Hampton Creek cracks the egg substitute market with Just Scramble

The product debuted Thursday in San Francisco and will first be available to chefs, companies and restaurant chains there, with a planned rollout to consumers later in 2018.

By Megan Poinski • Dec. 1, 2017

Johnsonville launches smoky and sophisticated sausage flavor

The Wisconsin company's new Smoked Bourbon BBQ flavor gives stores an on-trend product that appeals to consumers at any time of day.

By Cathy Siegner • Nov. 30, 2017

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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. 

By Food Dive staff

Plant-based foods ordering more taste off of today's menu

As consumers demand to eat food not made from meat, competitive manufacturers are under pressure to make their products increasingly flavorful and realistic.

By Cathy Siegner • Nov. 30, 2017

Whole Foods organic chicken supplier plans to triple production

Bell & Evans, the country's oldest producer, is building a new processing plant in Pennsylvania to keep up with demand.

By Sandy Skrovan • Nov. 29, 2017

Not in Kansas anymore: Tyson to build $300M processing plant in Tennessee

The poultry giant found a new location for its expansion after local opposition to a project in the Sunflower State surfaced earlier this fall.

By Cathy Siegner • Nov. 21, 2017

Turkey oversupply gobbles into Hormel's Q4 earnings

The company ended the year with an 8% volume slide and an overall sales drop of 4%, thanks to more trouble with Jennie-O and Muscle Milk.  

By Cathy Siegner • Nov. 21, 2017

Jack Link's opens first brick-and-mortar store in Minneapolis

The jerky and meat snack maker will offer basketball fans and concert-goers a high-protein alternative to pizza and popcorn, while also broadening the reach of its brand.

By Erika Kincaid • Nov. 20, 2017

Consumers gobble up great deals and free items this Thanksgiving

Food price deflation, retailer price wars and an abundant turkey supply means the cost of this season's dinner will be the lowest in five years.

By Sandy Skrovan • Nov. 17, 2017

Clean labels have trade-offs in cost and food safety, scientists say

Consumers aren't fully aware of the consequences of eliminating hard-to-pronounce food ingredients, according to two professors at Iowa State University.

By Cathy Siegner • Nov. 16, 2017

Tyson Foods' sales benefit from strong consumer demand for protein

The meat processor said it experienced growth in its major units — beef, pork, chicken and prepared food —  during the fourth quarter, forecasting a strong 2018 fiscal year.

By Christopher Doering • Nov. 13, 2017

WHO urges farmers to stop using antibiotics on healthy animals

The organization’s new guidelines encourage farmers to curb the use of some medicines because they cause antibiotic-resistant bacteria and could infect consumers who eat the meat and chicken.

By Sandy Skrovan • Nov. 9, 2017

Cargill launches a traceable turkey program ahead of Thanksgiving

The protein giant is leveraging blockchain technology to tell consumers where their holiday bird was raised.

By Erika Kincaid • Nov. 8, 2017

Profit at Pilgrim's Pride surges 135% as demand for poultry remains strong

The company said it saw high demand for its chicken during the summer grilling season despite the availability of other protein alternatives on the market.

By Cathy Siegner • Nov. 7, 2017

Martha Stewart's Thanksgiving meal kit is back with cheaper, simpler recipes

After receiving complaints about the high cost and complicated food prep challenges, the home guru and Marley Spoon streamlined this year's offering to avoid "drama in the kitchen."

By Erika Kincaid • Nov. 1, 2017

Hormel Foods acquires Columbus Craft Meats for $850M

The purchase gives the meat manufacturer a premium salami and charcuterie offering and further expands its meat lineup that already includes Jennie-O and Applegate brands.

By Jeff Wells • Oct. 31, 2017

Smithfield to sell US pork products online in China

The meat processor hopes to take a bite out of the world’s biggest e-commerce market when it begins selling pork products through JD Fresh, a platform of one of the country's largest web retailers.

By Sandy Skrovan • Oct. 30, 2017

Tyson Foods pushes further into food service with new c-store offerings

The meat processor's recently acquired AdvancePierre Foods subsidiary is introducing a line of on-trend flavors and formats in specially designed packaging.

By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 30, 2017

Microalgae: A tiny ingredient packing a macro punch for food makers

The organism, which is expected to post sales of $44.7 billion for all uses by 2023, has ascorbic acid, protein and omega-3 fatty acids — giving it nutritional benefits sought after by consumers looking to eat healthier.  

By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 26, 2017

Study: Quorn's mycoprotein could be as good as milk for muscle building

British researchers found potential positive news about the ingredient, which is derived from a type of mold.

By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 13, 2017

Most Americans rely on animal proteins, Nielsen finds

Close to half of consumers eat protein with every meal and — despite increasing interest in plant-based options — only about 20% get their nutrients from those sources.

By Erika Kincaid • Oct. 12, 2017

Tyson Foods CEO targets smaller deals for growth after $4.2B AdvancePierre buy

In an exclusive interview with Food Dive, Tom Hayes said his company’s stock isn't being valued by Wall Street using the same higher financial metrics applied to other big-branded food operators — leaving its shares undervalued.

By Christopher Doering • Oct. 12, 2017

Slim Jim goes upscale with 100% grass-fed beef

The classic meat snack is upgrading its ingredients and innovating recipes with trendy flavors for the launch of its Premium Smoked Sticks line.

By Erika Kincaid • Oct. 11, 2017

Will consumers bite into a burger made from methane?

Two biotechnology startups have discovered a way to produce beef-like products from landfill-emitted gases, which are currently being used as animal feed.

By Sandy Skrovan • Oct. 11, 2017

Pet owners lap up superfoods for Fido

Sales of premium animal food have more than doubled since 2001 and the trend shows no signs of rolling over.

By Erika Kincaid • Oct. 10, 2017

Beyond Meat plans to enter UK retail markets in 2018

The plant-based protein maker's move to Europe follows its recent expansion into Hong Kong, its only current overseas market.

By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 10, 2017