Meat & Poultry: Page 49


  • Christine Mei became CEO of Gathered Foods in July 2020.
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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
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    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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    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
  • Israel-based Redefine Meat will sell its plant-based 3D printed Alt-Steak in restaurants starting in late 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 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 July 22, 2020
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    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
  • Nestle's Sweet Earth brand launched the plant-based Awesome Bacon Burger in July 2020.
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    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
  • A prototype of Arbiom's wood-based SylPro.
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    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 July 16, 2020
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    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 July 16, 2020
  • Beyond Meat's Beyond Burger
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    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 July 14, 2020
  • Several workers in protective gear work on a meat production line with plastic dividers between them.
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    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
  • Sixty Kroger stores tested sales of plant-based meat in the meat section in early 2020, in connection with the Plant Based Foods Association.
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    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 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
  • 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
  • An Impossible Burger retail display at Wegmans
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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