Vow Unveils World’s First Cultured Quail ‘Foie Gras’

November 20, 2024 Vow

Forged Gras pays homage to this delicacy, but it’s not foie gras as we traditionally know it—it’s the first “fatty liver” experience to be sourced from a tiny Japanese quail and crafted without any animal intervention, setting a bold new direction for the future of food.

Boar’s Head Consumers to Settle Lawsuits Following Listeria Recalls

November 20, 2024 Diana Novak Jones, Reuters

Consumers who sued Boar’s Head after it recalled millions of pounds of deli meats over concerns of listeria contamination have agreed to settle their claims, their attorneys told a New York federal judge.

McDonald’s USA, Syngenta and Lopez Foods Collaborate to Help Produce Beef More Sustainably in the US

November 19, 2024 Syngenta

McDonald’s, Lopez Foods, and Syngenta North America announced a collaboration that aims to increase feed efficiency and help reduce the amount of greenhouse gas emissions released per pound of meat produced, as part of efforts to improve the sustainability of beef production.

Grateful Grazing: A Journey Through California’s Harvest Brings Together School Nutrition and Agriculture Leaders

The event took place at Sacramento’s celebrated Mulvaney’s B&L, where attendees enjoyed a thoughtfully curated dining experience featuring a seasonal menu crafted from locally sourced ingredients with an emphasis on California Grown fruits, vegetables, and tree nuts. Designed to encourage engagement, the evening featured collaborative discussions led from key leaders, including Karen Ross California Secretary of Agriculture and Kim Frinzell, Director of the Nutrition Services Division at the California Department of Education.

Steakholder Foods Signs Six Commercial LOIs with International Players; Receives Prestigious Industry Awards

November 18, 2024 Steakholder Foods

The six LOIs span various international markets and showcase Steakholder Foods’ increasing footprint in the alternative protein sector. Each agreement involves the anticipated sale of the company’s advanced 3D printing systems and/or proprietary premix blends, a combination that enables partners to produce high-quality, scalable plant-based foods.