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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 -
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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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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 -
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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 -
Sanderson Farms doubles down on its "truth-telling" ad campaign
Bucking a prominent industry trend, the poultry producer will launch another ad campaign aimed at telling consumers why it uses antibiotics on the chickens it raises.
By Erika Kincaid • Aug. 7, 2017 -
Tyson overhauls corporate structure around three key segments
In a move intended to make the company more agile and responsive to change, the realignment gives group heads end-to-end responsibility and sets up distinct areas for potential spin-offs.
By Sandy Skrovan • Aug. 4, 2017 -
Pilgrim's Pride earnings take flight in the 2nd quarter
Profit at the poultry producer surged 53% to $233.6 million while sales rose 11% to $2.25 billion from the year-ago period.
By Emma Liem Beckett • Aug. 3, 2017 -
Japan increases tariff on US frozen beef imports to 50%
The import tax was increased in an effort to curb less pricey foreign competition from producers in the United States.
By Sandy Skrovan • July 31, 2017 -
Kroger adds Beyond Burgers to more than 600 stores
The plant-based patties, which are also available at hundreds of Whole Foods and Safeway stores, will roll out across four of the grocer's banners in coming weeks.
By Jeff Wells • July 31, 2017 -
Hormel launches line of on-the-go meat, cheese and chocolate snacks
Despite the Spam Snacks debacle, the meat manufacturer is still betting on the high-growth snack market, this time with a line of on-the-go healthy snacks packed with protein.
By Sandy Skrovan • July 26, 2017 -
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Perdue Farms to improve conditions at its facilities and slaughterhouses
As consumers demand better treatment of animals, the poultry processor is taking steps at its operations to reduce the suffering of its chickens.
By Sandy Skrovan • July 20, 2017 -
Unilever battling Spam maker Hormel for Reckitt food business
The division, which includes ketchup, yellow mustard and Frank’s Red Hot sauces, could sell for more than $2.9 billion.
By Christopher Doering • July 18, 2017 -
Pilgrim's Pride CEO advocates for transparency in chicken farming
The poultry executive said there is a widening gap between the consumers' perception of where the food they eat comes from and the reality of how it's produced.
By Sandy Skrovan • July 18, 2017 -
Amazon's getting into Blue Apron's meal kit space
The long-rumored effort is spelled out in a trademark application from Amazon and could be aided greatly by its Whole Foods acquisition.
By Daphne Howland • July 17, 2017 -
Study: Meat, it's what's for snacking as consumer demand sizzles
The category is forecast to rise by 9% annually through 2021, fueled by new products and increasing demand for portable, healthy, low calorie and high protein snacks.
By Sandy Skrovan • July 17, 2017 -
ShopRite campaign connects shoppers with protein-rich foods
The grocer will highlight the nutrient for customers through in-store and circular advertisements, social media campaigns and online content including recipes.
By Caitlin Mannering • July 13, 2017
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