Peanut Institute Encourages Consumers to Eat Peanuts and Support Farmers As peanut farmers across the country wrap up this year’s crop and begin planning for the year ahead, the Peanut Institute is encouraging consumers to add more peanuts to their diets. Following a strong production year, increased demand can help farmers make full use of the large peanut crop they …
Peanut Institute Highlights Peanut Value
Peanut Harvest Underway as The Peanut Institute Highlights Health Benefits Peanut farmers across the Southeast are breathing a sigh of relief after showers last weekend gave much-needed moisture to dry fields. With the rain finally softening the soil, farmers are now moving quickly to turn over and harvest their peanuts, especially in regions that had been hit hardest by drought …
Cargill Enters Plant-Based Protein Market
Cargill has signed a joint venture agreement with the largest North American producer of pea protein, stepping into the plant-based protein market. The agreement with Puris, is called a “game changer in terms of taste and vertical integration” in plant-based protein, according to Cargill officials. Meat industry publication Meatingplace reports Cargill’s financial backing and market reach will drive significant expansion …


