Tyson Foods, Inc. announced that Dean Banks will succeed Noel White as chief executive officer, while maintaining the role of president, effective October 3, 2020.

With demand for seafood at an all-time high and supply in an increasingly vulnerable state, a group of food innovators and culinary leaders joined forces with tech experts to create BlueNalu Inc., the global leader in cell-based seafood, that produces seafood directly from fish cells. 

StarKist Co. announced its newest innovation, StarKist Creations Microwavables, a  microwave-safe pouch featuring seasoned, wild caught tuna with vegetables and hearty grains like quinoa, barley, and brown rice.

Prepared Foods showcases new meat, poultry & seafood products hitting restaurant and foodservice channels in July 2020.

Brakebush introduced two new items to add to its extensive no antibiotics ever (NAE) chicken portfolio: an NAE Panko Coated Portioned Tender and a Homestyle Pepper Boneless Wing. Both new items are fully cooked, and can be prepared baked or fried.

According to the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization, livestock is responsible for approximately 14.5% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Cows release methane, a greenhouse gas that traps the sun's heat and warms the planet, as a by-product of their digestion.

The “plant-based revolution” is the term Innova Market Insights uses for the continuing worldwide boom in plant-based food and beverages. In the US and in Europe, for example, the demand for meat alternatives is rising rapidly. In addition to health and enjoyment, food shoppers say they also are considering safety, environment and animal welfare when buying foods. Experts even suggest that consumers are even rethinking their eating habits in light of the world’s COVID-19 pandemic. 

Chicken of the Sea®, a provider of healthy responsibly-sourced seafood, launched Wild Catch, the company's latest innovative product line, which features premium, wild-caught and hand-selected cuts of fish packed with just water and sea salt.

Three flavors are being introduced in the launch: Chicken Bacon & Sharp Cheddar, Roasted Portabella & Swiss, and Granny Smith Apple & Gouda. All three varieties are gluten free.

Protein is a crucial part of a healthy diet. As the world’s population heads towards 10 billion by 2050, more protein will be needed that is produced within planetary boundaries. To help meet the growing demand for proteins, DSM and Avril have established a partnership (75/25) and formed Olatein.