Eyeing alternatives – meat companies with stakes in meat-free and cell-based meat
We present a guide on how meat manufacturers are investing in plant-based and cell-based alternatives.
Big Meat muscles into alternatives
Looking for the right blend – Tyson targets flexitarianism
With growing consumer interest in cutting - or ending - meat consumption, the sector's majors are muscling in. We look at a flurry of NPD activity in the US, led by Tyson Foods.
Meat giant JBS moves into plant-based with Seara launch
JBS, the Brazil-based meat giant that is the world's largest processor of beef, has unveiled a plant-based version of a burger.
Meat processor ABP makes move into plant-based products
Ireland-based ABP Food Group is the latest meat processor to reveal plans to expand into the plant-based arena.
UK meat group Hilton invests in Dutch veggie firm Dalco Food
Hilton Food Group, the UK-based meat processor, has become the latest company in the sector to invest in a vegetarian business.
Tyson Foods stretches protein ideals with stake in Memphis Meats
Tyson Foods' venture capital fund is investing in US food tech start-up Memphis Meats, which produces cultured meat products directly from animal cells. While the US-based meat giant did not…
Maple Leaf snaps up Field Roast Grain Meat Co for US$120m
Canada's Maple Leaf Foods has entered an agreement to buy Field Roast Grain Meat Co for US$120m as part of a strategy to expand its product range in the US.…
Dutch group Izico buys UK vegetarian foods maker Goodlife
Dutch frozen snack company Izico Food Group has added to its business in the UK with the acquisition of vegetarian foods supplier Goodlife Foods. Located in Warrington in the north…
Maple Leaf acquires plant-based protein group Lightlife
Canada's Maple Leaf Foods has agreed to acquire US plant-based protein manufacturer Lightlife Foods from private-equity firm Brynwood Partners for US$140m. Announcing the deal, Maple Leaf claimed the acquisition establishes…
