Beyond Meat’s Latest Plant-Based Burger is Meatier, Juicier and a Big Step Closer To Beef

In the battle to create the best plant-based burger, Beyond Meat just fired a shot. The company has reformulated its Beyond Burger, making it meatier and better looking, with “marbling” to emulate the fat in traditional burgers. The new formulation is rolling out to grocery stores this week.

Tyson on Alt-Meat: We’re Going in Big

“We’re going to go big [on alternative meat], using our size and market access. We’re going to be able to bring the best of health and taste together just by virtue of our scale,” Justin Whitmore, Tyson executive vice president of alternative proteins and chief sustainability officer, told Yahoo Finance in an interview.

Sanderson Farms, Inc. Comments on Legal Proceedings

June 26, 2019 Sanderson Farms

“The United States Department of Justice filed a motion on Friday, June 21, 2019, in In re Broiler Chicken Antitrust Litigation stating that it is conducting a criminal investigation regarding the broiler industry. The Company has not been subpoenaed in connection with the Department of Justice investigation. The Company continues to believe the civil plaintiffs’ claims as to Sanderson Farms are wholly without merit, and we are committed to defending the case vigorously.”

Placon Showcases Design Excellence with Three AmeriStar Award Winners

June 26, 2019 Placon

Placon was recently announced as an AmeriStar award winner for not one, not two, but three packaging designs that are recognized by the Institute of Packaging Professionals (IoPP). The AmeriStar awards are an annual award given to the best packaging design within the twenty-seven judging categories. The award winning Placon package designs were in the Household (PACLOCK Bi-Fold Clamshell), Medical Device (ORTHOFIX Medical Tray) and Saves Food – Foodservice (HomeFresh® Entrée) categories.

D&W Fine Pack LLC Announces Gary Rehwinkel as Chief Executive Officer

June 26, 2019 D&W Fine Pack

On June 24, D&W Fine Pack LLC announced the appointment of Gary Rehwinkel as new Chief Executive Officer, replacing Keith Maib, who served as the company’s interim Chief Executive for the past year.