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The sticky regulatory landscape of cultivated meat and what to expect next
Attorneys Brian Sylvester and Tommy Tobin outline where regulation is heading and what it means for the major players in the space.
By Elizabeth Flood • Aug. 31, 2023 -
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Former Cargill executive joins cultivated meat company Meati
Nicole Johnson-Hoffman has joined the firm’s board as it commences a nationwide retail launch of its mycelium steak and chicken breast analogs.
By Elizabeth Flood • Aug. 29, 2023 -
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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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Cultivated meat startup Omeat gains revenue with B2B arm
The company is offering an alternative to fetal bovine serum to other players in the space.
By Elizabeth Flood • Aug. 28, 2023 -
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Environmental groups petition SEC to halt JBS’ US listing
Activists say the Brazil-based meat giant's alleged failure to adhere to its climate pledges is a risk for investors.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 28, 2023 -
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Mondelēz leans on startups to help fuel ambitious growth plans
The Oreo manufacturer said SnackFutures, its venture capital arm, plans to at least double the number of companies in its portfolio by 2030.
By Christopher Doering • Aug. 28, 2023 -
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It’s the moment for macadamia nuts
Natural disaster threats and competition pose challenges for what’s known as “the king of all nuts,” but experts agree that the market’s potential is promising.
By Alexandra Frost • Aug. 24, 2023 -
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Imperfect Foods aims for sustainability-minded drinkers with wine partnership
In collaboration with beverage platform Drinks, the upcycled food and beverage retailer is selling wine that would have gone to waste or is produced with eco-friendly practices.
By Chris Casey • Aug. 22, 2023 -
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How Unilever’s Liquid I.V. is quenching a rise in thirst for hydration drinks
An executive with the electrolyte mix explained why the brand is launching new items with better-for-you attributes — and how its product line could evolve.
By Chris Casey • Aug. 17, 2023 -
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What’s next for cultivated meat?
The industry will have to contend with three major hurdles — cost, taste and scale — before the product becomes a regular part of consumers’ grocery lists.
By Alexandra Frost • Aug. 17, 2023 -
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Gen Z’s complicated relationship with food comes down to taste, affordability
Ketchum research found while sustainability, animal welfare and LGBTQ rights are important factors for these consumers, they are not significant purchase drivers.
By Christopher Doering • Aug. 16, 2023 -
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Meatable raises $35M as it aims to boost production and lower costs
The Netherlands-based cultivated meat company plans to enter retailers and restaurants in Singapore starting in 2024, while looking into other markets such as the U.S. in the future.
By Elizabeth Flood • Aug. 9, 2023 -
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Food bankruptcies surging as companies struggle with shift in consumer habits, access to cash
Tattooed Chef and Do Good Foods are just two of the highest-profile firms to file in 2023, with analysts predicting further bankruptcies in plant based, sustainability and alternative agriculture.
By Christopher Doering • Aug. 9, 2023 -
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Sponsored by The Hershey CompanyA sustainability partnership that upcycles chocolate to feed farm animals
This innovative project diverts tens of thousands of pounds of chocolate waste from landfills and saves farmers money.
By Eric Boyle, Sr. Director of U.S. Commodities, Specialty Materials, and Operations Procurement, The Hershey Company • Aug. 7, 2023 -
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Pecans coming out of their shell amid a surge in consumer demand, product launches
The nut has benefited from an increase in shopper preference for healthy and local items, as well as a jump in the popularity of snacking.
By Alexandra Frost • Aug. 3, 2023 -
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Nestlé taps startup to advance regenerative agriculture in beef production
The CPG will work with Grassroots Carbon to pay ranchers for practices that restore soil health and reduce emissions.
By Sarah Zimmerman • July 31, 2023 -
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PepsiCo, Walmart team on $120M investment in regenerative agriculture
Their plan is expected to deliver 4 million metric tons of greenhouse gas emission reductions by 2030.
By Nathan Owens • July 27, 2023 -
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Indoor farming company AppHarvest files for bankruptcy
The startup, backed by Martha Stewart and now-U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance, couldn't overcome high operational costs and lower than expected crop yields.
By Sarah Zimmerman • July 26, 2023 -
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Yo Egg announces nationwide partnership with Veggie Grill
The launch of the plant-based egg at the national restaurant group comes as other egg substitutes are available only as a scramble — not a whole egg.
By Elizabeth Flood • July 25, 2023 -
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Former Mondelēz exec launches $80M agtech startup fund
Gil Horsky, who led the CPG's venture capital arm, is helping start Flora Ventures, a new fund to invest in food sustainability.
By Nathan Owens • July 25, 2023 -
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Konscious Foods launches first ever plant-based frozen ‘raw’ seafood in Whole Foods
French chef and founder Yves Potvin’s latest venture is disrupting the plant-based seafood industry with a frozen sushi option.
By Elizabeth Flood • July 25, 2023 -
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Yough aims to disrupt frozen pizza space with the help of Greek yogurt
The brand said its higher protein dough helps it stand out against crusts made with chickpeas and cauliflower — as it plots a future expansion into other baked goods.
By Chris Casey • July 21, 2023 -
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Wild Planet launches ‘sustainably caught’ seafood products
The company said the new offerings — including a ready-to-eat Tuna Quinoa Salad — were sourced ethically by small fishers that cause less damage to the environment.
By Chris Casey • July 20, 2023 -
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How AI is driving supply chain advancements for food manufacturers
CPG companies can use the technology to see which investments are most effective — particularly with product development and sustainability.
By Chris Casey • July 19, 2023 -
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Cargill aims to help beef producers curtail emissions
The meat giant said its new framework helps producers quantify, audit and verify methane emitted by cows, which could drive down production of the greenhouse gas.
By Chris Casey • July 18, 2023 -
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Kraft Heinz to spend more than $400M to build Illinois distribution center, hire 150-plus workers
The 775,000-square-foot facility will allow the CPG giant to reduce its environmental footprint, boost supply chain efficiencies and ship its products to retail and food service customers faster.
By Christopher Doering • July 18, 2023
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