Mondelēz leans on startups to help fuel ambitious growth plans

The Oreo manufacturer said SnackFutures, its venture capital arm, plans to at least double the number of companies in its portfolio by 2030.

By Christopher Doering • Aug. 29, 2023

EPA denies petitions for stronger CAFO regulations

An advisory committee will instead study the extent of pollution on so-called "factory farms" and make recommendations to the agency.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 28, 2023

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Declining farm income and other production challenges have pushed farmers to rethink their operations and adopt new technology in a bid to diversify potential revenue streams. 

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Environmental groups petition SEC to halt JBS’ US listing

Activists say the Brazil-based meat giant's alleged failure to adhere to its climate pledges is a risk for investors. 

By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 25, 2023

Could food freshness sensors be the end of ‘best by’ dates?

Expiration and date labels on packaging can cause confusion and food waste. Companies and researchers around the world are testing inks, pH sensors, hydrogels and other approaches to change that.

By Danielle Beurteaux • Aug. 23, 2023

Class action suit alleges Wisconsin farms contaminated by PFAs from paper mill

3M is accused of supplying Ahlstrom with "forever chemicals," which the mill allegedly dumped on agricultural land. 

By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 22, 2023

Deere leans further into technology as smart tractors boost revenue

The manufacturer is accelerating investment in research and development to capitalize on higher demand for automation products.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 21, 2023

Consumers embrace tech preventing male chick culling. But will the egg industry bite?

While consumers indicate they’re willing to pay more for eggs produced using in-ovo sexing, the cost of the technology remains a hurdle for the industry.

By Chris Casey • Aug. 21, 2023

Chevron to fund soil carbon project in Australia

The oil and gas company is exploring carbon credit opportunities down under with regenerative agriculture project developer Carbon Sync.

By Nathan Owens • Aug. 18, 2023

Creator of Burger King’s Impossible Whopper takes on plant-based chicken industry

Michael Salem is honing in on taste in his new venture with Recreate Foods — a factor he says a lot of big companies seem to forget about.

By Elizabeth Flood • Aug. 18, 2023

John Deere to build North Carolina battery factory

The facility will manufacture Kreisel Electric products, part of the equipment maker's plan to expand its electric offerings.

By Kate Magill • Aug. 17, 2023

JBS reports $53.2M net loss as chicken glut eases and beef supply tightens

Despite unfavorable protein conditions, the meat giant expects commodity and input prices to improve in coming months for the pork and poultry sectors.

By Nathan Owens • Aug. 17, 2023

Mosaic delves deeper into alternative fertilizers

The company said it is developing a pipeline of agricultural biological products as farmers look for cheaper and more sustainable ways to boost yields.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 16, 2023

Upside Foods COO talks next challenges for the cultivated meat industry

In the wake of major breakthroughs in the industry, the company has named a new chief scientific officer and tapped a former Twitter executive as its chief legal officer.

By Elizabeth Flood • Aug. 16, 2023

Smithfield to close 35 hog farms in Missouri

Meat producers are taking cost-cutting measures as they grapple with unfavorable market conditions.

By Nathan Owens • Aug. 11, 2023

Cultivated meat company Meatable raises $35M as it plans US expansion

The Netherlands-based company is set to make its alternative pork products available in select retailers and restaurants in 2024, starting in Singapore.

By Elizabeth Flood • Aug. 11, 2023

Pink pineapples boost Fresh Del Monte earnings

Demand is outpacing supply for the produce giant's innovative Pinkglow fruit, which took 16 years of bioengineering to create.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 10, 2023

Troubled Beyond Meat reduces 2023 outlook as revenues plummet by almost a third

The plant-based meat company reported disappointing second quarter results as the brand struggles to educate consumers on the benefits of its products.

By Elizabeth Flood • Aug. 10, 2023

Former Borden CEO named to Mission Produce’s board

Tony Sarsam, who now heads the grocery distributor and retailer SpartanNash, is joining the avocado producer and distributor as a director as the company looks to end a string of losses.

By Sam Silverstein • Aug. 9, 2023

A passion for animal welfare drove Better Meat’s founder to create a fungi-based protein

CEO Paul Shapiro talks why he thinks technology is set to revolutionize the food industry, and the difficulties of securing venture capital as plant-based meat demand wobbles. 

By Elizabeth Flood • Aug. 8, 2023

Tyson Foods to close 4 more chicken plants as losses mount

The nation’s largest meat company is working to cut costs as it faces strong market headwinds.

By Nathan Owens • Aug. 7, 2023

Corteva sales hit by falling demand for pesticides, other crop protection products

Improving supply chains and higher operational costs have many farmers waiting until the last minute to make purchases.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 7, 2023

Pecans coming out of their shell as consumer look for healthier snacking options

Companies are launching more products featuring the nut, but persistently low crop prices could slow industry expansion.

By Alexandra Frost • Aug. 7, 2023

Cargill’s annual revenue hits record $177B

The global commodities trader reported its highest-ever results as peers Bunge and Archer-Daniels-Midland raise their earnings outlooks for the year.

By Nathan Owens • Aug. 4, 2023

Extreme heat waves leave farmers on edge

Producers take preventative measures to avoid crop and livestock losses as extreme temperatures continue across the U.S.

By Nathan Owens • Aug. 3, 2023

Bunge looks for smaller acquisitions after $8.2B Viterra buy

As the company works to build an agri-trading powerhouse second only to Cargill by revenue, it's seeking more bolt-on purchases.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 3, 2023