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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 -
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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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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 -
Cell-based shrimp startup Shiok Meats nets $4.6M in funding
The founders hope to scale production and have the company's lab-grown products available in select markets within two or three years.
By Cathy Siegner • April 30, 2019 -
Deep Dive
Why international investment is the lucrative path forward for food and beverage
While CPG companies like Tyson, Mondelez and Kellogg are thought of as all-American, M&A is helping them expand their reach — and revenues — across the globe.
By Jessi Devenyns • April 30, 2019 -
Clara Foods' chicken-free egg protein may crack the market with funding, Ingredion partnership
The California company reportedly raised $40 million to invest in its proprietary yeast fermentation process that cuts down on the cost of functional proteins usually made from animals.
By Cathy Siegner • April 26, 2019 -
Lawsuit claims Tyson, Cargill and JBS fixed beef prices
The companies are accused of working together since 2015 to artificially reduce cattle supply while boosting their own profits — and hurting smaller producers.
By Lillianna Byington • April 25, 2019 -
Walmart turns to transparency with its own beef supply chain
Five hundred Walmart stores across the southeastern U.S. will carry Angus beef cuts from regional providers.
By Jessica Dumont • April 25, 2019 -
Why did Tyson divest its 6.52% share in Beyond Meat?
The meat processing giant sold its stake — which has been estimated to be worth nearly $79 million — the week before the plant-based alternatives maker is scheduled to go public.
By Cathy Siegner • April 25, 2019 -
Will Soylent's 100-calorie snack bars be successful?
The meal replacement company is hoping to attract a more mainstream audience with its second attempt in the trendy protein bar category.
By Jessi Devenyns • April 23, 2019 -
Inside Beyond Meat's $184M IPO plans
According to a filing submitted Monday to the Securities and Exchange Commission, the California-based maker of plant-based alternatives anticipates a market value of up to $1.21 billion.
By Cathy Siegner • April 23, 2019 -
Stryve Biltong's $16.5M funding round will bulk up marketing and operations
The meat snack maker, which said it has had "explosive growth" with products in more than 7,500 stores, also is bringing industry veterans to its board and leadership team.
By Cathy Siegner • April 18, 2019 -
Doctors group sues USDA, claiming chicken contaminated with fecal matter
The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine says the agency has disregarded its concerns about the issue for six years.
By Lillianna Byington • April 18, 2019 -
FDA
Tyson's VC arm invests in Clear Labs food safety tech
The company uses a robotic platform to detect pathogens and can get results in 24 hours, compared to the standard three to five days.
By Cathy Siegner • April 12, 2019
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