Industry News - AM
Hormel Foods to sell unit to PepsiCo
Hormel Foods announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its CytoSport...
Small chicken salad recall on listeria concerns
Lean Culinary Services, a Hollywood, Fla. establishment, is recalling approximately...
African Swine Fever spreads in Asia
African Swine Fever is spreading in Asia, with Vietnam now reporting its first cases...
Rastelli Foods to launch meatless burger in Middle East
Swedesboro, N.J.-based Rastelli Foods Group announced that it has agreed with British...
Industry News - PM
Olymel to shut Vanier plant in Québec City
Olymel L.P. announced it will cease operations at its Vanier plant in Québec...
Percentage of mislabeled sausages declines in Canada, study finds
Researchers at the University of Guelph have found the mislabeling rate of sausages...
Oklahoma sets new rules for chicken farm placements, expansions
The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture approved new rules covering the locations...
Denny’s joins movement to reduce antibiotics in chickens
Denny’s has adjusted its animal welfare policies to include a commitment to...
Tuesday, February 19, 2019
Nearly half of consumers read labels carefully: Pork Board
Novel antimicrobial packaging film offers strong light barrier: study
Essential oils enhance anti-listerial effect in red wine marinade for beef: research
Giving Back: NPB, Kroger, Perdue Farms, Smithfield Foods
Tyson expansion plans hit snag
Chinese firm recalls products on African Swine Fever contamination
OIE report outlines latest in global animal antibiotic use
Wal-Mart cites e-commerce growth in Q4 earnings surge
Monday, February 18, 2019
CDC reports more illnesses in raw turkey salmonella infection outbreak
Analysts see smoother sailing for Pilgrim’s Pride
Key animal ag areas facing depopulation
Probiotic may replace antibiotics in poultry: researchers
Despite the detractors, beef demand seen growing at brisk pace
East Coast poultry industry thrived in 2018: report
Farmer sentiment rises as USDA payments take hold: report
Group instructs how to market meatless products
Friday, February 15, 2019
Texas processor sold in deal between private equity firms
Buyers of N.H. processor-distributor to build new facility
Congress puts up roadblock to ERS, NIFA relocation
Wild Zora shifts from Whole Foods to Walmart
EPA publishes proposed rule redefining WOTUS
Court approves Kane sale, operations to resume Feb. 22
Grocery cost increases causing ‘perfect storm’: study
NSF unveils Global Animal Wellness Standards
Thursday, February 14, 2019
Foster Farms names new CEO
Pilgrim’s posts Q4 net loss, but sees chicken market recovery
Suit challenging Missouri definition of meat settled: report
Burger concept has big expansion plans
Pilgrim’s sees foodservice, product mix driving 2019 gains
Mountaire plant reports another wastewater spill
Arkansas beef producers worried about the future
News Briefs: NCBA, AAMP, Shake Shack chicken, Taco Bell, Chipotle, Boston Market brisket
Wednesday, February 13, 2019
US Foods sees continued 2019 growth as Q4 sales climb
Poultry giant names industry veteran as fresh business chief
USDA launches poultry biosecurity outreach program
NAMI issues leadership, safety, stewardship awards
Trade talks spark optimism in U.S., skepticism in China
BRF recalls chicken, most destined for export, due to salmonella risk
Meal kit maker adds “carb-conscious” line with higher protein
Maple Leaf Farms launches duck tenders for foodservice
Tuesday, February 12, 2019
Deli meat giant to cut nitrate, nitrite from several products
Processors encouraged to participate in WOTUS rule making
Processing deviation prompts small sausage recall
Alternative proteins, animal welfare concerns shift beef, pork preferences
FSIS updates inspectors on new campylobacter testing initiative
Applegate Farms introduces sausage line from regenerative farms
Small lamb, beef plant approved in New Jersey
USPoultry names award recipients
Monday, February 11, 2019
Processor announces $20 million plant expansion
Hain works to sell protein unit
Undeclared allergens prompt 100k-pound recall of chicken products
Frontier Meats to pay $8,400 federal fine
Kane Beef buyer to continue beef operations
Dietz & Watson executive and family member dies
Lactic acid spray improves pork safety: study
Coleman Natural gifts $800K to American Humane program
Friday, February 08, 2019
Trade barriers take growing toll on pork exports
BRF says asset sale program raised less than expected
Montana pitches COOL bill
Nonprofit allots $3 million for cell- and plant-based product research
Foster Farms expands in Livingston
Kane Beef sold at auction
Worker who suffered hand injury can sue Tyson: report
USDA lowers total meat, poultry production forecast
Thursday, February 07, 2019
Chicken price rebound is under way: DLR
Butterball goes after the school meal market
NCBA launches Fake Meat Facts campaign
Kane Beef auction continued
Tyson posts lower sales, earnings; maintains outlook
Activist group sues Pilgrim’s over ad claims
Kroger customizes Home Chef meal kits, expands distribution
FSIS eliminates hog inspection rule
Tyson buys BRF operations in Asia, Europe
