MEAT+POULTRY

Duravant acquires German equipment manufacturer

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 11:27:29 -0500

Henneken products include tumblers, injectors and mixers among other offerings.

NTF honors Brandenberger with lifetime achievement award

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 11:04:58 -0500

Joel Brandenberger served 33 years with NTF, including 17 as president and CEO of the association.

AG files false advertising lawsuit against JBS USA

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 10:59:54 -0500

The lawsuit alleges the meat processor campaigned with misleading net zero GHG goal claims.

FDA decision to support development of novel feed ingredients

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 10:24:38 -0500

NGFA also wants legislative language for new additives category.

Ingredient bans to complicate interstate trade

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 10:13:20 -0500

The bills take aim at ingredients like red No. 3, titanium dioxide and high fructose corn syrup.

APHIS adds funding to animal health surveillance

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 08:24:38 -0500

A cooperative agreement will be managed by the Michigan State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory.

Wayne-Sanderson builds new feed mill

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 08:18:25 -0500

The plant will produce up to 8,500 tons of feed weekly.

FSIS announces extension for time-limited trial for swine study

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 08:09:46 -0500

The agency previously granted an extension in November 2023.

Public health alert issued for chicken parm meal

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 07:58:54 -0500

FSIS said a known allergen was not declared on the product label.

Beyond Meat details big losses for fiscal 2023

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 11:47:00 -0500

The company is discontinuing its jerky line.

Perdue Farms hires chief commercial officer

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 11:38:54 -0500

Todd Tillemans previously worked at Unilever, Hershey and General Mills.

Gulfood 2024 navigates supply issues, divided economies

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 11:27:41 -0500

USMEF took the opportunity to showcase different cuts of meat at the trade show.

Global beef demand to remain steady at best

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 11:10:57 -0500

Rabobank predicts production to rise in Australia and Brazil and decline in the United States and Europe.

Missouri Prime Beef Packers closing plant

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 08:27:50 -0500

The company submitted a WARN notice to the state of Missouri.

Standard Meat appoints new leadership

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 08:15:43 -0500

Trever Schatschneider was named director of information technology.

Bacon trends continue to evolve

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 11:52:48 -0500

Producers are growing the category and trying out new flavors.

KFC debuts fried chicken pizza in the US

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 11:33:42 -0500

The Chizza will be available nationwide for a limited time.

Senators file resolution over Paraguay imports

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 10:55:21 -0500

The CRA was first proposed back in December.

USMEF sees growth opportunity in Angola market

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 10:15:55 -0500

The market is well positioned for both premium and underutilized cuts of beef.

Line speed lawsuit against USDA dismissed

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 10:13:26 -0500

The judge offered plaintiffs leave to amend up to 21 days.

NASS provides recent poultry, livestock production numbers

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 09:18:41 -0500

The agency explained where beef, pork and poultry stood early in the year.

FTC files suit against Kroger, Albertsons proposed merger

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 08:37:38 -0500

Kroger disputes a claim the deal will bring higher prices and lower worker wages.

Butterball contractor dies in accident at North Carolina plant

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 08:13:49 -0500

The company said there is an ongoing investigation.

NTF elects 2024 leadership

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 08:06:07 -0500

John Zimmerman was named the next chairman of the association.

Pilgrim’s reports 2023 results, Q4 earnings

Mon, 26 Feb 2024 12:00:45 -0500

The company also revealed information on its US, European and Mexican businesses.

Beyond Meat launches next iteration of plant-based product

Mon, 26 Feb 2024 11:58:51 -0500

Beyond IV products feature 60% less saturated fat and 20% less sodium than previous versions.

New wildlife habitat conservation bill introduced

Mon, 26 Feb 2024 11:47:55 -0500

NCBA voiced its support for the legislation.

Smithfield’s North Carolina prepared foods plant in the spotlight

Mon, 26 Feb 2024 06:32:27 -0500

The facility focuses on meeting consumer demand for convenience.

Meati Foods promotes CFO

Sun, 25 Feb 2024 21:27:09 -0500

Phil Graves will succeed Tyler Huggins in the CEO role.

R-CALF seeks exemption to emissions reporting by family farms

Sun, 25 Feb 2024 21:12:46 -0500

The group also urged the EPA to amend its definition of what constitutes a grazing operation.