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Full of beans: Pulses come with flavor challenge
Using different processing methods to improve taste is particularly desirable for manufacturers because they do not need to be noted on product ingredient lists.
By Caroline Macdonald • April 6, 2017 -
USDA
How grocers can meat their shoppers' protein needs
A survey from Midan Marketing found that "voracious carnivores," or shoppers who buy meat the most often, are interested in bulk offerings, coupons and promotions and a variety of options.
By Doug Harris • April 5, 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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A new Impossible Foods factory will produce 1 million pounds of 'meat' per month
The company wants its plant-based burgers in 1,000 restaurants by end of the year.
By Keith Loria • April 3, 2017 -
Organic is on the menu in most US homes
The trade group representing the industry reported sales in 2015 were $39.7 billion, up 11% from the prior year.
By Keith Loria • April 3, 2017 -
Survey: Consumers prefer brick-and-mortar grocery stores to online shopping
Many shoppers like to buy their food in-store, but use the web to compare prices — a trend that could lure them to e-tailers.
By Doug Harris • April 3, 2017 -
Sargento hopes for a bite of the snack market with new products
The company, best known for its cheeses, has introduced a new line of food combining its signature item along with ingredients like fruit and chocolate.
By Doug Harris • April 3, 2017 -
Could Fareway's specialty meat market butcher the competition?
The grocery chain's full-service butchery will also feature an expanded seafood section, artisan cheeses and premium wines and craft beers.
By Doug Harris • March 30, 2017 -
Why Tyson is launching a super-premium pork line now
Chairman's Reserve gives the "other white meat" quality grades that shoppers aren't used to seeing at a time when meat is more affordable.
By Doug Harris • March 29, 2017 -
Hormel hungry to take a bite in M&A
The food giant, a manufacturer of Spam and Jennie-O turkey, is looking to buy a company that is No. 1 or No. 2 in their respective category.
By Keith Loria • March 28, 2017 -
Conagra expanding recently acquired Frontera Foods line
The new products from the food giant, better known for its Healthy Choice, Reddi-wip and Slim Jim brands, expands its presence in frozen foods.
By Keith Loria • March 27, 2017 -
Blue Apron acquires grass-fed beef company
BN Ranch had supplied its premium beef cuts to the meal kit company for two years.
By Keith Loria • March 24, 2017 -
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Bird flu cases become more widespread
Guinea fowl in Alabama and another Tennessee chicken flock have strains of the virus, which is likely being spread by migrating waterfowl.
By Keith Loria • March 22, 2017 -
USDA steps up testing of Brazilian beef amid scandal
The European Union, South Korea and Chile have suspended imports of Brazilian meat products this week.
By Keith Loria • March 22, 2017 -
Sanderson Farms plans Texas-sized expansion
Planned facilities could process 1.25 million birds per week, which would bring about 375 million pounds of dressed meat annually.
By Keith Loria • March 20, 2017 -
Conagra purchases upstart meat snack maker
The acquisition of Thanasi Foods will allow the food giant to expand its reach in proteins and snacks popular with young consumers.
By Keith Loria • March 20, 2017 -
Bird flu hatches on a second Tyson poultry farm
The fourth overall case of the virus is in a flock in Lincoln County, TN, and is the same strain as another chicken farm less than two miles away.
By Keith Loria • March 17, 2017 -
Biena Foods targets legume sweet spot with chocolate-covered chickpeas
As the chickpea becomes more entrenched in its position as a nutritious all-purpose ingredient, more sweet and savory snacks are sure to come on the market.
By Caroline Macdonald • March 16, 2017 -
Can peas help create protein-filled bread?
British bakery brand Warburtons partnered with Canadian researchers to develop pea flour dough to make bread that will look and taste like any other loaf.
By Keith Loria • March 16, 2017 -
Could lab-grown chicken be a hit with consumers?
A startup company just created poultry for consumption made with cell-replicating technology.
By Jeff Wells • March 16, 2017 -
When beef prices fizzle, grill use sizzles
The U.S. Agriculture Department reported that commercial beef production is expected to be the highest since 2011.
By Keith Loria • March 16, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Q&A: How Krave made jerky into a trendy snack
General manager Shane Chambers said the company, which was acquired in 2015 by Hershey, has benefited from the chocolate maker's scale, resources and knowledge.
By Keith Loria • March 15, 2017 -
US ham and bacon producer purchased by JBS
The Brazilian meat packer will buy Plumrose USA for about $230 million, expanding its reach into prepared foods and value-added categories.
By Keith Loria • March 15, 2017 -
Beef startup mooving more like a tech company
Pre Brands, a Chicago-based grass-fed beef company, doesn't own a farm, processing plant or any cattle.
By Keith Loria • March 15, 2017 -
USDA
Wisconsin turkey farm reports third case of bird flu
The strain is not related to the other two that have been reported, and is the less dangerous low-pathogen type.
By Keith Loria • March 14, 2017 -
USDA
Another Tennessee poultry farm reports bird flu
The virus strain at the second location is less deadly and unrelated to the one found at a supplier to Tyson Foods earlier last week.
By Keith Loria • March 13, 2017
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