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Person tests positive for bird flu after contact with infected dairy cows in Texas
This is the second case of avian influenza identified in a person in the U.S. as a peculiar strain of the virus spreads to cattle across the country.
By Nathan Owens • April 2, 2024 -
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Kraft Heinz, NotCo targeting deeper presence in plant-based foods, exec says
Despite a sales slowdown in the animal-substitute category, the joint venture is planning to tap into its valuable brand equity and technology to launch more items in 2024.
By Christopher Doering • April 1, 2024 -
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TrendlineThe growth of plant-based foods
After years of rapid growth, the plant-based category faced some strong headwinds in 2023. Now, it’s time for the category to recalibrate.
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ColumnLeftovers: Hostess brings the heat with lava cakes | Beyond Meat reformulates crumbles
The sweets company’s latest product features fluffy cakes with chocolate or caramel sauce in the center, and better-for-you frozen yogurt maker Yasso debuts fruit bars.
By Food Dive staff • March 28, 2024 -
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Eggland’s Best sued for claiming eggs contain less saturated fat
Complaints allege the company deceived consumers by falsely advertising its products' nutritional benefits.
By Sarah Zimmerman • March 28, 2024 -
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How a Japanese company plans to take over plant-based pantry items in the US
The firm’s Chicago business, called Zen B, aims to reinvent everyday foods such as pasta and crackers with yellow peas and other better-for-you ingredients.
By Elizabeth Flood • March 26, 2024 -
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Cultivated meat leader Meatable achieves landmark breakthrough
The Netherlands-based food-tech pioneer’s patented technology significantly speeds up the cell differentiation process by creating fat and muscle tissue in a record four days.
By Elizabeth Flood • March 21, 2024 -
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Storytelling helps new products pop at Expo West
Brands looked to highlight the “why” in their messaging to attract consumers back to both the plant based and natural foods spaces.
By Elizabeth Flood • March 20, 2024 -
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As sales decline, Hain Celestial names new president for its North American operations
The appointment of Chad Marquardt comes as the organic and natural food company looks to improve operations in the region responsible for nearly 60% of its business.
By Christopher Doering • March 18, 2024 -
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Problem to plate: Could eating invasive species be a sustainability game changer?
Advocates are working to get consumers on board in an effort to contain and live with plants and animals wreaking havoc on environmental and commercial ecosystems.
By Leah Borts-Kuperman • March 18, 2024 -
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Sponsored by Cargill2024 Food trends: Embracing ‘Less is More’ for protein’s optimal role
To thrive in 2024’s climate of shorter grocery lists and smaller families, food businesses must adapt by embracing right-sized protein products, freezer-friendly packaging and appliances suitable for batching protein or meal-prepping for one.
March 18, 2024 -
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Ingredion prioritizing texture, an ‘underappreciated and not well understood’ trait
CEO Jim Zallie said the ingredients giant is focusing more attention on the attribute that plays a pivotal role in determining a product's mouthfeel, appearance, taste and enjoyability.
By Christopher Doering • March 14, 2024 -
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USDA organic rules are changing. Is the food industry ready?
The most significant change to organic certification is nearly here. But some experts worry that many food companies are unprepared.
By Lydia Noyes • March 14, 2024 -
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Impossible Foods has always claimed to bleed red, now its label will
The plant-based pioneer announced new packaging at Natural Products Expo West to attract more meat lovers to its burgers, sausages and chicken.
By Elizabeth Flood • March 14, 2024 -
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Tyson to shutter Iowa pork plant, impacting more than 1,200 jobs
The facility will be the ninth to close since early 2023 as the Arkansas-based company deals with softening demand for meat and poultry.
By Chris Casey • March 12, 2024 -
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Egg and chocolate prices could upend Easter: Wells Fargo
The banking giant said prices of the commodities will remain elevated through the holiday as producers deal with another year of bird flu and a harsh climate in cocoa-growing regions.
By Chris Casey • March 11, 2024 -
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WK Kellogg focusing on cereal before turning to M&A, CEO says
Five months after being spun off, Gary Pilnick is upbeat that the Rice Krispies maker can modernize its business and improve its product offerings that for years were being “deprioritized” in favor of snacks.
By Christopher Doering • March 11, 2024 -
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Food tech startup Yo Egg accelerates venture from lab to retail shelf
Known for its plant-based poached and sunnyside up eggs, the company has partnered with Whitestone Natural Foods for its first retail partnership in hopes of bringing the product to the East Coast.
By Elizabeth Flood • March 8, 2024 -
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Biden administration looks to lower food prices by tackling concentration in the meat industry
The USDA finalized new standards under the Packers and Stockyards Act to crack down on deceptive contracts and retaliatory practices against livestock producers.
By Sarah Zimmerman • March 7, 2024 -
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Kraft Heinz enters plant-based meats with Oscar Mayer hotdogs and sausages
The CPG giant and its partner, NotCo, hope the offerings can shake up the alternative meat sector, which remains “underdeveloped and under-consumed" due to disappointing taste and texture with existing offerings.
By Christopher Doering • March 6, 2024 -
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Kodiak poaches another Campbell Soup veteran for chief operating officer
In addition to naming Steve Katzenberger to the role, the high-protein, whole-grain food maker hired Sonali Dalvi as its vice president of product development.
By Christopher Doering • March 5, 2024 -
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Innovation driving early recovery in food volumes, Conagra Brands CEO says
While shoppers continue to struggle with inflation, Sean Connolly said there are “some green shoots” and evidence that “more typical consumer behaviors” are starting to return.
By Christopher Doering • March 5, 2024 -
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To farm or fabricate? 3D printing’s role in the food industry
As food production startups begin commercializing 3D-printed seafood, some experts question the viability of the technology in the broader market.
By Megan Ruggles • March 4, 2024 -
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Ingredion and CPG firms deepen collaboration to accelerate product development
Jim Zallie, the ingredient supplier’s CEO, said food and beverage companies are placing a greater value on working with his company to drive innovation as product volumes drop.
By Christopher Doering • Feb. 29, 2024 -
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Beyond Meat plans steep cost cuts as U.S. demand remains weak
While the company had lowered prices in the past to entice budget-conscious shoppers, an increase in prices on some of its product lines is planned to help restore margins.
By Elizabeth Flood • Feb. 28, 2024 -
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Borealis Foods’ unique quest to tackle malnutrition starts with ramen
The food technology company sees itself as truly one-of-a-kind in its mission to mass produce healthy, affordable products.
By Elizabeth Flood • Feb. 27, 2024
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