Meat & Poultry: Page 78
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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 -
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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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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 -
AdvancePierre could be a big player in M&A during 2017
The company's CEO said the producer and distributor of ready-to-eat sandwiches and snacks is ready to grow following its IPO last July.
By Keith Loria • March 13, 2017 -
Study: Eat less bacon and more vegetables for a longer life
Eating the wrong amount of certain foods is responsible for nearly 50% of diabetes, heart disease and stroke-related deaths, researchers found.
By Keith Loria • March 10, 2017 -
How retailers can lure shoppers to the seafood case
The segment's health benefits and environmental sustainability are attracting an expanded consumer base, but retailers will need to increase advertising and reduce prices to get them to bite.
By Emma Liem Beckett • March 8, 2017 -
Tyson Foods CEO eyes big future for plant-based proteins
The meat and poultry giant owns a stake in Beyond Meat and invests in companies developing meat substitutes.
By Christopher Doering • March 8, 2017 -
Online companies give shoppers the meat they want — and that's no bull
ButcherBox and Crowd Cow are two of the purveyors seeing a rise in consumer demand for premium, free-from cuts.
By Keith Loria • March 8, 2017 -
Eat like Tom Brady: NFL star looks to score with home-delivery meals
The endorsement could help meal-kit startup Purple Carrot stand out in the crowded home-delivery meal space.
By Christopher Doering • March 8, 2017 -
USDA
Asian countries ban US poultry following bird flu discovery
South Korea, Taiwan, Japan and Hong Kong have all imposed restrictions, and have no timetable for when the limits will be lifted.
By Keith Loria • March 8, 2017 -
Plant-based food sales growing like weeds, topping $5B annually
Alternative milks are leading the revolution in the U.S., with sales exceeding $4.2 billion in 2016.
By Emma Liem Beckett • March 8, 2017 -
Study: 24% of snack food eating happens during meals
The line between snacking and eating meals is blurring, especially for millennials and Generation Z.
By Megan Poinski • March 7, 2017 -
Bird flu outbreak hits Tyson chicken supplier
This is the first case of highly pathogenic avian influenza to strike a commercial poultry flock in more than a year.
By Christopher Doering • March 7, 2017 -
Why retailers should push deli offerings
Opportunities for deli growth are bright, but retailers need to maximize digital advertising to lure consumers to the store.
By Keith Loria • March 7, 2017
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