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Before the Butcher CEO: 'We are one of the next big players out there'
As plant-based meat heats up, it doesn't get hotter than this startup founded by a Beyond Meat alumnus, which announced a large-scale retail launch and its acquisition by the owners of Jensen Meat all in one week.
By Megan Poinski • June 10, 2019 -
Beyond Meat 'in early stages' of growth, CEO says in company's 1st earnings report
The maker of plant-based burgers and sausages forecast net revenue in 2019 to exceed $210 million and said it has plenty of capacity to meet demand.
By Christopher Doering • June 7, 2019 -
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Poultry may be just as bad for cholesterol as red meat, study says
The findings could impact consumption of turkey and chicken while providing additional momentum to plant-based products popular with consumers.
By Jessi Devenyns • June 5, 2019 -
Insects could play a role in lab-grown meat and poultry, study finds
Several questions still need to be answered for this to work, including their impact on taste and consumer willingness to try it, Tufts University researchers said.
By Cathy Siegner • June 4, 2019 -
Before the Butcher to launch its plant-based burgers in retail
The company will face an increasingly crowded space with offerings from Beyond Meat and Impossible Foods already available, and Nestlé and Tyson planning their own products later this year.
By Cathy Siegner • June 3, 2019 -
Analysts: Cell-cultured and plant-based meat could be 10% of the market by 2029
While wide distribution of lab-grown meat is likely years away, Barclays says plant-based products have garnered favorable consumer response and both sectors could be worth $140 billion.
By Cathy Siegner • May 28, 2019 -
How does a recall of more than 62K pounds of beef impact the industry?
Aurora Packing Co. has pulled its products because they may be contaminated with E. coli, though no illnesses have been reported.
By Cathy Siegner • May 28, 2019 -
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Leftovers: Fritos pays tribute to America's military; Ferrero sweetens its lineup
The PepsiCo-brand is donating some proceeds from 22 million specialty bags — one for each person who has served in the Armed Forces — to Carry the Load, and Field Roast and Elysian Brewing make a plant-based beer brat.
By Food Dive staff • May 24, 2019 -
Perdue Farms to acquire grass-fed beef brand Panorama Meats
Terms of the deal between the poultry company and the nation's largest producer of 100% grass-fed certified organic beef were not disclosed.
By Jessi Devenyns • May 24, 2019 -
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R-CALF USA claims state checkoff programs are unconstitutional in court filing
The cattle trade association claims beef councils in those states are private corporations that keep half the mandatory assessments collected from producers to fund private speech.
By Cathy Siegner • May 23, 2019 -
Safety, sustainability concerns limit seafood in children's diets, report says
The American Academy of Pediatrics found consumption of the protein-rich food — many types of which contain vitamin D, calcium and omega-3s — has declined every year since 2007.
By Cathy Siegner • May 22, 2019 -
Plant-based meat sizzles as brands eye retail
As Impossible Foods and Before the Butcher gear up for their grocery debuts and develop new products, Beyond Meat's first-mover advantage in supermarkets may be threatened.
By Emma Liem Beckett • May 21, 2019 -
Kashi Go rebrand targets active millennials and Gen Zers
Following market research on the evolution of its customer base, the Kellogg-owned brand began introducing its new packaging design last month.
By Cathy Siegner • May 17, 2019 -
Aleph Farms raises $12M with investment from Cargill
The injection of capital will allow the lab-grown meat startup to accelerate product development and transform its prototype into something sold at market.
By Jessi Devenyns • May 15, 2019 -
Could India become the next cell-cultured meat hub?
Two facilities will be pursuing cell-based meat R&D, with the first phase of one opening in Maharashtra next year and a second coming to Hyderabad.
By Cathy Siegner • May 13, 2019 -
Kellogg goes Off the Grid with protein-packed frozen waffle brand
The product — which comes in vanilla buttermilk, cinnamon brown sugar and wild blueberry — is marketed on its website as fuel "for whatever adventure the day will bring."
By Cathy Siegner • May 13, 2019 -
Impossible Foods raises $300M as exec touts long runway for growth
CFO David Lee said the company is facing "unprecedented demand" for its product and is considering "every strategic option" for future expansion, including an IPO.
By Christopher Doering • May 13, 2019 -
Hain Celestial to sell its poultry business for $80M
Now that the company has divested its protein segment, will Nestlé still be interested in a full acquisition?
By Jessi Devenyns • Updated July 1, 2019 -
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Leftovers: Reddi-wip becomes an at-home Barista; crunchy crickets kick in almost any flavor imaginable
Conagra Brand's iconic spray cream — an unofficial coffee topping for years — gets a makeover to do a latte for morning drinks, and Reese's takes on a new frozen dessert form.
By Food Dive staff • May 10, 2019 -
Beef industry debuts sustainability framework
The plan lays out indicators for individual operations to assess water and land resources, animal and employee safety and well-being, efficiency and yield, and air and greenhouse gas emissions.
By Cathy Siegner • May 8, 2019 -
Food recalls dropped because of government shutdown, report says
Stericycle Expert Solutions said fewer inspections in the last quarter led to more potentially dangerous products getting to the market.
By Lillianna Byington • May 8, 2019 -
After exiting Beyond Meat, how will Tyson do with its own plant-based products?
In an earnings call this week, CEO Noel White said the company's reach will allow it to move quickly into the marketplace this summer.
By Lillianna Byington • May 7, 2019 -
Impossible Burgers run short as manufacturer 'spares no expense' to double supply
Statements from the company confirm its production capacity and a steep incline in demand has caused the shortage, and sourcing ingredients is not the issue.
By Emma Cosgrove • May 7, 2019 -
$16B invested in plant-based and cell-cultured meat since 2009
The Good Food Institute noted in two reports that changing consumer attitudes and the boost in sales of meat alternatives are driving these funds.
By Cathy Siegner • May 7, 2019 -
As Beyond Meat sizzles in Wall Street debut, pressure is on to maintain its red-hot growth
The plant-based meat producer is now worth nearly $4 billion and is being valued by the market more like a fast-growing tech company than a food manufacturer like Hormel or Tyson.
By Cathy Siegner • May 3, 2019
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