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Farm bill expires again. Here’s what it means for farmers.
The delay upends some USDA farm conservation and trade promotion programs while setting up costlier disruptions beginning at the year’s end.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 2, 2024 -
Kraft Heinz steak sauce heads to the dairy aisle with A1 butter
The innovation, the first outside of its signature condiment in more than five years, comes as the packaged food giant looks to generate $2 billion in incremental net sales by 2027.
By Christopher Doering • Sept. 23, 2024 -
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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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Tyson sued over ‘climate smart’ beef and other ‘greenwashing’ claims
The meat company’s sustainability commitments are deceiving consumers, according to the Environmental Working Group.
By Nathan Owens • Sept. 20, 2024 -
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How a dairy additive startup is finding success in precision fermentation by thinking small
Turtle Tree Labs is avoiding exposure to alternative milks or other low-margin offerings by focusing on specialty ingredients for adult nutrition and sports performance.
By Jesse Klein • Sept. 19, 2024 -
C4 partners with Hershey to bring its sweets to energy drinks, protein powders
The initial tranche of products will include the confectionery giant’s Bubble Yum, Jolly Rancher, Hershey's Milk Chocolate and Reese's brands.
By Christopher Doering • Sept. 18, 2024 -
Cal-Maine takes majority stake of egg processor, expanding into prepared foods
A new joint venture with wrap and crepe maker Crepini comes as producers look to boost profits through a renewed focus on value-added products.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Sept. 13, 2024 -
Vital Farms adds chief supply chain officer role
Joe Holland took helm of the newly created role on Sept. 1 and is responsible for the company’s logistics, production operations and food safety quality assurance.
By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 10, 2024 -
Food tech company Planted to launch ‘first of its kind’ fermented whole cut steak
The plant-based meat is made with soy, rapeseed oil, beans, rice and a proprietary blend of microbial cultures.
By Elizabeth Flood • Sept. 9, 2024 -
Chomps to open Missouri snack facility
The facility will expand the meat snack maker’s partnership with contract manufacturer Western Smokehouse Partners.
By Joelle Anselmo • Sept. 9, 2024 -
USDA tightens guidance for use of ‘antibiotic free’ and other meat labels
The department is signaling that it will take enforcement action against producers who make false or misleading claims about how animals are raised.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Sept. 9, 2024 -
Hormel challenged by weak whole turkey prices
Despite headwinds in the commodity market, the food processor saw higher demand for ground turkey and other branded products as more consumers make meals at home.
By Nathan Owens • Sept. 6, 2024 -
Beyond Meat unveils plans for new steak
CEO Ethan Brown said the company will likely introduce the product in collaboration with a “healthier” restaurant.
By Elizabeth Flood • Sept. 6, 2024 -
Why egg prices are becoming expensive again
An expert said continued bird flu challenges across U.S. poultry farms have caught up to the markets at the wholesale and retail levels.
By Nathan Owens • Sept. 4, 2024 -
Tyson Foods appoints new CFO, replacing company heir
John R. Tyson, who was suspended earlier this summer following a drunk driving incident, will remain with the meat giant on health leave.
By Nathan Owens • Aug. 30, 2024 -
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Smithfield spins off Europe business ahead of potential US listing
The pork producer said the move would further accelerate “unique growth opportunities" in both areas.
By Nathan Owens • Aug. 28, 2024 -
The Better Meat Co. awarded $1.4M grant from US Defense Department
The California-based company plans to use the funding to produce large volumes of its Rhiza mycoprotein.
By Elizabeth Flood • Aug. 28, 2024 -
Sponsored by Planteneers
Hybrid meats: The best of both worlds
Limiting meat intake is a desire for a quarter of U.S consumers today. But why not give the best of both worlds: plant-based and traditional meat?
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Kraft Heinz hires Hershey’s exec as chief sales officer
Marlene Creighton will oversee the U.S. sales force at the Oscar Mayer maker and will be responsible for driving customer and channel growth.
By Christopher Doering • Aug. 23, 2024 -
AI could pose risk for food and ag companies
ADM and other businesses are disclosing potential pitfalls of artificial intelligence as the technology becomes more essential for growth.
By Nathan Owens • Aug. 23, 2024 -
Hormel taps former Applegate president to lead retail division
The appointment of John Ghingo comes as the company plans to double down on its snacking business amid volatility in the meat sector.
By Chris Casey • Aug. 22, 2024 -
Louis Dreyfus forms dedicated pulses unit
The processor is capitalizing on global demand for beans, peas, chickpeas and lentils, which have gained prominence as a meat alternative.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 22, 2024 -
Pilgrim’s Pride to pay $100M in largest protein antitrust settlement
The poultry processor, along with rivals including Tyson and Perdue Farms, was accused of conspiring to suppress the pay of chicken farmers.
By Chris Casey • Aug. 21, 2024 -
Beyond Meat’s financial woes magnified through late payments
Despite optimistic comments from CEO Ethan Brown, the company is overdue on a third of its payments to vendors in 2024.
By Elizabeth Flood • Aug. 21, 2024 -
How a former agriculture industry exec found himself CEO of cultivated meat company Meatable
Jeff “Trip” Tripician is looking to work with the meat industry rather than pitting the two against each other.
By Elizabeth Flood • Aug. 19, 2024 -
Elmhurst 1925 launches a plant-based chicken powder
This is the company’s first product innovation outside of the dairy alternative space.
By Elizabeth Flood • Aug. 15, 2024