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.

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

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.

The subsidiary of Smithfield Foods Inc. has launched two new deli meat products.

The US Department of Agriculture determined that when cooking ground beef to the proper internal temperature, the H5N1 virus would be killed.

Consolidated net revenue for the quarter rose 8% to $18 billion compared to $16.7 billion the year before.

Ensuring food safety in fresh food retailing necessitates collaborative efforts and partnerships among stakeholders, including retailers, suppliers, regulators, and consumers.