Food News Now: As grocery prices rise, alt-meat takes a bigger bite of Big Meat’s burger and more

Myriad pandemic pressures upended the pricing formulas for both traditional meat and plant-based...

Subscribe Friday, June 11, 2021 Each Friday, Food News Now presents the most popular articles from the week. The Washington Post As grocery prices rise, alt-meat takes a bigger bite of Big Meat's burger Myriad pandemic pressures upended the pricing formulas for both traditional meat and plant-based proteins, making alt-meat a more competitive choice at the grocery store. AGFunder News Cargill CEO MacLennan says plant-based will 'cannibalize' its protein business He also said that the agribusiness giant doesn't expect China's domestic livestock feed industry to become self-sufficient anytime soon. Good Food Makers Barilla's Venture Group, BLU1877, kicks off fourth Good Food Makers global accelerator The fourth Good Food Makers global accelerator will focus on four specific challenges: circular economy; better food delivery; digital nutrition guides; and easy meal routines. FDA FDA amends standard of identity for yogurt The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is issuing a final rule to amend and modernize the standard of identity for yogurt by allowing for greater flexibilities and technological advances in yogurt. Businesswire Rosé Berries return to grocery stores this summer Driscoll's blush-colored strawberries and raspberries—bred for their unique color and aromatic flavor—feature peachy, bright flavor notes akin to consumers' favorite summer wine. Queensland Univ. of Technology Sugar overload may be a recipe for long term problems Children who consume too much sugar could be at greater risk of becoming obese, hyperactive, and cognitively impaired, as adults, according to the results of a new study of mice. Sponsored Content California Raisins are a better sweet Sweetened naturally by the sun, raisins contain no added sugar, artificial flavors or preservatives. California Raisins, Sweet by Nature. Get inspired! Download our Innovation Guide now. Sponsored Content Find that Healthy and Indulgent Sweet Spot Chocolate with Almonds hits that healthy and indulgent sweet spot consumers love. California Almonds. Own What's Next, Right Now. PR Web Flying Dog debuts new low calorie, low carb active ale Flying Dog Brewery is announcing the release of the brewery's low calorie, low carbohydrate hopped blonde ale, Zen Blaster Active Ale. The light-bodied brew will be available in stores by mid-June. Forbes How The Better Meat Co. is turning tiny organisms into plant-based meat The Better Meat Co.'s fermented plant-based ingredient called Rhiza is made by feeding potatoes and sorghum to a type of microflora, in a fermentation set-up that resembles a brewery operation. Institute of Food Technologists | 525 W. Van Buren St. | Suite 1000 | Chicago, IL 60607 | USA This newsletter made Smart by Subscribe | Report | Learn More | Unsubscribe | Contact