Investors urge companies to cut reliance on animal proteins

A report named Nestle as one food company set to take advantage of the growing demand for meat alternatives. Costco was among the worst due to a "lack of discussion of livestock's environmental impacts."   

By Erika Kincaid • Feb. 16, 2018

Cattlemen's group has a beef with 'fake meat'

The trade association wants to bar any plant-based meat alternatives or cell-cultured products from being labeled as "meat" or "beef."  

By Cathy Siegner • Feb. 13, 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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Sun Basket faces backlash over organic claims

Not all of the company's ingredients meet the standard, but according to consumers and a complaint filed with a federal agency last year, its marketing implied they did.

By Pamela DeLoatch • Feb. 12, 2018

Study: Our early ancestors ate insects and we can, too

Most living mammals can produce the stomach enzyme capable of breaking down insect exoskeletons, according to research from Rutgers and Kent State.

By Cathy Siegner • Feb. 8, 2018

USDA study: Breeding 'super chickens' could limit use of antibiotics

Researchers found roosters with higher levels of a pair of proteins had stronger immune systems and were more resistant to pathogens.

By Cathy Siegner • Feb. 6, 2018

Cargill takes stake in livestock-monitoring technology

The proprietary software from Cainthus, an Irish agricultural-technology startup, can recognize individual cows, track key metrics and monitor animal treatment.

By Cathy Siegner • Feb. 5, 2018

Sysco and US Foods allege chicken producers of price fixing

The product distributors are accusing Tyson Foods, Pilgrim's Pride and others of collusion going as far back as 2008.

By Erika Kincaid • Feb. 1, 2018

Tyson Food's CEO says the company is hunting for more deals

Tom Hayes told Bloomberg the meat processor wants acquisitions that will enhance both its brands and its reach.

By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 31, 2018

Tyson's VC arm buys into cell-cultured meat startup Memphis Meats

Tom Hayes, the protein giant's relatively new and growth-oriented CEO, said that investing in lab-grown protein in no way competes with his company's core businesses.

By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 30, 2018

Survey: Most consumers like meat, slaughterhouses not so much

Even though the vast majority of Americans eat meat at least once in a while, nearly half of them said they also supported a ban on slaughterhouses.

By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 25, 2018

Will Applegate's Whole30 partnership beef up sales?

The trendy elimination diet is giving its stamp of approval to 17 of the organic meat producer's offerings, but time will tell if consumers embrace the products.

By Erika Kincaid • Jan. 25, 2018

US poultry exporters await outcome of NAFTA talks

Sanderson Farms is concerned about losing business if the trade deal isn't renegotiated since 4.5% of its gross sales come from chicken parts exported to Mexico.

By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 25, 2018

Ikea latest retailer to announce chicken welfare standards

The Swedish food and home decor chain plans to gradually phase in the new program, with final compliance expected by 2025.

By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 18, 2018

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

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