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Carrington Farms launches coconut-based protein powder
The new vegan product boasts 20 grams of protein per serving, appealing to consumers with the tropical fruit's health halo.
By Erika Kincaid • Aug. 31, 2017 -
Bob Evans hikes 2018 guidance after Q1 sales jump
The Ohio company reported net sales were up 27.1% to $109.3 million from the same period last year, while adjusted earnings rose 38.3% to $19.5 million.
By Cathy Siegner • Aug. 30, 2017 -
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Tyson cleared in SEC chicken price-fixing investigation
Despite being cleared of wrongdoing, several recent scandals could leave consumers with a bad taste regarding product and pricing transparency in meat and poultry.
By Sandy Skrovan • Aug. 28, 2017 -
Bacon makes consumers hog wild, but producers can't keep up
As pork companies see profits dip amid increased demand, several new processing plants are in the works to increase supply to a hungry U.S. market.
By Erika Kincaid • Aug. 28, 2017 -
Tyson and Foster Farms invest in new meat facilities
These are just the two latest processors to put money into upgrades and expansion to increase production levels, efficiency and their bottom line.
By Sandy Skrovan • Aug. 25, 2017 -
Delivering fresh meat and seafood remains a challenge
A recent study of meal-kit providers found that 47% of the proteins researchers ordered arrived at temperatures deemed too high for consumption.
By Jeff Wells • Aug. 25, 2017 -
USDA
Food maker Nellson says plant-based product development surging
Demand is growing as more consumers seek non-meat alternatives with clean labels and recognizable ingredients that have functional benefits.
By Sandy Skrovan • Aug. 25, 2017 -
Hormel sees earnings inch up as Jennie-O issues continue to gobble into profits
The meat company also announced the $104 million acquisition of Brazil's Cidade do Sol, its fist entry into the South American market.
By Cathy Siegner • Aug. 24, 2017 -
Smithfield spends $100M to expand North Carolina pork facility
The move, which comes a week after Tyson Foods said it was investing $84 million to expand and upgrade a Tennessee poultry plant, shows growing consumer demand for protein.
By Erika Kincaid • Aug. 23, 2017 -
Cargill takes a stake in cell-cultured meat startup Memphis Meats
The protein giant didn't disclose the size of the investment, but it was part of $17 million in funding that also included Richard Branson and Bill Gates.
By Emma Liem Beckett • Aug. 23, 2017 -
Opinion
Digital transformation for food manufacturing — a recipe for success
With companies under pressure to get new products to market faster, Jerry Browning, a senior advisor at IFS North America, has advice on how to make that happen.
By Jerry Browning • Aug. 22, 2017 -
US pork shipments resume to Argentina for the first time in 25 years
The deal opens up a potential $10-million-per-year market for American producers that was closed a quarter century ago following animal health concerns.
By Christopher Doering • Aug. 21, 2017 -
Hormel expands foodservice business with $425M Fontanini buy
While the purchase is not the multibillion-dollar deal hinted at by the CEO earlier this year, it’s a strategic pickup that will help round out its foodservice portfolio.
By Sandy Skrovan • Aug. 18, 2017 -
Can scandal-plagued JBS's plans for an IPO succeed?
The global meat giant is again aiming to go public in 2018, but recent legal and financial challenges could make that difficult to carry out.
By Megan Poinski • Aug. 17, 2017 -
Tyson invests $84M to expand Tennessee poultry plant
The initiative, which is expected to add 300 jobs to the local economy, will increase the food giant's chicken production capacity as it expands its protein business.
By Sandy Skrovan • Aug. 17, 2017 -
USDA
US beef producers facing challenges in return to Chinese market
A change in feed methods and an increased focus on premium cuts may be needed for American cattle producers to compete in the world's most populous country.
By Sandy Skrovan • Aug. 15, 2017 -
Hampton Creek discussing partnerships with global meat companies
These potential licensing agreements with well-known entities would help the San Francisco-based startup increase "clean meat" production and keep costs down.
By Megan Poinski • Aug. 14, 2017 -
Is high-fat, high-protein the next big trend in baby food?
Startup Serenity Kids is launching paleo-style products to differentiate from mainstream brands that are typically low in fat and contain little meat.
By Sandy Skrovan • Aug. 11, 2017 -
Giant launches 'No Antibiotics Ever' pork with private label
The product coincides with trends taking place throughout the food industry, including growing demand for cleaner labels and a push away from national brands.
By Erika Kincaid • Aug. 11, 2017 -
Aiming for an active crowd, Exo's rebrand highlights use of crickets in protein bars
The company originally downplayed the use of the insect in its bars, but it is now highlighting the health benefits for consumers.
By Caitlin Mannering • Aug. 11, 2017 -
Mung bean protein isolate developed by Hampton Creek gets GRAS status
The vegan food company is planning on using the super-healthy isolate in an egg substitute — and possibly in its spin on ice cream and butter.
By Erika Kincaid • Aug. 10, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Pea protein soars as food firms keep their finger on the pulse
Its health-friendly and sustainable benefits help the ingredient grow in popularity among manufacturers and consumers.
By Caroline Macdonald • Aug. 10, 2017 -
Opinion
Moving 'beyond meat': Algae is at the center of nutritional innovation
The race is on to find sustainable and tasty replacements for animal proteins — and Algarithm Founder and CEO Dale Kelly writes that the best option might quite literally be green.
By Dale Kelly • Aug. 10, 2017 -
FDA calls Impossible Burger's secret ingredient into question
The plant-based meat with soy leghemoglobin is still on the market, but the agency is concerned the substance could be an allergen.
By Sandy Skrovan • Aug. 9, 2017 -
Tyson beats expectations in Q3 as new CEO's moves pay off
After an up-and-down 2016, new CEO Tom Hayes has been repositioning the meat giant's business for growth in 2017.
By Davide Savenije • Aug. 7, 2017
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