Perdue, Tyson and Pilgrim's Pride recall 110,000 pounds of chicken

Last week, the poultry producers pulled the nuggets because they either contained rubber or were incorrectly labeled.

By Jessi Devenyns • Feb. 4, 2019

Winner, winner, chicken dinner: How Super Bowl snacks reflect trends

Although wings are expected to dominate the game with another year of strong sales, more American consumers are adding plant-based protein options to their Sunday spreads.

By Jessi Devenyns • Feb. 1, 2019

Explore the Trendline➔

Top 5 stories from Food Dive

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

Cattlemen's group policy priority: 'Fake meat' regulation

The industry argues the only products that should be allowed to carry the label of "beef" are ones derived from actual livestock and harvested for human consumption.

By Cathy Siegner • Feb. 1, 2019

Why are chicken producers pursuing Non-GMO Project verification?

Springer Mountain Farms recently was approved for the symbol on its PLUS line, but according to federal law, meat and poultry cannot be considered genetically modified.

By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 29, 2019

StarKist settles price fixing claims with Walmart for $20.5M

After the company pleaded guilty to one count of artificially inflating costs in October, it still faces a federal fine of up to $100 million.

By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 29, 2019

Darden Restaurants accuses chicken producers of overcharging

A federal lawsuit claims they conspired to sell products to the parent company of establishments including Olive Garden at artificially inflated prices from 2008 through 2016.

By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 29, 2019

Chicken with a side of facts: Information hungry consumers expect more

Tom Super, senior vice president of communications at the National Chicken Council, said diners are rightfully asking more questions about how food is grown and raised.

By Tom Super • Jan. 25, 2019

How the pork industry can prepare for challenges to its reputation

Reports of African swine fever in China could rattle worldwide consumer confidence in the meat. Steel City Re CEO Nir Kossovsky gives advice for producers to make it through these kinds of issues. 

By Nir Kossovsky • Jan. 23, 2019

Plant-based steak: Will it be what's for dinner?

Impossible Foods CEO Patrick Brown said R&D at the California-based company has been "going at a blazing speed since Day One," with whole cuts of beef being its next big launch.

By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 14, 2019

Pilgrim's Pride alters chicken welfare claims following FTC complaint

The Humane Society claimed the company relegates most of its chickens to filthy, dark barns, and said some are scalded alive during slaughter.

By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 10, 2019

Egg replacement from plants cracks into new markets with distribution deal

Renmatix said Simple Cellulose, which will be sold by The Ingredient House, can save bakeries 25% to 50% annually on their costs for the popular ingredient.

By Jessi Devenyns • Jan. 10, 2019

Impossible Burger becomes gluten-free in new reformulation

The first major revamp of the company's signature product makes it more adaptable to replace ground beef in any recipe, less salty and more clean-label.

By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 9, 2019

Will Missouri's new labeling law criminalizing 'meat' hurt the plant-based sector?

As of Jan. 1, anyone using the term on food labels or in ads could be fined and receive a jail sentence unless the product came from harvested livestock or poultry.

By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 8, 2019

World Economic Forum: Plant-based meat alternatives could save lives

The international organization dedicated to solving the world's problems recommends a joint public-private approach to getting more of these items into stores and on menus.

By Jessi Devenyns • Jan. 7, 2019

6 trends to impact the food industry in 2019

Concepts that started rocking the business in 2018 will continue, making this year sure to be full of big deals, new functional ingredients and items that are sustainable on many levels.

By Megan Poinski , Christopher Doering , Lillianna Byington • Jan. 7, 2019

Use of animal antibiotics dropped by a third in 2017, FDA says

Commissioner Scott Gottlieb said he's pleased with the results, but there's still work to do in fighting antimicrobial resistance. 

By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 3, 2019

US food producers brace for hit as Pacific trade deal goes into effect

As the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership kicks in, beef and wheat exports are expected to suffer.

By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 3, 2019

Carl's Jr. gives plant-based Beyond Burger the star treatment

The chain is now selling the meat-free Beyond Famous Star burger for $6.29 a piece at more than 1,000 locations, following White Castle's Impossible slider expansion.

By Kristine Sherred • Jan. 3, 2019

Can Soylent Bridge cross the gap between meal replacements and snacking?

Rosa Foods selected a serendipitous time to release a new version of its trendy beverage, but it remains to be seen if it holds on after healthy eating resolutions fade.

By Jessi Devenyns • Jan. 3, 2019

Nestlé will launch plant-based Incredible Burger this spring

The item — part of the Garden Gourmet line and made from soy and wheat protein — will bolster the manufacturer's position in the growing segment.

By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 2, 2019

Our best stories of 2018

From massive c-suite changes to huge deals, here are Food Dive's top stories from 2018, a quick tour of some of what made last year so exciting — and tumultuous. 

By Food Dive staff • Dec. 21, 2018

Does a bill ending federal funding for insect farming have legs?

The last-minute proposal from Sen. Jeff Flake, R-Ariz, is strongly opposed by the industry, which says all signs point to massive growth.

By Nina Sparling • Dec. 21, 2018

Sanderson Farms sales drop 13.2% as it finishes a 'challenging year'

Roiled by problems with demand, issues with tariffs and two hurricanes, the chicken producer saw an operating income loss of $57.7 million in the most recent quarter. Net income for the year was down 78%.

By Lillianna Byington • Dec. 20, 2018

Fish fraud 'rampant' in New York, AG report finds

DNA testing found widespread mislabeling of certain species including 27.6% of samples sold as wild salmon, 67% of red snapper and 87.5% of lemon sole.

By Lillianna Byington • Dec. 18, 2018

Food manufacturing is hungry for workers

As today's job seekers look for an integrative culture and benefits like education, the once-stable industry is struggling to find people and keep them from leaving.

By Jessi Devenyns • Dec. 17, 2018