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US detects rare bird flu strain H5N9 in poultry for first time
The finding at a California duck farm is raising alarms among public health experts that bird flu could further mutate into “unpredictable new viruses.”
By Sarah Zimmerman • Jan. 30, 2025 -
‘Topsy-turvy’ Super Bowl food prices reflect volatile market: Wells Fargo
While consumers are willing to pay more for some items, they are being more choosy about which ones to purchase, according to the bank’s chief agricultural economist.
By Chris Casey • Jan. 30, 2025 -
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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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Aji Amarillo pepper to enter more food and beverage items, McCormick says
Grown in Peru, the ingredient features fruity, tropical notes with moderate heat. It is used in everything from seafood and poultry to sauces and salsas.
By Christopher Doering • Jan. 30, 2025 -
Egg prices could break more records in 2025
The USDA expects consumer costs to rise another 20% this year as bird flu devastates commercial flocks.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Jan. 29, 2025 -
Mondelēz’s BelVita launches energy snack bites
The offering is being marketed by the food giant as a mid-morning snack that bridges the gap between breakfast and lunch.
By Christopher Doering • Jan. 29, 2025 -
Ferrero buys protein snack company Power Crunch
The purchase expands the Nutella maker's presence in the better-for-you category while increasing its U.S. footprint.
By Christopher Doering • Jan. 24, 2025 -
Perdue Farms to shutter Tennessee chicken plant
The company is set to close the facility at the end of March, eliminating 433 jobs.
By Nathan Owens • Jan. 23, 2025 -
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Danone’s yogurt sales surge among US consumers using GLP-1 drugs
Oikos and its other popular brands are seeing a spike in demand as people taking the weight-loss medications turn to the portion-controlled snacks to meet their nutritional needs.
By Christopher Doering • Jan. 22, 2025 -
Hormel Foods CEO to retire after 36 years with the Spam maker
The departure of James Snee, who took over the top post in 2016, is the third leader from a major food company to announce they are leaving since December.
By Christopher Doering • Jan. 14, 2025 -
Louis Dreyfus buys BASF’s food and health ingredients business
The food processor seeks to dominate the plant-based space while chemical producer BASF shifts its focus to other areas.
By Chris Casey • Jan. 9, 2025 -
Smithfield Foods files for public offering on US stock exchange
The proposed listing comes amid pricing pressures in the pork industry and mounting public scrutiny over the agriculture industry's ties to China.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Jan. 8, 2025 -
GLP-1 drug use cuts grocery spending by 6%, study finds
Purchases of calorie-dense, processed items such as chips, baked goods and cookies were most affected, according to findings by Cornell University and Numerator.
By Christopher Doering • Jan. 2, 2025 -
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A food guide to shrinking the climate crisis
Mark Easter, a Colorado State University researcher, examines the impact on everything from cover crops and shellfish to meat and dairy by focusing on one ingredient and crop at a time.
By David Silverberg • Jan. 2, 2025 -
USDA to strengthen oversight of meat plants after listeria recalls
The Food Safety and Inspection Service said it will prioritize in-depth food safety reviews at ready-to-eat meat and poultry facilities, as well as other steps to protect public health.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 19, 2024 -
Sausage maker cited by OSHA three years in a row
Dean Sausage Co.'s latest safety and hazard violations at its Alabama meat processing facility led to $103,000 in fines.
By Joelle Anselmo • Dec. 17, 2024 -
Post Holdings egg business impacted by bird flu as prices rise
The company’s Michael Foods subsidiary lost 4.5 million birds from a third-party facility, adding to a large uptick in cases across U.S. poultry operations over the past few months.
By Nathan Owens • Dec. 16, 2024 -
General Mills boosts protein levels in new Cheerios
The CPG giant is turning to the nutrient to help keep the legacy brand relevant as many consumers ditch cereal for other breakfast alternatives.
By Chris Casey • Dec. 16, 2024 -
Butterball to shutter Arkansas turkey plant, lay off 180 workers
The closure adds to a wave of layoffs in the agriculture industry as weak sales continue to weigh on profits across the sector.
By Nathan Owens • Dec. 10, 2024 -
US to test national milk supply amid bird flu concerns
The federal order allows the USDA to test samples of unpasteurized milk from all farms, transporters and facilities as officials look to contain an expanding outbreak.
By Nathan Owens • Dec. 9, 2024 -
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PepsiCo’s ‘we can’t do it alone’ thinking prompts food giant to look for outside help
The snack manufacturer's Culinary Advisory Board consists of chefs, culinary scientists and restaurateurs, to assist in creating new products and provide feedback on its offerings and strategy.
By Christopher Doering • Dec. 9, 2024 -
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Leftovers: Pam cooking spray gets air fryer upgrade | Hormel shakes up chili seasoning
The Conagra brand adopted a formula designed for the popular appliance, and Amy’s Kitchen brings a tofu scramble line to the freezer section.
By Food Dive staff • Dec. 6, 2024 -
Cargill cuts 5% of global workforce after profits decline
The move, which will affect approximately 8,000 jobs, comes as the world's largest private company plans to streamline operations in the face of lower crop prices and challenges in beef.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 4, 2024 -
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Shiru’s CEO discusses ‘revolutionary possibilities’ of its protein AI platform
The startup’s database can help food manufacturers incorporate more functional ingredients into their products, Jasmin Hume says.
By Jennifer Lawinski • Nov. 21, 2024 -
How a cancer diagnosis helped create a ‘cookie dough mogul’
CEO Loren Castle talks strategy and lessons learned from creating better-for-you brand Sweet Loren’s.
By Elizabeth Flood • Nov. 20, 2024 -
Tyson more than doubles profits after building ‘stronger chicken business’
Strong demand and operational efficiencies have boosted the meat giant's sales despite ongoing challenges from tighter cattle supplies.
By Nathan Owens • Nov. 14, 2024