Sanderson Farms' Q1 net income jumps from higher prices, tax cut

The poultry producer said results benefited from higher market prices for dark meat products from its deboning plants, but prices were lower for white meat.  

By Cathy Siegner • Feb. 22, 2018

Hormel reports Q1 earnings boost despite lagging turkey sales

The strongest performance during the most recent quarter was in the protein giant's Specialty Foods area — now merged with its Grocery Products segment — which reported an 8% profit rise. 

By Cathy Siegner • Feb. 22, 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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Changes loom for USDA's market hog slaughter regulations

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service wants to amend federal rules to permit voluntary inspection, allow faster processing and require more pathogen sampling for all slaughter plants.

By Cathy Siegner • Feb. 21, 2018

Survey: 80% of shoppers prefer independent stores to online

The National Grocers Association, which held its annual trade show last week, also found that more than two thirds of consumers who do shop online supplement with in-store purchases. 

By Dan Alaimo • Feb. 20, 2018

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

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