Meat / Protein: Page 49
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U.S. Department of Agriculture. Retrieved from Flickr.
As coronavirus spreads in meat plants, nearly 200 USDA inspectors test positive
Three Food Safety and Inspection Service inspectors have died from the virus. The agency said it has enough face masks to keep personnel supplied for the next few months.
By Lillianna Byington • May 11, 2020 -
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Plant closures could result in empty meat cases this summer, report says
CoBank found grocery store supplies of the protein could shrink by nearly a third by Memorial Day, leading to pork and beef price increases as high as 20% compared to last year.
By Lillianna Byington • May 6, 2020 -
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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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USDA photo by Preston Keres. (2017). "20170428-OSEC-PJK-1465" [photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
Lawsuit about worker conditions at Smithfield plant dismissed
Since the case was filed, the meat processor has made several changes to its Milan, Missouri location and OSHA has put in place new regulations on how manufacturing facilities should be run.
By Megan Poinski • May 6, 2020 -
Impossible Foods moves onto Kroger shelves today
The plant-based meat company's flagship burger product is available at 1,700 locations owned by the nation's largest grocer, increasing Impossible's retail reach to about 2,700 stores nationwide.
By Megan Poinski • May 5, 2020 -
USDA to purchase $470M in surplus meat, dairy and produce
After facing criticism that the government's efforts have been slow to help producers during the pandemic, the department said this will allow food to be distributed to communities nationwide.
By Lillianna Byington • May 5, 2020 -
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Tyson CEO says meat supply will increase in back half of year
When asked if its plants could build back up to pre-coronavirus capacity given operational changes, such as social distancing, that need to be implemented, Noel White said, "The answer would be yes."
By Emma Cosgrove • May 5, 2020 -
USDA. (2017). Retrieved from Flickr.
Why Trump's executive order to keep meat plants open is seen as 'risky'
The president invoked the Defense Production Act to ease concerns about supply and liability among companies, but the move has drawn mixed reactions and raised questions about worker safety.
By Lillianna Byington • May 4, 2020 -
Hershey sells Krave jerky to incubator led by the brand's founder
Sonoma Brands, a private equity firm founded by Jon Sebastiani after he sold the jerky brand to the sweets maker in 2015, also owns Smashmallow and Dang.
By Christopher Doering • May 4, 2020 -
Kellogg delays Incogmeato product launch due to the pandemic
CEO Steven Cahillane said on the company’s earnings call that it shifted the investment for the launch to the second half of the year to focus on supplying the market with food.
By Lillianna Byington • May 1, 2020 -
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ColumnLeftovers: Brami dips into lupini hummus; Steeped Coffee brews sustainability
The protein-packed European bean makes the dip and spread shelf-stable and clean label, and Drinkworks partners with Brown-Forman to bring Jack Daniel's Lynchburg Lemonade home.
By Food Dive staff • May 1, 2020 -
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Will chickpeas, seaweed, coconuts and mung beans become the top plant-based proteins?
FutureBridge looked at which ingredients could displace the peas, wheat and soy that many manufacturers in the space lean heavily on today.
By Jessi Devenyns • April 30, 2020 -
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From candy to clean label, gum arabic's 'workhorse' reputation
The ingredient is popular because it can perform a range of functions including emulsifying, stabilizing, thickening, improving mouthfeel and being a natural glue.
By Christopher Doering • April 30, 2020 -
How plant-based meat companies are staying afloat while coronavirus shutters restaurants
Impossible Foods, Beyond Meat and Before the Butcher have all seen sales drop as foodservice establishments close their doors, but are finding new ways to get to customers during the pandemic.
By Megan Poinski • April 30, 2020 -
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Trump orders meat plants to remain open despite outbreaks
As the number of plant closures continue to rise and supply concerns grow, the president invoked the Defense Production Act to keep production running.
By Lillianna Byington • Updated April 29, 2020 -
Photos by Getty; photo illustration by Kendall Davis/Food Dive
Deep DiveMeatpacking workers wonder whether job is a 'death sentence' amid outbreaks
Many are criticizing the industry’s response for waiting too long to implement safety precautions and close processing plants as thousands have tested positive for coronavirus.
By Lillianna Byington • April 28, 2020 -
Bob Nichols. (2013). "20130822-OC-RBN-2946" [photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
2M chickens euthanized as coronavirus shuts down meat processors
As animals who were raised for the processing plants grow, producers are running out of room to keep them.
By Megan Poinski • April 28, 2020 -
Hershey to divest Krave and artisan chocolate brands
The maker of Reese's and Twizzlers said selling the jerky brand, as well as Scharffen Berger and Dagoba chocolates, will allow it to focus more on salty snacks and bars.
By Christopher Doering • April 27, 2020 -
Courtesy of Laird Superfood
Danone's venture arm invests $10M in plant-based Laird Superfood
Co-founded by big wave surfer Laird Hamilton, the upstart will use the capital to develop new product offerings and expand manufacturing capacity.
By Christopher Doering • April 24, 2020 -
USDA
Cattle associations urge DOJ probe as coronavirus pandemic price concerns continue
The USDA already announced it would investigate why an increase in what consumers paid did not convert into higher cattle profits for farmers, and now there is a push for more government intervention.
By Lillianna Byington • April 23, 2020 -
Tyson Foods to indefinitely suspend operations at Waterloo, Iowa plant
The closure comes just a day after the meat processing giant reopened another pork facility in the Hawkeye State after workers there also tested positive for coronavirus.
By Christopher Doering • April 22, 2020 -
US pork farmers met with 'financial crisis' as pandemic rages on
The closure of restaurants and other foodservice outlets because of the pandemic could result in an estimated $5 billion in losses for the pork industry in 2020.
By Lillianna Byington • April 22, 2020 -
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Before the Butcher gets virtual with online product demos
After some of the biggest trade shows were canceled, founder and CEO Danny O'Malley took to videoconferencing to start showing what his company's products can do.
By Megan Poinski • April 22, 2020 -
How the federal $19B coronavirus relief fund can help farmers and food producers
After weeks of industry groups and companies asking for financial support, the department will purchase $3 billion in fresh produce, dairy and meat to distribute through the nation's food banks.
By Jessi Devenyns • April 21, 2020 -
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Tyson reopens Iowa plant shuttered by coronavirus
Two weeks after the Columbus Junction factory thought to be the source of about 200 COVID-19 infections closed its doors, limited operations restart.
By Megan Poinski • April 21, 2020 -
Organic sales are up during the pandemic, but long-term challenges loom
A report from Mercaris found there are risks to the multi-billion dollar market because of threats to consumer income, livestock processing and import challenges.
By Lillianna Byington • April 20, 2020
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