Gelson’s Markets has expanded its use of Invafresh’s AI technology to include instore production and centralized kitchen operations.

The Grill Mates x Max The Meat Guy collaboration features spices designed to provide layered flavors for various grilled protein, vegetable and side dish applications.

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.

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.