Meat & Poultry: Page 55
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Turkey prices drop this Thanksgiving, while ham prices increase
Despite the poultry staple hitting a nine-year low and ham at a five-year high, the average cost of the holiday dinner is only a penny more than last year.
By Cathy Siegner • Nov. 26, 2019 -
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Walmart pork contained bacteria resistant to multiple antibiotics, report says
The executive director of World Animal Protection said the findings involving the retail giant were "particularly alarming and should raise concerns."
By Cathy Siegner • Nov. 26, 2019 -
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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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Impossible Foods aims for up to $5B valuation with latest funding round
The maker of plant-based meats is looking to raise between $300 million and $400 million, according to Reuters. This could more than double the $2 billion valuation the company had in May.
By Jessi Devenyns • Nov. 26, 2019 -
Report: Oceans can feed the world with better management and policies
A report produced for the High Level Panel for a Sustainable Ocean Economy found improved fishery governance could increase yields by 20% in the near term, and up to 40% above current future projections.
By Jessi Devenyns • Nov. 21, 2019 -
After salmonella outbreak, 2 members of Congress demand more food safety transparency from USDA
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand and Rep. Rosa DeLauro asked Secretary Sonny Perdue to reveal which beef processing plants could be linked to bacteria causing one death and eight hospitalizations.
By Cathy Siegner • Nov. 20, 2019 -
Marfrig Global Foods increases its stake in National Beef Packing
After purchasing a majority share last year, the Brazilian meat producer bought the rest of Jefferies Financial Group's stake for $860 million. It now owns 81.7% of the U.S. company.
By Jessi Devenyns • Nov. 19, 2019 -
USDA
China resumes US poultry imports after 4-year ban
The resumption of shipments to the communist country, which ended in 2015 following an avian flu outbreak in the U.S., could be worth more than $1 billion annually, according to the USTR.
By Cathy Siegner • Nov. 15, 2019 -
Deep Dive
Does the beef against beef make financial sense?
As the holidays approach, plant-based protein companies are making a play for the dinner table.
By Barbara Ballinger • Nov. 13, 2019 -
Tyson: Current market makes accurate forecast impossible
A deadly disease affecting the global hog supply, unpredictable trade policy shifts and a fire in Kansas all made executives wary of predicting next year's earnings — but it's not all bad news.
By Emma Cosgrove • Nov. 13, 2019 -
Bolthouse Farms chief rebuilding company after 'wrong marriage' to Campbell Soup
Jeff Dunn, who worked with a private equity firm to acquire the brand earlier this year, said the maker of fresh carrots and refrigerated juices is rapidly innovating and ideally positioned to benefit from demand for plant-based products.
By Christopher Doering • Nov. 13, 2019 -
Maple Leaf is the first major food company to go carbon neutral
The producer of meat and plant proteins said the move acknowledges the industry's impact on the environment and the need to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions to zero.
By Cathy Siegner • Nov. 8, 2019 -
Plant-based plaintiffs drop lawsuit challenging Mississippi's labeling law
The state's revised regulations allow packages to carry common meat-like terms as long as they also signify products do not contain meat.
By Cathy Siegner • Nov. 8, 2019 -
A fungus among us: Food makers cuddle up to the much maligned mushroom
From jerky to bars, the ingredient is being incorporated into more products by CPG companies wanting to tap into its numerous health benefits and meat-like qualities.
By Christopher Doering • Nov. 7, 2019 -
Duckweed builds on superfood potential with impact on glucose levels
In addition to its role in plant-based foods, the aquatic ingredient also is loaded with health-friendly attributes such as amino acids, protein, fiber, minerals and vitamins.
By Cathy Siegner • Nov. 7, 2019 -
Opinion
What plant-based meat misses about chicken
To make an impact, new companies need to outperform the poultry industry and strike at what Big Chicken puts on the shoulders of its workers, the planet and public health, writes Rebellyous founder and CEO Christie Lagally.
By Christie Lagally • Nov. 6, 2019 -
Quorn's secret to longevity in the meat alternative sector
The 34-year-old company, which estimates it has served 5 billion meals in 17 countries, started out as a sustainability project. It now makes items including meatless burgers, nuggets and fish sticks.
By Megan Poinski • Nov. 5, 2019 -
Lawmakers try to resurrect country-of-origin labeling for beef and pork
Congress repealed similar regulations in December 2015 after the WTO said they discriminated against livestock in Canada and Mexico, leaving the U.S. open to retaliatory tariffs.
By Cathy Siegner • Nov. 5, 2019 -
Will coffee bean protein get consumers buzzing?
Applied Food Sciences said the product is caffeine free and comes naturally loaded with phytonutrients such as antioxidants and fiber.
By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 31, 2019 -
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Beyond Meat to triple pea protein sourcing in 2020 to avoid past bottlenecks
CEO Ethan Brown said the company has "dramatically" increased its protein supply and diversified its supplier base to keep up with exploding demand.
By Emma Cosgrove • Oct. 30, 2019 -
Report: Awareness of water risks is rising in food and beverage, but more progress is needed
Sustainability nonprofit Ceres found 77% of 35 publicly traded food and beverage companies consider it to be a potential issue in financial filings, an increase from 59% two years ago.
By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 30, 2019 -
Bill labeling plant-based meat as 'imitation' proposed in Congress
The bipartisan Real MEAT Act seeks to avoid consumer confusion between products that come from cows and those that do not, supporters say.
By Megan Poinski • Oct. 29, 2019 -
Israel Chemicals invests $20M in plant-based ingredient production
The specialty minerals and chemicals company said it will expand manufacturing capacity and R&D support for its Rovitaris alternative protein technology.
By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 24, 2019 -
Tuna company Thai Union invests in insect protein startup
As sales continue to sink, one of the world's largest producers of canned products looks to bugs to give it wings.
By Jessi Devenyns • Oct. 23, 2019 -
Why Strauss Brands canceled a Milwaukee slaughterhouse project
The beef, lamb and veal processor said it respects community opinion and doesn't want to expand to a place where it isn't wanted.
By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 23, 2019 -
More than 50% of consumers have never heard of pea protein, survey finds
Streetbees also found 36% of shoppers in the U.S. and the U.K. said the ingredient is environmentally friendly, while the same number said it's tasty.
By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 17, 2019
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