wider adoption by large processors.
By Jessi Devenyns • July 13, 2020 -
Plant-based products sell 23% better in the meat section, study finds
The research, done by Kroger and the Plant Based Foods Association, found consumers spent more and got a greater variety of items when the products were not in a separate section.
By Megan Poinski • July 10, 2020 -
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Plant-based chicken startup Nuggs gets $4.1M investment and creates parent corporation
Simulate, the new company, brought on two industry veterans and has plans to launch a spicy version of its nuggets, chicken patties and hot dogs.
By Jessi Devenyns • July 10, 2020 -
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 Christopher Doering • July 10, 2020 -
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 Christopher Doering • July 9, 2020 -
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 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 Megan Poinski • July 8, 2020 -
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.
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Opinion
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 -
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 Christopher Doering • July 1, 2020 -
Retrieved from Lyft on May 14, 2019
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