Perdue drives awareness of antibiotic-free claim with its first snack product

Chix Mix is its latest salvo in the messaging war against competitor Tyson, which announced it would remove the label from its poultry products this year.

By Chris Casey • Nov. 10, 2023

How tech, venture capital can help food industry meet 2030 emissions goals

Efforts like feed additives for cattle and implementing solar panels on farms can help producers decrease their carbon footprint, Ceres said in its latest report.

By Chris Casey • Nov. 8, 2023

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The growth of plant-based foods

After years of rapid growth, the plant-based category faced some strong headwinds in 2023. Now, it’s time for the category to recalibrate.

By Food Dive staff

Bird flu spreads to major poultry producing states Arkansas and Alabama

More than 1 million birds have been affected by the disease since its reemergence in the U.S. was confirmed in October.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 6, 2023

Tyson’s insect bet will spur further adoption in the space, IFT member says

Protein producers adopting bugs for use in animal feed provides a lower barrier for entry, potentially making it easier to introduce insects into consumer diets, experts say.

By Chris Casey • Nov. 6, 2023

Shoppers aren’t changing their Thanksgiving meal plans but are seeking more savings

Price-conscious consumers say they’re willing to dig deeper to put holiday dinner on the table, but grocers still need to help them along with smart discounts, Circana noted in a report.

By Sam Silverstein • Nov. 6, 2023

Beyond Meat slashes workforce as business model is under fire

The plant-based giant continues to face headwinds as consumers prioritize affordability.

By Elizabeth Flood • Nov. 3, 2023

Consumers want the ‘plant’ back in plant-based: report

Whole Foods Market forecasted that more companies will focus on using clean ingredients in their products.

By Elizabeth Flood • Nov. 1, 2023

Nestlé launches 3 new plant-based fish items as category grows

The European launch of the vegan filets, fingers and nuggets is part of an effort by the company to increase sales of healthier foods.

By Elizabeth Flood • Oct. 31, 2023

Sanderson Farms cleared in blockbuster price-fixing case

A unanimous jury decision exonerated the chicken company in one of the largest antitrust cases involving the poultry industry.

By Nathan Owens • Oct. 30, 2023

Unfavorable US pork market weighs on Smithfield owner

Meatpacking giant WH Group is coping with profit declines as it consolidates operations and looks for cost cuts. 

By Nathan Owens • Oct. 27, 2023

ADM rethinks scope of $300M plant-based investment

The market for alternative meat products has struggled with destocking and sluggish consumer demand in the past year.

By Nathan Owens • Oct. 25, 2023

The quiet dealmaker: How Post Holdings’ CEO went from selling men’s clothing to closing billion-dollar deals

Rob Vitale’s penchant for M&A and reputation as a strategic thinker has proven to be a shrewd fit for a 128-year-old business once looking to define its future. Nearly a decade in, he’s not done yet.

By Christopher Doering , Shaun Lucas • Oct. 23, 2023

Inside Post Holdings’ transformation from cereal slinger to a diversified CPG giant

The company's unconventional approach has created a nearly $6 billion operation that has a competitive presence in peanut butter, eggs and pet food.

By Christopher Doering , Jasmine Ye Han • Oct. 23, 2023

Meati makes its move into growing plant-based snack category

The launch of jerky products comes after Beyond Meat unveiled shelf-stable products, heating up competition in the plant-based market.

By Elizabeth Flood • Oct. 19, 2023

Tyson Foods partners with insect protein startup to develop ingredient facility

The meat giant will work with Protix to construct a facility dedicated to insect protein items in the U.S., for use in pet food, aquaculture and livestock production.

By Chris Casey • Oct. 18, 2023

The slow road to retail: How consumers are dictating cultivated meat’s strategy

Consumer acceptance is a major challenge facing the space, and a big reason why Upside Foods and Eat Just are only available at exclusive restaurants.

By Elizabeth Flood • Oct. 16, 2023

Meat snack maker fined $140K, faced shipping restrictions for child labor violations

The U.S. Department of Labor is ramping up enforcement activity and putting employers "on notice" as it reports a significant rise in the number of children illegally working at facilities.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 13, 2023

Turkey prices could fall as Thanksgiving nears, but bird flu reemergence threatens flocks

Consumers will likely see lower prices for the holiday staple compared to last fall, according to a report, but the unpredictable avian flu remains a threat.

By Chris Casey • Oct. 11, 2023

Smithfield to close North Carolina pork processing plant

The company said the move would help increase efficiency as the meat industry grapples with tightening margins. 

By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 10, 2023

Alternative protein poised to solve seafood supply and demand imbalance

Although plant-based seafood has a competitive edge over beef in terms of price, consumer acceptance is still a steep hurdle.

By Elizabeth Flood • Oct. 9, 2023

Missouri pressures Tyson to sell 2 poultry plants set for closure

The meatpacker received major backlash from local and federal officials, who said factory closures will have “devastating consequences.”

By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 6, 2023

Conagra Brands CEO sees early signs of improvement in consumer buying habits

While the Slim Jim maker forecast a more upbeat second half in its fiscal year, Sean Connolly told Wall Street analysts that a deeper recovery will take time. 

By Christopher Doering • Oct. 6, 2023

Nestlé nutritional insight could soon benefit its iconic food brands

A top executive overseeing its vitamins, minerals and supplements segment said there are opportunities to “complement” other parts of the CPG giant’s $103 billion global business.

By Christopher Doering • Oct. 5, 2023

Vegan: The product label which shall not be named

The term "plant-based" has become a more inclusive and approachable term when it comes to marketing vegan food. But are times changing?

By Paul Shapiro • Oct. 5, 2023

Tyson lays off poultry workers in North Carolina

The meat giant is cutting jobs as the industry navigates through a backdrop of volatile prices, inflation and waning demand from high interest rates.

By Nathan Owens • Oct. 4, 2023