Meat, fish and savory ingredients

WATCH: Edible insect cos that survived 'ruthless winnowing' process, have made 'significant progress,' says Aspire Food Group

17-Jun-2019 By Elaine Watson

Despite the ubiquity of bug consumption in some parts of the world, the tools and techniques to raise and process insects as human food on an industrial scale are still evolving, and there are still no globally agreed standards about how to do it in the...

Vital Proteins shares strategies for building consumer relationships with DTC before going to retail

17-Jun-2019 By Elizabeth Crawford

By building a strong direct-to-consumer market before launching into retail, Vital Proteins was able to connect with fans, discover how they use its collagen-based products and expand its portfolio with demand-based options so that when it entered brick-and-mortar...

Tyson unveils blended burgers, plant-based nuggets: ‘Alternative protein could someday be a billion-dollar business for our company’

13-Jun-2019 By Elaine Watson

Alternative protein could “someday be a billion dollar business for our company,” predicted Tyson Foods CEO Noel White as the company unveiled the first plant-based and blended products under its new Raised & Rooted brand, and a new line of blended...

Chicken + plants = Chicken Plus… Perdue taps into plant-based trend with blended nuggets, tenders, patties

12-Jun-2019 By Elaine Watson

Poultry giant Perdue is dipping its toes into the plant-based trend with a new line of dinosaur-shaped nuggets, rice tenders and panko patties blended with cauliflower, chickpeas and plant proteins hitting the market in September.

Investing in the Future of Food: FoodShot Global invests in ‘Soil 3.0’ to help feed a growing population

12-Jun-2019 By Elizabeth Crawford

Entrepreneurs making “truly transformative” change that goes beyond incremental advancements often need more time to deliver investment returns than venture capital and private equity can afford, which is why FoodShot Global created a “collaborative capital...

Trendspotting at IFT 2019 part 1: From novel fat- and egg-replacers to CBD and plant-based innovation

06-Jun-2019 By Elaine Watson

Plant-based meat, dairy and egg alternatives got top billing at the IFT annual meeting and expo in New Orleans this year, while hemp-derived CBD also made its debut, regulatory uncertainty notwithstanding... Check out part 1 of our gallery of highlights...

Soup-to-Nuts Podcast: As organic sales continue to climb stakeholders look for long-term success

31-May-2019 By Elizabeth Crawford

Members of the Organic Trade Association converged in Washington, DC, last week to celebrate the segment’s continuous improvement, and to brainstorm with each other and legislators potential solutions to ongoing challenges facing the industry.

Plant-based start-up Before the Butcher gears up for retail launch in the meat case with Uncut brand

31-May-2019 By Elaine Watson

California based start-up Before the Butcher – which launched its plant-based burgers, grounds and chunks in the foodservice sector last year - is looking to make a big splash in retail in 2019 as it gears up to launch in three of the nation’s biggest...

Plant-based and cell-cultured 'meat' labeling under attack in 25 states

29-May-2019 By Elaine Watson

Bills to prevent plant-based and/or cell-cultured products from being labeled as ‘meat’ or ‘beef’ have been introduced in 25 US states, and have already passed in states including Mississippi, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, Montana, South Carolina, North...

Puris’ Texturized Pea Protein recreates ‘bouncy’ mouthfeel of animal-based meat in plant-based alternatives

28-May-2019 By Elizabeth Crawford

Ingredient supplier Puris’ Texturized Pea Protein can help manufacturers meet the rising consumer demand for plant-based meat that rivals the mouthfeel and taste of animal-based options, but without compromising clean-label and non-GMO or organic standards.

IFT PREVIEW: Salt of the Earth showcases Mediterranean Umami's salt reduction applications

24-May-2019 By Mary Ellen Shoup

Israeli sea salt supplier, Salt of the Earth, will highlight how its clean-label Mediterranean Umami can be used to create a 'craveable' mac 'n' cheese using less salt and 10% less cheese at the upcoming IFT Expo in New Orleans this...

Tyson Foods leverages external partnerships to tackle ambitious sustainability, hunger relief goals

23-May-2019 By Elizabeth Crawford

As one of the largest food companies in the world, Tyson Foods recognizes that it must help create a stable and sustainable food system at a time when a growing population and climate change are straining already limited resources.

Study looks into whether picky eating habits follow a child into adolescence

22-May-2019 By Mary Ellen Shoup

Do picky eating habits when children are toddlers follow them into their teenage years? And should parents be concerned that their picky eaters aren't getting as many nutrients as their non-picky eater peers?

Investing in the Future of Food: Founding partner of VC Fifty Years shares 3 areas ripe for investment

22-May-2019 By Elizabeth Crawford

In the past decade, venture capitalists have emerged as a primary gatekeeper for innovation in the food and beverage industry as the amount of money they are pouring into startups in the space continues to rise exponentially, and so-called big-food continues...

Sun Basket seals $30m Series E investment ramping up automation, personalization, and healthy meal offerings

21-May-2019 By Mary Ellen Shoup

Meal kit service Sun Basket has closed $30m in a Series E investment led by PivotNorth Capital to accelerate its direct-to-consumer business offering AI-powered meal personalization and meal plans from breakfast to dinner.