The funds will be distributed to 81 projects led by 48 states, universities, industry organizations and veterinary diagnostic laboratories.

Starting on July 1, plant-based and lab-grown products sold in Iowa stores will need to have a label that clearly states words like “lab-grown,” “fake,” “meatless,” “imitation” or “vegan.”

Historically one of the most popular portions of the event is What’s In Store Live, which shines a spotlight on technology and innovation.

Many DoorDash users are creatures of habit, ordering food most often on Friday and Saturday evenings after a long work week. 

Anthony & Sons is expanding The Avocado Bread Co. to include bagels and ciabatta sandwich rolls. The products join the current lineup of sliced bread, dinner rolls and a take-and-bake baguette.

Products in the line include Burger Buddies beef patties, Meatball Buddies, Mini Corn Dogs and Top Dog hot dogs.

Par-baked – or bake at home – breads are increasingly popular at leading instore bakeries including Publix Super Markets.

Consumer perception of case-ready meat is changing, with 87% of consumers saying case-ready is as good or better than meat cut and packaged in the store.

Walmart executives expect more of the same in the second quarter after the introduction of Bettergoods, a line of about 300 private label products.

Plant-based protein specialist Before the Butcher is expanding production of its plant-based pepperoni and Italian sausage ground, thanks to two new partnerships.