Meat, fish and savory ingredients

Conagra Brands talks plant-based meat: 'In 7-10 years we’re talking about a $30bn opportunity in the US'

13-Aug-2019 By Elaine Watson

Gardein has quadrupled in size over the past four years and is now the second largest brand in the meat-alternative space behind Morningstar with annual retail and foodservice sales topping $170m. And there is still a significant opportunity to grow in...

A developing ‘train-the-trainer’ program supported by OTA offers farmers help transitioning to organic

13-Aug-2019 By Elizabeth Crawford

Farmers trying to transition to organic but in need of more personalized agronomic and technical support than available soon could have another resource with the expansion of a new train-the-trainer program supported by the Organic Trade Association.

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Tyson Foods to boost automation and robotics at 'next generation' food production plant

09-Aug-2019 By Mary Ellen Shoup

Tyson Foods has created a new, state-of-the-art facility in Springdale, Arkansas, where the company will develop new food manufacturing solutions leveraging automation and robotic technologies.

Nielsen: What will drive repeat purchase behavior of plant-based meat alternatives?

08-Aug-2019 By Mary Ellen Shoup

Getting consumers to try trendy plant-based meat alternatives is a relatively low hurdle compared to encouraging long-term adoption of these products, which requires more convincing on the part of brands, says Nielsen, noting that the sector is "ripe...

Alpha Foods is heading to 8,000 doors by year end as shoppers embrace plant-based convenience food

06-Aug-2019 By Elaine Watson

The new wave of ‘fresh’ plant-based meats from brands such as Beyond Meat and Impossible Foods might be grabbing all the headlines, but there is still a “massive opportunity” in the freezer aisle for quick and convenient plant-based products from pizza...

‘Giving consumers the power of choice’: Marfrig and ADM partner for plant-based burger

06-Aug-2019 By Niamh Michail

Brazilian meat giant Marfrig and US ingredient supplier ADM are partnering to bring plant-based products to Brazil, starting with a vegetarian burger.

Tyson Foods' Raised & Rooted nuggets ‘made with plants’ are rolling out to 4,000 stores by the end of September

06-Aug-2019 By Elaine Watson

Pea-protein fueled nuggets under the new Raised & Rooted brand will roll out to 4,000 stores by the end of September, with blended burgers combining pea protein isolate and Angus beef to follow, Tyson Foods CEO and president Noel White told analysts...

Edible insect pioneer Chapul exits bar category (for now), turns attention to new project raising bugs for aquaculture, poultry feed

06-Aug-2019 By Elaine Watson

Edible insect pioneer Chapul – which introduced many Americans to the concept of eating bugs by milling them into powder and adding them to protein bars – has pulled out of the bar category for the time being after its co-packer went out of business,...

60-second interview: NSF International updates Non-GMO certification program

05-Aug-2019 By Elaine Watson

NSF International has just updated its Non-GMO certification scheme and logo. FoodNavigator-USA (FNU) caught up with Sarah Krol (SK), global managing director of food safety product certification to find out what this means... and whether firms are ready...

What are the purchase drivers for plant-based foods and beverages? And what’s the real size of the plant-based meat prize?

02-Aug-2019 By Elaine Watson

New consumer research from Health Focus International shows that perceived health benefits and taste preferences are more significant purchase drivers for plant-based foods and beverages than sustainability or animal welfare concerns, echoing recent research...

PowerPlant Ventures partner: ‘The plant-based milk market didn’t take off until they solved the taste issue; the same applies to plant-based meat’

02-Aug-2019 By Elaine Watson

Insect protein remains frustratingly niche, and cell-cultured meat – while groundbreaking - could be a tough sell. But plant-based meat is something mainstream consumers can understand and embrace, provided products truly deliver on taste and price, argues...

Soup-To-Nuts Podcast: What should the 2020 dietary guidelines for children under 2 years include?

02-Aug-2019 By Elizabeth Crawford

The US Dietary Guidelines, which are updated every five years, were created more than 40 years ago as a way to help all Americans eat healthier based on current scientific data, but since its inception a large and vulnerable group has been left out –...

FOOD FOR KIDS: Study shows how affirming, nutrition-focused 'food talk' can get kids to eat healthier

31-Jul-2019 By Mary Ellen Shoup

How can you get kids to eat their veggies and whole grains without a battle? According to researchers, clearly communicating a food's nutrition benefits to children through affirming statements will help kids make healthy food decisions on their...

Sun Basket expands beyond dinner to better reach 'all people in the US interested in healthy eating', says CMO

29-Jul-2019 By Mary Ellen Shoup

Meal kit company Sun Basket has expanded its offerings from ready-to-make dinners to an online market of breakfast, lunch, and snack options created in collaboration with partner brands including bone broth and noodle company Nona Lim, fresh pasta brand...

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Plant-based burger orders up 10% at quick-service restaurants, says The NPD Group

26-Jul-2019 By Mary Ellen Shoup

Plant-based burger orders are on the rise at quick-service restaurants (QSR), up 10% (228 million orders) for the year ending in May 2019 compared to same period last year, reports The NPD Group.