Gingko Bioworks uses $90M funding round to launch ingredients firm Motif

The new company, backed by an investment firm with Bill Gates, Jeff Bezos and Michael Bloomberg on its board, will use biologic engineering to recreate proteins from dairy, egg and meat to use in plant-based alternatives.

By Cathy Siegner • Feb. 27, 2019

JUST Egg cracks the substitute category wide open

The mung bean-based vegan breakfast item is taking grocery shelves by storm, reinvigorating the category and aiming at new markets with big manufacturing and distribution partnerships.

By Megan Poinski • Feb. 21, 2019

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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

Good Catch hopes consumers will bite as it launches plant-based tuna at national retailers

The New York-based startup said its products will be available this week at Whole Foods Market and Thrive Market.

By Cathy Siegner • Feb. 21, 2019

Applegate Farms launches sausage line sourced from regenerative agriculture

The Hormel subsidiary's New Food Collective features pork from small farms certified by the American Grassfed Association.

By Cathy Siegner • Feb. 19, 2019

Danone taps portfolio of 'tools and weapons' to serve changing consumer tastes

Mariano Lozano, CEO of the French giant's North American operations, said the company benefits from its diverse set of options, including probiotics, grass-fed, organic, non-GMO, low sugar, plant-based and traditional dairy.

By Christopher Doering • Feb. 19, 2019

Biltong's US popularity is building

More snack manufacturers are adding the South African meat snack to their product lines, although consumers aren't clear about what it is.

By Cathy Siegner • Feb. 14, 2019

Nestlé considers selling its cold cuts business as sales surge

The Swiss food giant emphasized the success of its deals in 2018 as net acquisitions pushed up sales by 0.7% and offset divestments.

By Lillianna Byington • Feb. 14, 2019

Pea proteins showing up in more bakery products

Manufacturers are turning to the ingredient to meet consumer demand for healthier food options and replace allergens such as wheat, dairy and egg.

By Cathy Siegner • Feb. 7, 2019

Report: Tyson Foods may buy Foster Farms for $2B

Sources who requested anonymity told CNBC the two protein companies have been talking about a deal, but may not be able to agree on price.

By Cathy Siegner • Feb. 6, 2019

Smokin' hot volcano-to-table protein startup attracts $33M from Danone, ADM

Sustainable Bioproducts said its fermentation technology can grow protein with high nutritional value and minimal impact on the environment.

By Cathy Siegner • Feb. 5, 2019

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

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