New protein water lines bulk up the drink market

The Agropur Dairy Cooperative has added a line under its biPro brand, which comes in three flavors and contains 20 grams of protein per bottle. 

By Cathy Siegner • Aug. 20, 2018

Tyson to buy McDonald's chicken nugget supplier for $2.16B

Keystone Foods, a subsidiary of Marfrig Global Foods, is a major supplier of beef, chicken and fish products to the fast food giant.

By Cathy Siegner • Aug. 20, 2018

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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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Greenpeace: Groceries improve seafood sustainability, but are still on the hook for plastic reduction

Whole Foods, Hy-Vee, Aldi and Target were at the top of the list, while Wakefern, Price Chopper, Save Mart and H-E-B ranked near the bottom.

By Cathy Siegner • Aug. 17, 2018

Study: Discontinuing antibiotics could cost cattle industry billions

Public opinion is pushing meat producers to eliminate the use of medications in their animals, but at what cost?

By Jessi Devenyns • Aug. 13, 2018

Impossible Foods launches first mission campaign with astronaut short film

Executive Creative Director Sasha Markova explains why the plant-based food maker is focusing on its planet-saving mission and not product for the ad blitz. 

By Chris Kelly • Aug. 10, 2018

Whole Foods continues Next Level Burger expansion with San Francisco opening

This marks the fifth location the popular plant-based burger joint has opened inside the grocer's stores. 

By Krishna Thakker • Aug. 9, 2018

Smithfield Foods hit with $473.5M nuisance verdict

The meat processor is facing ongoing legal challenges related to its production practices in North Carolina, the country's No. 2 pork-producing state.

By Cathy Siegner • Aug. 7, 2018

Beef: It's still what's for dinner

Where's the beef? For many Americans, it's right on their plates. Despite health concerns and environmental worries, people are hungry for red meat. 

By Pamela DeLoatch • Aug. 6, 2018

Are meat companies giving shoppers too much information?

Consumers are demanding to know more about how protein was raised, but suppliers aren't sure where to draw the line, The Wall Street Journal reports. 

By Krishna Thakker • Aug. 6, 2018

Protein packing a punch as more foods tout the trendy nutrient

While its roots may be in chicken, nuts and eggs, growing consumer demand has prompted manufacturers to add it to chips, bars, shakes, ice cream and even candy.

By Krishna Thakker • Aug. 6, 2018

No bones about it: Sales of plant-based meat and dairy alternatives rise 20%

The industry is likely to see continued strong growth as consumers look for clean sources of protein.

By Patti Zarling • July 31, 2018

Barilla Center for Food and Nutrition joins the conversation on food sustainability

The Italy-based foundation is holding a September summit in New York to discuss how what we eat impacts the rest of the planet.

By Megan Poinski • July 30, 2018

Impossible Burger's 'bleeding' ingredient gets FDA approval

The designation comes at the same time that its major competitor, Beyond Meat, received its non-GMO certification.

By Jessi Devenyns • July 26, 2018

As trade war escalates, USDA announces $12B in aid for farmers

Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue said the package of short-term emergency funds would become available in September.​

By Cathy Siegner • July 25, 2018

Beyond Meat gets non-GMO status

The verification comes after a one-year review and now sets the company apart from its primary competitor Impossible Foods. 

By Jessi Devenyns • July 24, 2018

Meat and poultry stockpiles nearing record due to growing production and slowing exports

More than 2.5 billion pounds of beef, pork, chicken and turkey are in cold-storage warehouses, which may lower consumer prices in the U.S. but could hurt processors and producers in the long run.

By Cathy Siegner • July 24, 2018

Report: Meat and dairy greenhouse gas emissions exceed those from Exxon, BP

In order to reduce global climate change, the report said the world's largest meat and dairy companies must scale back production.

By Cathy Siegner • July 23, 2018

CDC reports salmonella outbreak linked to raw turkey 8 months after illnesses begin

At least 90 people from 26 states have been sickened and 40 hospitalized, according to the agency.

By Cathy Siegner • July 23, 2018

Nestlé's Lean Cuisine debuts meatless options with new Origins line

The Swiss company said the popular frozen entrée brand was broadening options for consumers by presenting on-trend ingredients in innovative ways.

By Cathy Siegner • July 20, 2018

Influential Gen Zers having big impact on food and beverage trends

Mintel said these consumers were influenced by parents who consumed health and wellness products, habits that are likely to remain as they get older.

By Cathy Siegner • July 19, 2018

The 3 things in lab-grown meat's way to industry transformation

Silicon Valley startups and NGOs believe this cutting-edge innovation has great potential, but regulatory red tape, the cost of commercialization and lack of government funding are proving to be obstacles.

By Emma Liem Beckett • July 18, 2018

Merck's venture capital arm invests $8.8M in Mosa Meat

The Dutch startup said it plans to build a pilot production facility and have its lab-grown beef products on the market by 2021.

By Cathy Siegner • July 17, 2018

Fish tales: Overfishing takes cod away from capes — and the world

Fishing reached record highs in 2016, but its unchecked growth may threaten long-term food security as fish stocks decline or shift to different waters. 

By Rich Weissman • July 16, 2018

Why gyms are the best place for health-focused products to get in shape

Manufacturers looking to test their latest ideas targeting those wanting to get in shape only need to look as far as their nearest CrossFit facility, explains Watson's Amit Sinha.

By Amit Sinha • July 16, 2018

Beef checkoff program hopes new meal kits are what's for dinner

The organization has partnered with American Foods Group to offer protein-rich meal kits in grocery stores across the country.  

By Patti Zarling • July 16, 2018