Meat & Poultry: Page 74


  • 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
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    Trendline

    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
  • 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
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    Hormel Foods
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    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 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
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    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 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 Sept. 7, 2017
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    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 Sept. 6, 2017
  • Broiler chickens are raised in a chicken house on the Bobby Morgan chicken Farm in Luling, TX on Aug. 23, 2013.
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    Tyson plans to open $320M chicken processing plant in Kansas

    The new facility, which is scheduled to begin production in mid-2019, is the latest move by the meat giant to help it address growing consumer demand for protein. 

    By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 6, 2017
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    Deep Dive

    Q&A: Hampton Creek CEO Josh Tetrick on fixing the degrading food system through clean meat and plant proteins

    In the first part of our interview, the startup's founder affirmed they are "not betting it all on the conscious consumer" to achieve the company's mission of making it easy for people to eat better.

    By Sept. 5, 2017
  • 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
  • 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
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    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