Meat & Poultry: Page 72


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    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
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    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
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    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
  • Deep Dive

    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
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    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 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
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    Still what's for dinner? Beef industry tries a blast from the past to win over millennials.

    Sponsored by two industry groups, the campaign is funded through the Beef Checkoff.

    By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 6, 2017
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    New law passed in San Francisco would require grocers to report on animal antibiotic use

    The ordinance, which now goes to Mayor Ed Lee for final action, is the first of its kind to pass in the U.S. — but could create a ripple effect through the entire food supply chain.

    By Sandy Skrovan • Oct. 5, 2017
  • Pigs at Keenbell Farm are pasture raised by 3rd generation farmer CJ Isbell in Rockville, VA, on Friday, May 6, 2011.
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    Triumph Foods expands Missouri plant, automating it with robotic technology

    These facilities can improve operational efficiency by increasing shipping speed and reducing manual handling of finished products, but could also cost the food industry jobs.

    By Sandy Skrovan • Oct. 5, 2017
  • DuPont introduces plant-based nuggets containing 90% protein

    The product, which is made from soy, could be used as an ingredient for items such as breakfast bars and yogurt toppings. 

    By Erika Kincaid • Oct. 5, 2017
  • Is kelp jerky a snack food gone too far?

    Beyond the Shoreline is launching the product in January 2018 with the hopes that it will become as popular as seaweed varieties already on the market.

    By Erika Kincaid • Oct. 4, 2017
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    7-Eleven and General Mills partner on exclusive breakfast item

    The Pillsbury Stuffed Waffle, which will be available all day, is the latest partnership between the retailer and the CPG manufacturer since 2013.

    By Erika Kincaid • Sept. 29, 2017
  • Tyson Foods to cut 450 jobs as meat processor boosts outlook

    The Arkansas company increased guidance for its 2017 fiscal year, which ends Saturday, due to better than expected earnings in its beef operations.

    By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 29, 2017
  • Whole Foods looks to make a splash with plant-based sushi

    Ahimi, a newly developed raw tuna substitute made from tomatoes and other vegan ingredients, will be available in select New York and Los Angeles stores starting Nov. 1.

    By Jeff Wells • Sept. 27, 2017
  • Bolthouse Farms launches pea-based plant protein milks

    Is the Campbell's Soup-owned brand's first foray into the dairy case enough to turn around the company's C-Fresh division?

    By Erika Kincaid • Sept. 25, 2017
  • Could Impossible Fish follow the Impossible Burger?

    Impossible Foods wants to use its technology to replicate other meats with plant-based protein, but producing seafood substitutes has many challenges.

    By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 22, 2017
  • Post Holdings to buy Bob Evans Farms for $1.53B

    The deal is expected to strengthen the cereal maker's position by adding the breakfast company's popular packaged goods line to its extensive RTE morning food portfolio.

    By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 19, 2017
  • Tyson's plans for Kansas chicken plant ruffle local feathers

    Concerns about the proposed processing facility, hatchery and feed mill mainly hinge on environmental issues, especially from residents living near the site.

    By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 19, 2017