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Pilgrim's Pride reaches $29M deal in wage-fixing case
The settlement was made with workers who claimed the processor worked with other poultry companies to keep pay low, according to Law360.
By Cathy Siegner • Updated July 8, 2021 -
Deep Dive
Venture capitalists feast on food in search of big profits
Investors have pumped millions of dollars into nascent companies tied to trends such as plant based and sustainability with the hope of striking it rich.
By Jessi Devenyns • Sept. 4, 2019 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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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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Cell-based meat and seafood producers form alliance
Memphis Meats, Just and Finless Foods are among the founding members of the Alliance for Meat, Poultry & Seafood Innovation.
By Cathy Siegner • Aug. 30, 2019 -
Cargill invests $75M in pea protein maker Puris
The funding will enable the Minnesota company, which also supplies the ingredient to Beyond Meat, to more than double its production.
By Cathy Siegner • Aug. 29, 2019 -
Pilgrim's Pride acquires UK pork processor for $354M
The Colorado-based chicken producer said buying Tulip will strengthen its European footprint while increasing its presence with the popular meat product.
By Cathy Siegner • Aug. 29, 2019 -
Hershey buys One Brands for $397M, expanding bar options
The acquisition comes after the producer of Kisses and Reese's took a minority stake in Fulfil, a manufacturer of high-protein, vitamin-fortified nutrition snacks.
By Jessi Devenyns • Updated Sept. 23, 2019 -
How much will a US-Japan trade deal help beef and pork producers?
In a preliminary agreement, President Trump would delay additional auto tariffs in exchange for relief on duties for American meat exports.
By Jessi Devenyns • Aug. 27, 2019 -
More people firing up the grill year-round, report says
Forty-six percent of consumers say they like to cook out regardless of the season, up from 42% last year, according to a survey from Acosta.
By Lauren Manning • Aug. 27, 2019 -
BlueNalu is ready to take the plunge with long-range cell-based seafood production plans
The San Diego-based startup plans to introduce products into a test market in two to three years and break ground on its first large-scale production facility in five years.
By Cathy Siegner • Aug. 26, 2019 -
Is Kellogg the biggest competitor in the plant-based meat sector?
Analysts say the company's MorningStar Farms brand could give Beyond Meat and Impossible Foods a run for their money.
By Cathy Siegner • Aug. 22, 2019 -
Atkins owner to acquire protein-food maker Quest for $1B
The purchase by Simply Good Foods expands its reach into better-for-you snacking while broadening its product offerings.
By Christopher Doering • Aug. 22, 2019 -
Motif raises $27.5M to expand production of animal-free ingredients
The nascent company has about 15 products under development, including one that would better maintain the fat structure in plant-based burgers.
By Cathy Siegner • Aug. 22, 2019 -
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Leftovers: Pumpkin Spice Spam ushers in fall, Lucky Charms marshmallows get Jet-Puffed
No joke: The latest food item to get the seasonal treatment will be sold online later this month, and Pabst Blue Ribbon dives into seltzer with an 8% ABV drink.
By Food Dive staff • Aug. 16, 2019 -
Parabel creates water lentil protein to replace soy or pea in meat substitutes
The Florida-based company said its neutral-colored ingredient is allergen-free, non-GMO and has a complete amino acid profile.
By Cathy Siegner • Aug. 15, 2019 -
Tyson shifts production after plant fire to 'keep supply chain full'
A dip in processing capacity will likely manifest in a depleted and pricier spot market for beef, according to consultants.
By Emma Cosgrove • Aug. 14, 2019 -
Smithfield releases plant-based meat line for all meal times
With options like breakfast patties and meatball appetizers, the company is focusing on dayparts that have received less attention from other manufacturers.
By Jessi Devenyns • Aug. 14, 2019 -
After ICE raids, chicken processors say they need better immigration verification tools
In a letter to President Trump, the National Chicken Council said the industry tries to verify the status of job applicants, but loopholes allow prospective workers to submit "easily falsifiable" documents.
By Cathy Siegner • Aug. 13, 2019 -
3 investments food and grocery companies are making for the future
As food and grocery companies head into the future, they are exploring new technologies and new ideas to push their industries forward. Food Dive and Grocery Dive looked at specific places that are seeing interest and investment.
By Food Dive and Grocery Dive staff • Aug. 9, 2019 -
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Pork price fixing lawsuit dismissed
A federal judge said the evidence does not clearly show producers — including Hormel, JBS USA, Smithfield and Tyson, as well as agricultural research company Agri Stats — worked together to increase prices.
By Megan Poinski • Aug. 9, 2019 -
Tyson looks to robotics for the future of meatpacking
Engineers at the Arkansas pork, beef and poultry giant are working to create robots that will ease staff shortages and do jobs that may be dangerous or highly repetitive.
By Jessi Devenyns • Aug. 9, 2019 -
Report: DuPont may sell its food additives and ingredients unit for $20B
The fast-growing division could be an attractive target for companies such as Kerry Group or International Flavors & Fragrances, Bloomberg reported.
By Christopher Doering • Aug. 8, 2019 -
Agreement reached to export more US beef to the EU
If the deal is approved by the European Parliament, annual exports of hormone-free beef to the 28 EU member countries could increase to about 18,500 metric tons, worth about $420 million.
By Cathy Siegner • Aug. 6, 2019 -
Tyson's plant-based nuggets to launch in 4,000 stores next month
"This kind of quick start demonstrates the capabilities and scale and national reach" of the company, CEO Noel White said on an earnings call.
By Cathy Siegner • Aug. 6, 2019 -
Ain't nothin' like the real thing? Analysts look at the long game for meat alternatives
Comparing it with the sugar substitute market, Rabobank says perfection is elusive and there are challenges in coming up with acceptable alternatives.
By Cathy Siegner • Aug. 2, 2019 -
Will Westerners eat jellyfish?
As the human population grows and fish stocks decline, European scientists are studying how to maximize the value of the saltwater creatures.
By Anastassia Gliadkovskaya • Aug. 1, 2019
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