Appeals court upholds ruling finding Kansas 'ag-gag' law unconstitutional

While judges on the panel felt the law violated the right to free speech, another panel hearing arguments on a similar case in Iowa came to a different conclusion.

By Cathy Siegner • Updated Aug. 25, 2021

Nestlé partners with Canadian plant-based protein companies

The Swiss food giant said its joint agreement with Merit Functional Foods and Burcon NutraScience will more quickly develop meat and dairy alternatives with a favorable environmental footprint.

By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 27, 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. 

By Food Dive staff

Leftovers: Halo Top does keto; craft beer taps into the oat milk craze

The ice cream pint that revolutionized the category is at it again for dieters who want to indulge, and Silk whips the dairy alternative market with its new heavy cream offering.

By Food Dive staff • Jan. 24, 2020

Once a sidekick in food, the pea finds itself the star of the show

The little round legume has grown in popularity as a way to add nutrients, replace allergens and respond to consumer demand for more plant-based meats, beverages and other products.

By Christopher Doering • Jan. 23, 2020

Veganism may not save the world, but healthier animals could

Jeff Simmons, president and CEO of Elanco Animal Health, says the unexpected solution is right in front of us.

By Jeff Simmons • Jan. 23, 2020

Memphis Meats raises $161M to build a cell-based meat plant

Legacy companies Cargill and Tyson both participated in this funding round for a facility that could be making products in 24 months.

By Megan Poinski • Jan. 23, 2020

Food safety law firm asks USDA to ban 31 salmonella strains

Seattle-based Marler Clark submitted a petition seeking stricter guidelines regarding the bacteria on meat and poultry​, but critics say it's impossible to remove it all. 

By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 22, 2020

Tyson Foods starts coalition to tackle sustainable protein

The group, made up of leaders from the industry, academics, NGOs and financial institutions, will address issues such as food waste, conservation and hunger.

By Christopher Doering • Jan. 22, 2020

Are lupini beans set to conquer the plant-based protein market?

The nutrition-packed beans are a hit in Europe, but not well known in the U.S. Leaders of Brami and Lupii tell Food Dive why the ingredient is important and where there is room for growth.

By Megan Poinski • Jan. 16, 2020

Good Catch nets General Mills in $32M financing round

The plant-based tuna company's investors also included Lightlife parent company Greenleaf Foods.

By Megan Poinski • Jan. 16, 2020

Krave embraces plant-based craze with new jerky product

The Hershey-owned snacks company said along with its product made from peas and fava beans, it's also introducing a pork rind item this month.

By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 15, 2020

Mosa Meat gets investments and support to bring cultured meat to Europe in 2022

The Dutch company that made the first lab-grown hamburger is receiving funds from Lowercarbon Capital and animal nutrition company Nutreco, which also will help create the nutrients to grow the cells.

By Megan Poinski • Jan. 13, 2020

Cell-based food maker New Age Meats raises $2.7M in funding

The California company, which has already developed a pork variety, will use the money to invest in manufacturing and develop new technology. 

By Jessi Devenyns • Jan. 13, 2020

Tyson sells Golden Island Jerky Co. and shutters plant

Jack Link's Beef Jerky bought the business for an undisclosed amount and will move operations to its facilities, resulting in the closure of a California plant and the loss of 371 jobs.

By Jessi Devenyns • Jan. 9, 2020

Perdue Farms launches direct-to-consumer e-commerce site

The company will sell frozen beef, pork, chicken and lamb online under its own brand, as well as Niman Ranch, Coleman Natural, Sonoma Red and Skagit Red lines.

By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 8, 2020

6 trends that will shape the food and beverage industry in 2020

What will this new year bring? We see the launch of meat substitutes that go beyond the burger, the elevation of alternative dairy products and smaller M&A deals. 

By Lillianna Byington , Megan Poinski , Christopher Doering • Jan. 8, 2020

Tofurky launches new burger in crowded plant-based space

The non-GMO and vegan patty is a combination of soy protein, vegetable protein and wheat gluten. It will be available at Target this month. 

By Lillianna Byington • Jan. 8, 2020

Plant-based beverage maker OWYN raises $7.5M to expand, innovate

The funding also will be used to increase the company's sales and e-commerce teams as well as broaden its retail footprint in places such as Target and Walmart.

By Jessi Devenyns • Jan. 8, 2020

Impossible Pork launches in foodservice

The product will be available in the U.S., Hong Kong and Singapore this fall and is appearing on a New York menu Thursday.

By Christopher Doering • Updated Sept. 22, 2021

Ingredion introduces high-protein pea ingredient

Vitessence Pulse 1803 contains at least 80% of the nutrient and can be used in dairy and meat alternatives, bars, beverages, snacks and baked goods.

By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 2, 2020

Leftovers: Siggi's launches plant-based and protein-packed skyr; Heineken gets 2020 off to an alcohol-free start

The Icelandic yogurt brand's new version uses a blend of coconut milk, macadamia and pea protein to deliver taste, texture and function; and Laird supercharges hot chocolate with mushrooms. 

By Food Dive staff • Dec. 20, 2019

Shifting food trends fuel M&A activity among ingredients companies

IFF's $26.2 billion purchase of DuPont's nutrition unit underscores the push to carve out a dominant position in healthier products while increasing the efficiency of R&D operations.

By Christopher Doering • Dec. 19, 2019

Huel brings bars that are 'nutritionally complete' to the US

The meal replacement company's new product contains 27 essential vitamins and minerals while also being high protein, gluten free and plant based. 

By Jessi Devenyns • Dec. 19, 2019

Chicken producer Shenandoah Valley Organic raises $15M to expand

CEO Corwin Heatwole said the company will use the new funds to modernize facilities and expand marketing outreach for its Farmer Focus brand.

By Cathy Siegner • Dec. 19, 2019

Daring to disrupt: UK plant-based chicken company comes to US with $10M investment

The non-GMO, five-ingredient product will be at retailers, restaurants and online in February through its partnership with Rastelli Foods Group.

By Cathy Siegner • Dec. 18, 2019