Meat & Poultry: Page 9
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Pilgrim’s Pride to pay $100M in largest protein antitrust settlement
The poultry processor, along with rivals including Tyson and Perdue Farms, was accused of conspiring to suppress the pay of chicken farmers.
By Chris Casey • Aug. 21, 2024 -
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Beyond Meat’s financial woes magnified through late payments
Despite optimistic comments from CEO Ethan Brown, the company is overdue on a third of its payments to vendors in 2024.
By Elizabeth Flood • Aug. 21, 2024 -
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How a former agriculture industry exec found himself CEO of cultivated meat company Meatable
Jeff “Trip” Tripician is looking to work with the meat industry rather than pitting the two against each other.
By Elizabeth Flood • Aug. 19, 2024 -
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Elmhurst 1925 launches a plant-based chicken powder
This is the company’s first product innovation outside of the dairy alternative space.
By Elizabeth Flood • Aug. 15, 2024 -
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Impossible Foods opens first brick and mortar concept
CEO Peter McGuinness said Impossible Quality Meats is part of the company's mission to prove its plant-based products are not like "a warm beer or a cold shower."
By Elizabeth Flood • Aug. 12, 2024 -
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Quorn to launch blended meat-mycoprotein products by end of the year
The ingredient, which seeks to push back against the “exclusive” perception of plant-based products, will be available in a blended form across a variety of foodservice operators.
By Elizabeth Flood • Aug. 12, 2024 -
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Conagra Brands acquires premium meat stick brand Fatty
CEO Sean Connolly said the purchase, which complements its Slim Jim and Duke’s offerings, “is another step in reshaping our portfolio for faster growth.”
By Christopher Doering • Aug. 12, 2024 -
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Tyson taps new president of international sales
Devin Cole, who recently rejoined the company to lead its global McDonald’s business, is taking over responsibilities from Amy Tu, who is retiring.
By Nathan Owens • Aug. 9, 2024 -
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ColumnIngredients in Focus: Protein ingredients market forecast to reach $86B by 2028
As more consumers flock to foods with the macronutrient, CPG manufacturers are featuring it in many of the new products they bring to market.
By Elizabeth Flood • Aug. 8, 2024 -
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Chemical found in rocket fuel detected in fruits, dairy and meat: Consumer Reports
The group said while perchlorate was detected in measurable levels in two-thirds of nearly 200 samples, it was not “acutely dangerous” and didn’t exceed EPA guidelines.
By Christopher Doering • Aug. 7, 2024 -
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Logan Paul’s Prime sports drink hit with lawsuit from bottler
Refresco alleged Congo Brands, which sells the hydration beverage founded by YouTube star Logan Paul, backed out of its agreement to sell the drink.
By Chris Casey • Aug. 6, 2024 -
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Tyson profits soar after ‘remarkable turnaround’ in chicken
Operational efficiencies following a string of cost-cutting pushed third quarter earnings for the nation’s largest meat company higher than executives expected.
By Nathan Owens • Aug. 5, 2024 -
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How grocers are handling the listeria outbreak in deli meats
Stop & Shop, Big Y and Giant Food are among the grocers that have announced precautionary measures, including temporarily closing deli counters.
By Peyton Bigora • July 31, 2024 -
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More human bird flu cases confirmed in Colorado, raising US total to 14
The state is a hotbed for domestic human infections as variations of the virus spread to other parts of the world.
By Nathan Owens • July 30, 2024 -
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Meati Foods new CCO, CEO look to avoid plant-based pitfalls
The mycelium-based meat maker is looking to go back to its roots and nail down its messaging in a burgeoning category.
By Elizabeth Flood • July 25, 2024 -
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Juicy Marbles launches plant-based ribs with edible bones
The company says its Baby Ribs have a "clean label" and are made with 100% soy protein.
By Elizabeth Flood • July 24, 2024 -
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Beyond Meat launches ‘first of its kind’ protein to appeal to health-conscious consumers
The company’s latest product is not intended to replicate beef, pork or chicken. It comes amid a sharp downturn in plant-based meat consumption.
By Elizabeth Flood • July 23, 2024 -
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New snack launches propel annual dairy aisle sales to $76B: CoBank
From snackable cheese kits to dessert-inspired Greek yogurt, Chobani and other manufacturers are transforming the category to meet changing demands and taste preferences.
By Chris Casey • July 22, 2024 -
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From meatballs to deli dominance: How a former Mondelēz exec is building a $1B food company
CEO Adam Michaels has cut millions in spending from Mama’s Creations and added dozens of new foods like olives and pasta salad through acquisitions.
By Christopher Doering • July 16, 2024 -
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Tyson agrees to sell Georgia poultry complex
The deal with House of Raeford Farms comes after months of cost cutting at the meat and poultry giant, including plant closures and layoffs.
By Nathan Owens • July 12, 2024 -
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Maple Leaf Foods spins off its pork business
The separation will allow the Canadian company to concentrate on its consumer packaged goods while its pork business will operate under a new name and pursue a separate growth strategy.
By Rose Palazzolo • July 10, 2024 -
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An inside look at how Michigan is dealing with bird flu in dairy cows and humans
As another human contracts bird flu, the state’s response may serve as an example for others navigating the challenges of a novel disease outbreak.
By Nathan Owens • July 8, 2024 -
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Tyson Foods scales back its antibiotic-free beef pledge
The meat processing giant said last year it would reintroduce antibiotics into some of its chicken products after removing them in 2017.
By Chris Casey • July 3, 2024 -
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Cultivated meat startup Upside Foods initiates a fresh round of layoffs
The company previously made “selective role eliminations” in February when it paused plans to build a large-scale facility in Chicago.
By Elizabeth Flood • July 2, 2024 -
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Beef prices are high, but that’s not keeping backyard barbecuers away this July 4th
Consumer dollars are going farther today for hamburger and steak cuts than they did 10 years ago, a Rabobank analyst says.
By Nathan Owens • July 2, 2024
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