Tyson CEO not opposed to splitting up the meat processor

Thomas Hayes, who took charge of the company in December, said for now it makes sense to keep the chicken, pork and beef units together.

By Keith Loria • May 22, 2017

Study: Consumers think cage-free eggs come from 'happier' birds, boosting quality

Australian researchers found that that animal welfare was a less important driver of free-range egg purchases than taste, nutrition and food safety.

By Caroline Macdonald • May 18, 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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Leading US grocers get a D on supplying and promoting antibiotic-free poultry

Costco, Albertsons, Publix, Wal-Mart and Kroger failed to promote better practices, according to the Natural Resource Defense Council. 

By Keith Loria • May 18, 2017

Flavor trends to spice up summer grilling season, McCormick predicts

Asian flavors, mayo-based barbecue and spicy fruit-based glazes are just a few of the items the spice maker expects this year.

By Keith Loria • May 16, 2017

Bucking industry shift, Sanderson Farms vows to keep using antibiotics

Tyson Foods, Perdue Farms and Butterball all have introduced products from animals raised without the controversial drugs, or vowed to end the practice altogether.

By Keith Loria • May 16, 2017

GAO: USDA may not be doing enough to prevent bird flu outbreaks

The agency is concerned the Agriculture Department's voluntarily prevention guidelines for the virus could fail to protect consumers and poultry.

By Keith Loria • May 15, 2017

Beyond Meat hires Coca-Cola exec to lead growth

Charles Muth, who oversaw the beverage maker's venturing and emerging brands unit, will be responsible for increasing sales of the startup's plant-based meats.

By Emma Liem Beckett • May 11, 2017

USDA's delay of organic livestock rule raises questions about its future

The Obama-era measure has faced backlash from agricultural trade groups and Republicans who may ultimately help kill it.

By Davide Savenije • May 11, 2017

Hy-Vee stores to carry sushi that is now 100% sustainable

The Midwestern grocer uses seafood in its fresh-made Nori Sushi bars and Hy-Vee Market Grille caught in an environmentally and socially responsible manner.

By Keith Loria • May 10, 2017

Tyson's Q2 profit slips after plant fires hurt chicken production

The meat giant hiked the average selling price of its chickens by 4.3%, but overall sales volumes still fell by 1.9%. 

By Emma Liem Beckett • May 8, 2017

Report: Meat and poultry market will draw near $100B in 2021

Packaged Facts speculates that protein alternatives' market will grow too, but will be less than $2 billion in four years.

By Keith Loria • May 3, 2017

Consumers still bug out about eating insects – even processed ones

Researchers from Wageningen University in The Netherlands asked 2,654 consumers about the critters and found only half were willing to try them.

By Christopher Doering • May 2, 2017

Study: Shoppers go to the deli section for fresh heat-and-eat products

Research from FMI and Nielsen found grocers can lure more shoppers to the prepared foods segment by creating a restaurant-like ambiance and offering local and organic varieties. 

By Keith Loria • May 1, 2017

Protein, convenience and flavor continue to buoy meat snacks growth

Sales are surging, with annual growth of more than 7% in each of the past four years.

By Keith Loria • April 28, 2017

Tyson improves worker conditions at meat-processing plants

The company will give regularly scheduled bathroom breaks, pay more attention to line speeds, give training on workers’ rights and establish safety councils that include employees.

By Keith Loria • April 28, 2017

Grocers turn up the convenience factor to win over shoppers

Will value-added services and events from retailers like Hy-Vee and Coborn’s help them better compete with meal kits and take-out restaurants?

By Jeff Wells • April 27, 2017

Tyson to acquire AdvancePierre in $4.2B deal

The merger would bring the ready-to-eat sandwiches, entrees and snacks maker together with one of the leading meat producers.

By Megan Poinski • April 25, 2017

NOSB supports higher welfare standards for organic meat and poultry

The question now is whether the USDA will enact the rule, which is scheduled to take effect May 19.

By Caroline Macdonald • April 24, 2017

D's Naturals gets new CEO with General Mills lineage

301 INC, the business development and venture capital unit of the food manufacturing giant, recently invested in the maker of low sugar plant-based No Cow protein bars.

By Keith Loria • April 21, 2017

Hemp foods seek high that so far has been largely elusive

Sales of hemp food products surged 44% to $129 million in 2016, but the nascent industry remains saddled with regulatory hurdles and challenges in educating the public.

By Christopher Doering • April 20, 2017

On the go is the way to go: Portable snacks gaining popularity

Convenient and sustainable packaging is being increasingly sought out by today's busy consumer.

By Keith Loria • April 18, 2017

Taking stock of the bone broth boom

The trendy liquid has become so popular in cities like New York and Los Angeles that it can cost more than $12 a quart at some stores.

By Caroline Macdonald • April 13, 2017

Tyson hopes to score in 'cleaning up' Ball Park hot dogs

A company executive said the decision was made in response to consumers who are interested in knowing more about the food they eat.

By Doug Harris • April 12, 2017

Is China's beef with US beef about to end?

Reports say Chinese President Xi Jinping is prepared to fully lift his country’s 13-year import ban, allowing U.S. producers to access the Asian nation's burgeoning, meat-loving middle class.

By Jeff Wells • April 12, 2017

Major chicken producers fly the coop on antibiotics use

Last week, KFC became the latest restaurant chain to announce it would stop using birds raised with medicines important to human medicine.

By Keith Loria • April 11, 2017