A new IFIC survey finds nearly half of Americans quickly recognized the updated Dietary Guidelines and Food Pyramid, but many remain unclear on how to apply the advice. The findings highlight ongoing challenges — and opportunities — in communicating nutrition guidance, particularly around cost perceptions, protein priorities and emerging food trends.
From refrigerated meatballs to value-added meats, brands expand offerings for at-home meals
April 23, 2026
A wave of new protein products—from grass-fed meatballs to flavored SPAM and ready-to-cook chicken—highlights continued innovation in flavor and convenience. For product developers, the lineup reflects growing demand for quick-prep formats, global flavor influences and value-driven protein solutions.
From chef-inspired meal starters and sous vide short ribs to hot honey bacon and regenerative hot dogs, processors are blending indulgence with integrity. Across beef, pork and poultry, heat-and-eat formats and bold flavors are keeping the perimeter’s biggest department on the move.
Formerly known as Omeat, Evergreen Select is repositioning cultivated beef as a B2B infrastructure solution designed to stabilize the traditional meat supply. The rebrand and $6 million funding round highlight growing interest in practical, scalable approaches to integrating cultivated meat into existing systems.
Cuisine Solutions introduced Sear & Serve, a premium line of ready-to-heat sous vide proteins finished with a quick stovetop or grill sear for steakhouse-level results. Available online and in select Costco regions, the range features seven signature cuts crafted with precise time-and-temperature techniques for exceptional flavor and tenderness.
Born from chef-driven innovation and years of field testing, the Spare Burger delivers full beef flavor with a lighter environmental footprint. Early adopters say the upcycled blend is helping meet health, sustainability and operational goals—without compromise.
A fresh screwworm case just 70 miles from Texas has pushed the outbreak to its closest point to the US yet—putting cattle, trade and biosecurity on high alert. USDA is escalating its five-pronged response as livestock imports from Mexico remain halted and border surveillance intensifies.
The seven-year program will help McDonald’s suppliers and ranchers adopt regenerative grazing, conserve water and enhance soil health across 4 million acres in up to 38 states
McDonald’s USA is teaming up with suppliers like Cargill, Golden State Foods and OSI to invest in regenerative agriculture. The initiative aims to boost rancher resilience, protect natural resources and secure a stronger beef supply chain.
In this exclusive webinar, Chef Kang, Joey Jurgielewicz, and Chef Peter share some of the tricks of their trade for prepping and cooking pork, duck, and beef.
Kansas Protein Foods introduces Imagic® plant-based beef products
February 22, 2023
Kansas Protein Foods, LLC is a manufacturer of high-quality plant-based proteins for the food industry. Built on a legacy of more than 50 years of product innovation, we produce cost-effective, sustainable textured soy protein products—all made from U.S. soybeans.