All news articles for March 2019

Beyond Meat revs up distribution of plant-based sausage

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Beyond Meat revs up distribution of Beyond Sausage to over 4,000 stores

By Mary Ellen Shoup

Since launching exclusively at the Whole Foods Market Pearl Street store in Boulder, Colorado, in late 2017, Beyond Meat's Beyond Sausage has expanded its distribution to over 4,000 grocery stores, restaurants, and sports stadiums across the US....

Beef International said it was excited to see what the next chapter held for them

Beef International retains merger and acquisition firm

By Ashley Williams

US-based premium meat manufacturer Beef International has retained the services of merger and acquisition specialist Equity Partners as it plans to explore strategic options for the business.

DNA technology will trace cattle raised for Tyson’s Open Prairie Natural Angus Beef

Tyson partners with DNA technology provider

By Aidan Fortune

Tyson Fresh Meats has announced a partnership with DNA technology provider IdentiGEN to use its systems to trace beef back to the individual animal of origin.

The tool aims to increase competitiveness in the Argentine pork market

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Argentina launches Operations Information System for pork

By Ashley Williams

Argentina’s government department for agro-industry has unveiled a free public platform to provide daily business data and prices agreed between buyers and sellers in the pork market.

Cristina said that Brazil had fulfilled US demands regarding the quality of Brazilian products

Brazil eyes re-opening US market for beef

By Ashley Williams

Brazil’s Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food Supply (MAPA) has revealed it will travel to the US to discuss re-opening the market for Brazilian beef.

The deal was formed to expand its operations in the United States

Marfrig-National Beef jointly acquire Iowa Premium

By Ashley Williams

Brazilian meat firm Marfrig Global Foods has acquired a majority stake in US beef processor Iowa Premium for $150m, which will be incorporated into its other US-owned business National Beef.

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Cancer institute head named acting FDA chief

By Hank Schultz

Dr Ned Sharpless, MD, who is the current head of the National Cancer Institute, will be the interim head of the Food and Drug Administration when Dr Scott Gottlieb, MD, leaves next month.

South Korea was one of the main drivers for US beef exports

Asian demand for US beef boosts exports

By Ashley Williams

Asian market South Korea “exemplified” the momentum of US beef exports in 2018, according to the US Meat Export Federation (USMEF).

The Good Food Institute reacts to the US cultured meat agreement

Cultured meat deal ensures US does not ‘fall behind’

By Ashley Williams

Meat alternatives firm The Good Food Institute has defined the joint regulatory oversight of cultured meat as a “significant step forward” and said it ensures that the US does not fall behind other markets in cell-based meat production.

Natural and clean label trends 2019: Have you registered yet?

Natural and clean label trends 2019: Have you registered yet?

By Elaine Watson

We clocked a number of brands using terms from 'clean candy' to 'clean protein' on the showfloor at Expo West, but what does 'clean eating' mean, is 'clean' a term that brands should use on product labels, and where...

Impossible Foods has entered its plant-based products into Singapore for the first time

Impossible Foods enters Singapore market

By Ashley Williams

US-based meat alternative firm Impossible Foods has finally confirmed that it has expanded its footprint into the Singapore market through its foodservice channels following months of rumours.

The PHT certification will help Tyson focus on areas such as biosecurity and disease recognition

Tyson Foods implements US Poultry welfare program

By Ashley Williams

US processor Tyson Foods has become the first chicken producer to implement the US Poultry & Egg Association’s Poultry Handling and Transportation (PHT) certification as part of its commitment to improving animal welfare.

The steps will further strengthen its measures against the disease

US introduces new ASF prevention measures

By Aidan Fortune

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has introduced additional steps to keep African swine fever (ASF) from entering the country.

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Sprouts, Whole Foods, to rollout plant-based JUST Egg nationwide

By Elaine Watson

JUST Egg - a plant-based scrambled egg alternative from Just Inc made with mung bean protein – is rolling out nationwide at Sprouts this month and Whole Foods Market next month, says CEO Josh Tetrick, who claims the product is “largely incremental to...

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