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

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

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

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

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