Sanderson Farms says the US has an oversupply of antibiotic-free chicken

The third-largest U.S. poultry producer has drawn national attention for continuing to administer drugs to its birds and claims the practice gives it a competitive price advantage. 

By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 18, 2018

Cargill gives peas a chance through investment in Minnesota protein supplier

Puris plans to use the investment for a second production plant and to leverage the commodity trader's market reach to expand global operations.

By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 18, 2018

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

Aldi launches vegan private label brand

The discounter's new Earth Grown line has numerous meat substitutes, including quinoa burgers and chickenless patties.

By Cassie Chew • Jan. 16, 2018

Beyond Burger sales sizzle with meat eaters

The company said about 70% of consumers who buy its plant-based burgers are not vegetarians, a factor it credits to favorable placement alongside chicken, beef and pork in the grocery store.

By Erika Kincaid • Jan. 16, 2018

A third of protein bars contain as much fat as a Krispy Kreme donut, study finds

Protectivity is pushing manufacturers of the trendy products to change the way they market to consumers, many of whom associate them with nutritional health. 

By Cassie Chew • Jan. 9, 2018

Rotisserie chicken sales are still hot for retailers

The slow-cooked birds take a big bite out of gross margins, but often win over loyal customers.

By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 8, 2018

Finless Foods wants its lab-grown tuna to hit the market in 2019

The Bay Area startup has cut the production cost of its cell-cultured fish, initially running about $19,000 per pound, by 50% since September.

By Emma Liem Beckett • Jan. 5, 2018

Well done! Americans will eat a record amount of meat and poultry in 2018

The increased demand for animal-based products also has extended to eggs, cheese and butter even as plant-based food sales continue to grow.

By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 4, 2018

Can a store-within-a-store concept succeed in the deli department?

Schnucks, which recently partnered with specialty meat supplier Volpi Foods at a St. Louis location, could expand the model to other areas if it is successful.

By Jeff Wells • Dec. 22, 2017

Plant-based burger maker Beyond Meat adds sausage to its menu

Buoyed by the success of its hamburger, the company has launched the new product exclusively at a Whole Foods in Boulder, Colorado with additional locations to be announced in January.

By Cassie Chew • Dec. 19, 2017

USDA plans to withdraw rule establishing organic livestock standards

The Agriculture Department said it was pulling the measure because it doesn't believe it has the authority to implement it.

By Cathy Siegner • Dec. 19, 2017

Investor coalition pressures Sanderson Farms to limit antibiotics use

This is the second time that shareholders of the Mississippi-based chicken producer have been asked to direct the company to limit the use of medically important antibiotics.

By Cathy Siegner • Dec. 18, 2017

Small scale study finds vegan diets reduce heart disease

Patients who ate no animal products in the NYU Langone Health trial lowered inflammation more than those who followed the American Heart Association's eating plan.

By Erika Kincaid • Dec. 14, 2017

Sales shine for Sanderson Farms, but profits slip in Q4

The nation's third-largest poultry company said seasonal price declines, hurricane disruptions and higher corn prices weakened its net income for the quarter.

By Cathy Siegner • Dec. 14, 2017

Move over, soda. Meat could be next on the menu for a special tax.

Beef, pork and lamb may be among the products subjected to a surcharge by governments as a way to improve public health and lower greenhouse gas emissions.

By Erika Kincaid • Dec. 14, 2017

Cured meats could make asthma symptoms worse, study finds

A look at nearly 1,000 people by French researchers found those who ate four or more servings had a 76% greater chance of the disease becoming more severe.

By Cathy Siegner • Dec. 13, 2017

California almond industry invests $4.8M in sustainable farming research

The nut board is focusing on water conservation, protection of honey bees that pollinate the crop and new uses for the plant's hulls, shells and woody materials. 

By Erika Kincaid • Dec. 12, 2017

Animal antibiotic use is down for the first time, says FDA

The agency found sales and distribution of antimicrobials used in food-producing animals was down 10% in 2016.

By Pamela DeLoatch • Dec. 11, 2017

Tyson fires another poultry supplier for animal cruelty

The company terminated its contract with the Virginia farm after Compassion Over Killing released a video showing chickens being mistreated.

By Pamela DeLoatch • Dec. 8, 2017

'Natural' is an ambiguous term for meat, but some consumers pay more for it

A study from Arizona State University found shoppers unfamiliar with the definition will spend $1.26 more per pound of beef with the label, but "grass-fed" claims can prove even more lucrative.  

By Erika Kincaid • Dec. 7, 2017

The Food Dive Awards for 2017

The 2017 Awards recognize the industry’s top disruptors and innovators. These executives, companies and trends are transforming the industry and shaping the future.

By Megan Poinski , Emma Liem Beckett , Jeff Wells , Christopher Doering , Sandy Skrovan , Cathy Siegner • Dec. 4, 2017

Food Executive of the Year: Tom Hayes, CEO of Tyson Foods

During his 11 months at the helm, he has positioned Tyson Foods to better respond to shoppers who are snacking more and consuming greater amounts of protein.

By Christopher Doering • Dec. 4, 2017

Food Company of the Year: Sanderson Farms

Sanderson Farms has raised its broiler chickens with antibiotics for 70 years, and has no plans to change.

By Emma Liem Beckett • Dec. 4, 2017

US farm antibiotic use is more than twice that of the UK

There is concern that exposure to the medications in food may lead to resistance in humans when the same drugs are used.

By Erika Kincaid • Dec. 4, 2017

Maple Leaf buys vegan meat company for $120M

The acquisition is the second U.S. plant-based protein maker the Canadian firm has acquired during the last year as it responds to changing consumer tastes and eating behaviors.

By Erika Kincaid • Dec. 3, 2017