Meat & Poultry: Page 73
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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 -
USDA
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 -
USDA
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 -
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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 -
Deep Dive
From cancer to Alzheimer's, health is on the menu for food manufacturers
As their core packaged food businesses struggle, Hormel, Nestle and others are turning to nutritional therapy and medical foods — a niche-yet-promising market that's worth an estimated $15 billion.
By Christopher Doering • Sept. 18, 2017 -
Hormel's journey beyond meat production continues
President and CEO James P. Snee said that by 2020, the protein giant wants 15% of its net sales to come from items that were developed in the previous five years.
By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 18, 2017 -
Kellogg's VC arm bets on mushroom protein company in $35M funding round
The investment comes as plant-based protein has emerged as a high-growth area in the food industry.
By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 14, 2017 -
Organic trade group sues USDA over livestock standards
The Organic Trade Association board unanimously agreed to file the lawsuit against USDA for what the group considers illegal and unfair delays in implementing voluntary standards for organic livestock and poultry practices.
By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 13, 2017 -
Hampton Creek obtains patent for unique plant protein scanning process
The company has automated a system for researching plant proteins by breaking them down to the molecular level and searching for desirable properties — like emulsification, protein content and thermal stability.
By Megan Poinski • Sept. 13, 2017 -
Meatpackers seek USDA approval to speed up processing lines
With meat consumption growing at a record pace and demand projected to outstrip supply, poultry companies are looking for ways to increase output.
By Sandy Skrovan • Sept. 12, 2017 -
Pilgrim's Pride buys poultry unit from parent JBS in $1.03B deal
The sale of Moy Park to a subsidiary comes as the scandal-plagued Brazilian company looks to pay for mounting legal costs following a corruption investigation.
By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 11, 2017 -
Insect protein startup Flying SpArk selected for Ikea incubator
The food tech startup, which uses fruit flies, aligns well with the Swedish retailer's mission to solve global issues of sustainability, inadequate nutrition and future food shortages.
By Sandy Skrovan • Sept. 7, 2017 -
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Chicken trade group's new standards clearly define how birds were raised
The National Chicken Council's guidelines outline what consumers can expect from any meat they buy or eat, whether it's organic or conventional.
By Erika Kincaid • Sept. 7, 2017 -
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Nestle acquires plant-based food maker Sweet Earth
The purchase gives the Swiss company a foothold in a rapidly growing market segment that could top $5 billion in sales by 2020.
By Christopher Doering • Sept. 7, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Q&A part 2: Hampton Creek CEO Josh Tetrick on internal controversies, thorny challenges and going public
In part two of our interview, the food startup's founder talked about how "tenacity of purpose is the most important thing" for people working for the company and meeting its mission.
By Megan Poinski • Sept. 6, 2017
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