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Beyond Meat brings Sun Sausage to Whole Foods
The company’s latest release into the mega grocery store features fruits, vegetables, and legumes—and isn’t meant to be an imitation meat product.
By Elizabeth Flood • Nov. 14, 2024 -
Kraft Heinz removes Lunchables from school lunch program
The packaged food giant said demand for the two offerings, which launched in 2023, fell short of its projections.
By Christopher Doering • Nov. 12, 2024 -
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Mars names insider to head North American food and nutrition business
Dave Dusangh will oversee fast-growing brands such as Ben’s Original and Tasty Bite as consumers seek more convenience and variety.
By Christopher Doering • Nov. 12, 2024 -
Beyond Meat posts positive growth for first time in 3 years
Despite quarterly sales volumes taking a hit, CEO Ethan Brown told analysts in an earnings call Wednesday that the company’s price hikes led to profitability.
By Elizabeth Flood • Nov. 7, 2024 -
Better Meat’s drying process will increase demand for its fermented meat fungus, CEO says
Paul Shapiro said his company’s ability to turn its mycelium into a powder will make it cheaper and easier to use. Its competitors sell frozen or refrigerated products.
By Elizabeth Flood • Nov. 6, 2024 -
US dietary guidelines could recommend Americans eat less meat and potatoes. Expect a food fight.
Beef groups slammed recommendations for consumers to increase their protein intake via beans, peas and lentils, calling the proposal “unhinged.”
By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 31, 2024 -
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Ingredients in Focus: Pea protein for nutrition shakes
Ingredion’s new innovation, Vitessence Pea 200 D, is targeting the sports beverage space.
By Elizabeth Flood • Oct. 31, 2024 -
Meat sales surge, led by fresh beef
Overall sales for the category were up more than 5% in September, but processed meat sales were flat.
By Sam Silverstein • Oct. 29, 2024 -
Chunk Foods brings its plant-based whole cuts to US retailers
CEO Amos Golan said the Israel-based company’s proprietary fermentation technique allows it to stand out in the struggling category.
By Elizabeth Flood • Oct. 28, 2024 -
Hormel sells its heath foods business for undisclosed amount
The Spam manufacturer said the unit, which makes offerings for consumers facing conditions such as diabetes and cancer, is “very solid and can grow with the right partner.”
By Christopher Doering • Oct. 25, 2024 -
Deep Dive
Big Ag is spending big on lobbying and the 2024 election
Political spending from the food and agriculture sector has increased, with a record $178 million spent on lobbying alone in 2023. Experts saying rising polarization may play a role.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 25, 2024 -
Wayne-Sanderson Farms names new CEO
Chief Operating Officer Kevin McDaniel will lead the third largest poultry producer in the U.S. following the retirement of Clint Rivers next year.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 23, 2024 -
Does Impossible’s new ADA label signal a change in messaging for the company?
From new packaging to a new health label, the plant-based pioneer is reinventing its messaging profile in not so subtle ways. Will it work?
By Elizabeth Flood • Oct. 22, 2024 -
TreeHouse Foods expands recall due to ‘potential’ of listeria
The private-label company said the recall now includes frozen toaster waffles, Belgian waffles and pancake products produced at an Ontario plant.
By Christopher Doering • Oct. 22, 2024 -
Umiami Foods rebrands to Swap, launches in US market
The French food tech company aims to increase demand for its plant-based product, marketed as a one-for-one substitute for traditional chicken.
By Elizabeth Flood • Oct. 17, 2024 -
Chicken processor recalls nearly 12M pounds of meat over listeria concerns
BrucePac, a producer of precooked meat and poultry, has recalled hundreds of ready-to-eat food items available in grocery stores, schools and restaurants.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 16, 2024 -
Cal-Maine plans $40M investment to expand cage-free egg production
The U.S.' largest egg producer also said it's working with growers to add more free-range hens as it converts a former Tyson facility in Missouri.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 15, 2024 -
How Chomps went from a side hustle to the fastest growing snack in the US
Newly appointed CFO Tim Bosslet said the company is leaning into its simple messaging to attract a wider net of consumers.
By Elizabeth Flood • Oct. 9, 2024 -
Court denies petition for stronger EPA regulation of large livestock farms
A lawsuit brought by Food & Water Watch would have required farmers to have Clean Water Act discharge permits for their operations.
By Nathan Owens • Oct. 8, 2024 -
McDonald’s sues Tyson, JBS and other beef producers for allegedly fixing prices
The fast food giant, which is the world's largest buyer of beef, alleges major meat companies conducted illegal acts to drive down supplies.
By Nathan Owens • Oct. 8, 2024 -
Impossible Foods launches 3 new family-friendly products
The company is launching plant-based chicken nuggets, meal kits and corn dogs in grocery stores in the coming weeks.
By Elizabeth Flood • Oct. 8, 2024 -
One of California’s major agricultural regions could ban ‘factory farming’
Residents in Sonoma County are divided on Measure J, which farmers say could yield unintended economic consequences if passed.
By Nathan Owens • Oct. 7, 2024 -
Meatable preps for Series C funding round, hires new CTO
The cultivated meat startup is eyeing its next phase of growth with an invite-only January open-house including investors, government officials and strategic consultants.
By Elizabeth Flood • Oct. 7, 2024 -
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Leftovers: Pepperidge Farm rolls into fall | Hormel makes bacon cooking more convenient
The Campbell Soup baked goods brand unveiled rolls with stuffing seasoning, and Fresh Del Monte enters the dessert category with fruit-filled pudding cups.
By Food Dive staff • Oct. 4, 2024 -
Former poultry growers sue Cooks Venture execs for operating ‘defacto ponzi scheme’
The failed startup, which positioned itself as a "next-generation food company," left farmers to pick up the pieces after the company shuttered last November, a lawsuit alleges.
By Nathan Owens • Oct. 3, 2024